Doran Scales, Inc.

St. Charles, IL
United States
http://www.doranscales.com

Booth: 3365

Innovation at every level

Doran weighing systems and software for the baking industry are the result of almost five decades of design experience in industrial weighing systems — and our processes have produced innovation at every level. We engineer and manufacture Doran products to meet our quality and performance standards — with heavy-duty components, and exceptional build quality — for reliability and low ownership costs.

Increase Efficiency
Minimize Downtimes
Maximize Accountability
Create Connectivity
Reduce Costs
Drive Productivity

Baking specialists for more than 45 years

For large-scale and artisan bakeries looking for high-performance turnkey weighing and connectivity solutions, Doran offers configurations, options and accessories to drive consistency — for precision measurements of 0.1 g to 100,000 lb.

Across the entire product line, Doran delivers excellent value — with fast ROI through higher productivity, increased accountability and lower ownership costs.

Complete connectivity solutions. Equipment + Software.

SCALES, CHECKWEIGHERS + SOFTWARE

We have system configurations, options and accessories to meet a wide range of production requirements,

BETTER SOLUTIONS

Doran systems running Doran ionSuite software. Fully integrated technology for complete weighing solutions. Attain connectivity to laptops, Doran scale or mobile.

FASTER WORKFLOWS

Real-time data to any browser. Process control — from formulation through packaging and traceability.

COMPLETE CONTROL

Cloud-based archive or store on-site. Access detailed management reports and optimize production

Stop by Booth 3365

Meet the Doran leadership team. Get a hands-on demonstration of equipment and software.. So we invite production managers, product managers, and company executives to stop by and let’s talking about what you need, how to maximize productively, use data or scale up operations.

Talk to a Doran Consultant: 888.996.5455

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Videos

Press Releases

BEMA Board Spotlight with Doran CEO Mark Podl (Jun 28, 2022)

BEMA: What got you into the baking industry?

Mark: We have been involved in wholesale and retail baking since 1976. Our equipment was durable enough to survive baking environments for ten plus years and we offered lb, oz, lb-oz, kg and g units which was unique for that time. The relationships we built are what really cemented our position in the industry for bench top scales.

BEMA: Why do you love the business of baking?

Mark: The people are the best part. We always start new solutions by visiting our customers to work through any problems they may be experiencing as well as evaluate what their current needs are before we begin product creation.

BEMA: Who do you consider a mentor in the industry? Who has made an impact on your career?

Mark: We made the transition to U.S. manufacturing before the trade war, and we did so as part of a strategic plan to ensure quality, increase reaction time to large orders, and reduce inventory levels.

Also, because of manufacture in the U.S., our entire industrial line qualifies as a NAFTA product, which reduces costs for our dealers in Canada and Mexico.

BEMA: Doran products are designed, engineered and built in the USA. What does that mean for customers?

Mark: Rich Hoskins is one of those people that made you feel like instant friends. He introduced my father and I to BEMA and IBIE with his trademark welcoming smile. He helped us realize the value of serving the baking industry was more about building strong relationships rather than simply providing products. Whenever we were in the same room, he always made time to come over to say hello or make an introduction. Rich embodies what BEMA is all about – family, friendship and service to our industry.

BEMA: What goals do you have for your board membership tenure?

Mark: We are very fortunate to have had such great leadership in the past that allows the current team to build upon their vision and successes. As an organization, we have to continue to grow and adapt to meet the needs of our industry now and in the future. Personally, I feel a crucial area of focus during my tenure will be to continue enhancing our educational offerings to meet the needs of our baking partners and the industry as a whole.

BEMA: What trend are you most excited about in the baking industry right now?

Mark: Connectivity is the most transformative trend in baking. Every device in every plant will be connected to collect data, improve processes, and help to measure success. Yield calculations will be done on the fly and help plant managers experiment with process improvements with feedback down to the batch level. All of this information will be available on any device at any time and accessible to any authorized user who needs it. All of this data can be consolidated in one place for plant-level employees all the way up to the CEO. If any process breaks down, it will be identified instantly and direct plant staff to where they need to mobilize resources.

BEMA: What was your favorite baked good as a kid, and now?

Mark: SuzyQs for me – I really enjoyed scraping the left over SuzyQ from the wax cardboard leaving nothing to waste. Now my favorite is the wide variety of whole grain breads that are healthy and delicious.

