Batch Weighing System Results: Real-World Case Studies

Challenge

A mid-size EPDM compounding facility running 70+ batches per day was experiencing a 1.5% batch rejection rate due to manual weighing errors. Audit preparation required two full days per quarter, pulling operations staff off the floor.

Solution

Gomaplast GMI semi-automatic batch weighing system with 10-station carousel, RFID operator authentication, barcode ingredient verification, and automatic digital batch records exported to their ERP.

Results

Challenge

A medical-grade silicone manufacturer required complete, auditable batch records for every production run to satisfy their ISO 13485 quality system and customer audit requirements. Their existing paper-based process was generating incomplete records and requiring extensive manual reconciliation.

Solution

Gomaplast GMI with PLC recipe management, RFID-enforced ingredient verification, automatic weight capture, and digital batch record generation integrated with their quality management system.

Results

Challenge

A specialty chemical blender was facing growing order volume that their manual weighing process could not support without adding operators. Labor market conditions made hiring difficult and expensive.

Solution

Gomaplast GMI custom batch weighing system configured for their specific ingredient range and bin layout, with ERP integration to automatically receive production orders and return completed batch data.

Results