High-quality, accurate and reliable linear weighers
Overview
Since 1995, Cotswold Mechanical has been synonymous with the manufacture of high-quality, accurate, and reliable linear weighers.
Today, as part of GIC’s product portfolio, Cotswold linear weighers continue to be manufactured in the UK to exacting standards. Capable of weighing products from 1g to 50 kg, the Cotswold range spans entry-level machines for dry, free-flowing materials through to more advanced systems for handling the more challenging products.
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An unrivaled control system
With in-house software development, the GIC-enhanced Cotswold control system is sophisticated and intuitive, featuring several innovative features.
Including
- Fast Micro Processor Weighing Control System
- Bright 240 x 128 pixel backlit LCD display for ease of operation
- Configuration and Product Code data stored in non-volatile memory, ensuring no data loss during power failure or long periods of inactivity
- Self-explanatory operator control and set-up
- Three Levels of password protection to prevent unauthorised adjustments
- Intuitive step-by-step zero and calibration procedures
Your optional extras
Intro here to how the optional features works, benefits etc
- Printer communication (RS232)
- Upstream control system
- USB data collection system
Why choose Cotswold linear weighers
Cotswold linear weighers are available as standalone machines for basic hand-packing or can be supplied with a GIC vertical form fill and seal packaging machine.
Cotswold linear weighers can also be seamlessly integrated into other packing lines, such as dosing into tubs, buckets and pouches.
The weighers are fully compatible with many in-feed systems such as vacuum loaders, elevators and screw in-feeds.
By reducing product giveaway, our system helps you maintain accuracy, reduce waste, and get the most value from every product drop.
Quick parameter setup lets you configure your system in seconds, so you can start packing without delays.
With decades of application knowledge, GIC designs solutions tailored precisely to your product. From free-flowing materials to sticky or difficult products, we have the expertise to engineer the correct solution every time.
GIC’s Cotswold Linear Weigher Range
CMW 2000 Series
- Compact linear design built for small particle, low density products.
- Smooth, consistent flow from a single vibratory feeder into a large capacity weighpan.
- Accurate, reliable weighing supported by controlled product delivery.
- Optional belt feed system ensures dependable handling of sticky or hardtomove products.
- Weight Range25g to 2kgs
- SpeedUp to 15 weighments per minute
- OptionsOptional vibrating hopper
- SectorsSnack foods, pet foods, coffee beans, loose tea, pulses and granular products
CMW 3000 Series
- High precision linear weighing engineered for smaller target weights and demanding accuracy.
- Dualstage vibratory feeding delivers controlled, consistent product flow into the weighpan.
- Exceptional accuracy and repeatability even with fine or fast flowing products.
- Optimized product handling through a rear to front tray system that ensures smooth, reliable feeding.
- Weight Range25g to 2kg
- SpeedUp to 15 weighments per minute
- SectorsSnack foods, pet foods, coffee beans, loose tea, pulses and granular products
CMW 4000 Series
- Versatile linear design built to handle a wide range of products, especially higher density materials.
- Dual stage vibratory feeding delivers smooth, controlled product flow into the weighpan.
- Consistent accuracy and performance maintained across diverse product types and flow characteristics.
- Optional belt feed system ensures reliable handling of sticky or hard to move products.
- Weight Range25g to 2kg
- SpeedUp to 15 weighments per minute
- SectorsSnack foods, pet foods, confectionary, prepared vegetables, frozen foods, horticultural products and beverage products
CMWC 4000 Combination Counter/Weigher
- Twin optical counting sensor system delivering precise, reliable product detection
- Integrated optical counting and weighing for precise batch accuracy
- Counting function can be disabled to operate as a dedicated high‑accuracy weigher
- Flexible configuration designed to handle a wider range of product types and sizes
- Counting Weight1 to 50 optically
- Count by Weight Facility Counting Range 10 to 500
- Weight Range25g to 2kg
- SpeedUp to 20 counts/weighments per minute
- SectorsAll sectors applicable to the CWM4000 series where larger items require counting and check weighing.,such as sausage rolls, samosas or pork pies
CMW 5000 Series
- Versatile linear weigher built for a wide range of products, especially higher density materials and larger target weights.
- Dual stage vibratory feeding provides smooth, controlled product flow into the weighpan for accurate measurement.
- Reliable accuracy and performance maintained across diverse product types and flow characteristics.
- Optional belt feed system ensures dependable handling of sticky or hardtomove products.
- Weight Range250g to 5kg
- SpeedUp to 15 weighments per minute
- SectorsSnack foods, pet foods, confectionary, prepared vegetables, frozen foods, horticultural products and beverage products
CMW 6000 Series
- Highly versatile linear system built for a broad range of products, especially higher density materials and heavier target weights.
- Robust, production ready construction designed to perform reliably in demanding environments.
- Dual stage vibratory feeding delivers smooth, controlled product flow into the weighpan for consistent accuracy.
- Optional belt feed system ensures dependable handling of sticky or hard to move products across diverse applications.
- Weight Range5kg to 50kg
- SpeedUp to 15 weighments per minute
- SectorsSnack foods, pet foods, confectionary, prepared vegetables, frozen foods, horticultural products and aggregate products
CMW 8000 Series
- Versatile linear weigher designed for a wide range of products, especially higher density materials and larger target weights.
- Durable, high capacity construction built for demanding, high through put production environments.
- Dual lane vibratory feeding provides both bulk and fine feed control for fast, precise product delivery.
- High speed, high accuracy performance achieved through a side by side feeder design that ensures efficient flow into the weighpan.
- Weight Range1kg to 50kg
- SpeedUp to 12 weighments per minute, with optional in-feed level control
- SectorsSnack foods, pet foods, confectionary, prepared vegetables, frozen foods, horticultural products and aggregate products
Here at GIC we’ll ensure a hassle-free ownership
We back up our engineering excellence with operator training and comprehensive service and offers maintenance plans to ensure hassle-free ownership.
GIC has been designing, installing, and servicing vertical form fill and seal packaging machines for four decades.
Get your FREE Site Appraisal from one of our team today
Irrespective of whether or not you currently rely on GIC vertical form fill and seal packaging machinery to keep your production line flowing efficiently, we offer free site appraisals.
Our experienced engineers will visit your facility and provide an accurate overview of the current condition of your packaging machinery, service and maintenance requirements, available software and hardware upgrades and opportunities to improve operating efficiency.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements via email or call us on +44 (0)1427 611885