TechTalk with Doran CEO, Mark Podl (Jun 28, 2022)

Joanie Spencer, Editor in Chief Tech at Commercial Baking, hosts this TechTalk with Doran CEO, Mark Podl. This engaging interview explores how Doran’s formula controls, bulk indicators and software suites can improve production accuracy and efficiency, and set a bakery up for success.

Link for the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayGfJekqPfU

Five benefits of using a Checkweigher Scale (Jun 28, 2022)

Checkweigher scales have been used by companies in a number of different industries, including industrial, chemical engineering and the food industry, and have been beneficial for those companies.

Here are five benefits of using a Checkweigh Scale.

1. Enhances Accuracy and Reduces Product Giveaway

The main benefit of using a Checkweigher scale is savings. The ability to produce a product at an accurate weight leads to bottom line savings because materials are not wasted and processes do not need to be repeated. In many cases these weighments are so critical, that they determine whether a plant is profitable or not. For example, a mushroom grower used a Doran Checkweigher scale to eliminate waste during packing. By reducing over packing, they were able to increase productivity by 5,000 lbs. a day and save $39,600 over the course of a year.

2. Ensure Product Quality

The weight of a product is one of the vital benchmarks that is measured during the quality control process, whether it is for a consumable good or an automotive part. Being able to make an accurate, fast measurement that is sent to a PC for statistical analysis is one of the key functions of quality control. A baker used a Doran Checkweigher scale while baking their English muffins. The company uses a machine to separate their dough into balls that are then baked into the muffins. If the dough balls are overweight, they will not cook all the way through and reduces profitability. If the dough balls are underweight, they will be overcooked. Using a Checkweigher scale helps the bakery to check the weight of the dough throughout the process and recognize any problems early.

3. Meet Regulatory Requirements

Using a Checkweigher scale helps to guarantee accuracy in weight. This is especially important for companies who sell products at a retail level where there is a product weight shown on the package. Each state in America has a different regulatory agency which is responsible for testing the weights of products. If products are over or underweight, the agency can enforce significant fines on the producer. Measuring throughout the manufacturing process is a great way to ensure that this doesn’t happen.

4. Provide Accurate Data to Better Manage a Process

A Checkweigher can be an important part of the quality control process. Weighing ingredients, following a formula, and weighing the finished product gives management the opportunity to check all aspects of the production process. They can identify which parts are running well and which need improvement. In the baking example from earlier, if the baker find inconsistencies in the size of the dough balls, it is an indication that the machine is not running correctly. This indication can help them better manage their production process and improve it.

5. Track Productivity

Some systems can also track an operator’s output. This provides management with information on who measured, how long it took, when they started, and when they finished measuring. The systems provide actionable data and information which allows businesses to improve productivity and their processes.

Products

Doran FC6300 Series Formula Control Scale

A durable, high-performance scale with best-in-class formula control software included. Real-time data provides real-time control — to lower ingredients costs, eliminate bad batches, add operator accountability and find efficiencies.
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Precision automation. Actionable information.

The Doran FC6300 system is a durable, high-performance scale with best-in-class formula control software included — delivering performance and value from day one with ROI in just a few months. Throughout the weighing process, the FC6300 provides real-time data for real-time control — to lower ingredients costs, eliminate bad batches, add operator accountability and find efficiencies. Scaled formulas are saved as a digital record, which is far more accurate than the typical handwritten records used on most plant floors. Search and analyze production data quickly, and retrieve all batch data of a specific lot ID.

Warranty:	Two Years
Power:	115 VAC, 50/60 Hz (230 VAC Optional)
Communications:	WiFi and Wired Ethernet
Display:	LCD - 7" TFT LCD, 800 x 480
Controls:	Clear, Enter, Start/Stop, Lot Id, Recall, Zero, Menu, F1, and Alphanumeric Keypad
Construction:	304 Stainless Steel
Dimensions:	Indicator: 8" H x 10" W x 3.75" D
Base Sizes:	8" x 8", 10" x 10", 12" x 12", 15" x 15", 18" x 18", 18" x 24", 24" x 24"
Weight capacity:	0.1g to 100,000 lb
Brackets:	U-bracket is standard
Columns:	20" Column Standard and 30" Columns Available

Doran ionSuite software

With innovative features and best-in-class performance, ionSuite™ can lower costs, achieve plant-wide efficiencies and accountability. Maintain total control throughout the production process to accurately project financial return on every batch.
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Specialized software. Scalable solutions.

With innovative features and best-in-class performance, Doran ionSuite™ is designed to lower costs, achieve plant-wide efficiencies and ensure employee accountability. Maintain total control at every step of the production process — from formulation through packaging and traceability — to accurately project financial return on every batch.

The complete ionSuite is web-based, mobile compatible and accessible from any browser — or install applications on-premise and maintain them on-site.

Precise formulation

Manage inventories and program formulas to achieve efficiencies and product consistency. Reduce operator error and eliminate bad batches.

Real-time data collection

Collect, archive and retrieve data-driven production reports to drive quality control, track operator performance, reduce downtime and maintain accountability.

Efficient production

Collect data at every point in the production process — to see the big-picture, assess operations and maintain pinpoint control over the plant floor.

FORMULA LOADER

For precise formulations, validation to meet government regulations and QC certifications, and ingredient traceability. Improve accountability when creating a product manually or with a batching, dosing, or process control system. Included with the FC6300 Formula Control Scale and BC6500 Bulk Control Indicator.

INVENTORY TRAXX

As batches are run on the scale, ingredient usage is tracked and inventory totals are updated, and ingredient Lot IDs are tracked in real-time. Avoid costly inventory control errors that affect budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation and strategies. Available for the FC6300 Formula Control Scale and BC6500 Bulk Control Indicator.

QC WEIGH

Configure static checkweighers to follow QC processes, collect data and provide reporting on product weights and accuracy. Use unique operator IDs, scheduled sample intervals with alarms, and data collection to confirm quality control tasks. Available for the 2200CW Checkweigher series.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULER

Removes production sheet and prompts operators through their shift. Supervisors can control the scales — changing tolerances, associating user IDs to scale IDs, assigning scales to groups or adding product IDs to scales. Available for the FC6300 Formula Control Scale and BC6500 Bulk Control Indicator.

PARK & RETRIEVE

Full operational control and tracking across all devices involved in the formation of minor, micro and bulk ingredients. Create a complete product record and maintain full traceability. Available for the FC6300 Formula Control Scale and BC6500 Bulk Control Indicator.

PERFORMANCE ID

Record all employee activity from a Doran 2200CW Checkweigher to provide real-time data on production performance by product, by operator and by line. Supervisors can manage employee productivity and control scales — changing tolerances, assigning scales to groups, or adding product ID’s.

CHECKWAY

Easy-to-use controls for managing Product IDs and User IDs from a desktop or portable device with wired ethernet or wireless Internet access. Manage one scale or control multiple lines — replacing manual entry to deliver saving time, improving quality control and delivering cost savings. Available for the 2200CW Checkweigher series.

Doran BC6500 Series Bulk Control Indicator

The BC6500 system provides process control — tying together all minor and bulk ingredients into a unified comprehensive batch report for traceability and control of your products. Maintain BRC, FDA, FSMA and many other quality standards.... More Info Less Info

Ingredient consistency. Data-driven accountability.

The Doran BC6500 system provides process control — tying together all minor and bulk ingredients into a unified comprehensive batch report for traceability and control of your products. This system has the features and functionality to drive productivity, improve accountability, reduce downtime, and maintain pinpoint control – so you can accurately project financial return on every batch. Throughout the process, the BC6500 provides real-time data for real-time control — to lower ingredients costs, reduce bad batches, improve operator accountability and find efficiencies. This innovative product exemplifies Doran’s focus on precision, productivity, and performance — and this highly flexible system can meeting the most demanding applications.

Warranty:	Two Years
Power:	115 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Communications:	USB and Wired Ethernet
Display:	LCD - 7" TFT LCD, 800 x 480
Controls:	Clear, Enter, Start/Stop, Lot Id, Recall, Zero, Menu, F1, and Alphanumeric Keypad
Construction:	304 Stainless Steel
Dimensions:	Indicator: 8" H x 10" W x 3.75" D
Base Sizes:	8" x 8", 10" x 10", 12" x 12", 15" x 15", 18" x 18", 18" x 24", 24" x 24"
Weight capacity:	1 to 100,000 lb
Columns:	20" Column Standard and 30" Columns Available

Options

Optional Power:	230 VAC
Optional Communication:	Wireless Ethernet
Options:	Formula Loader software Barcode scanners Label printers Onsite support, installation and training

Doran 2200CW Checkweigher

The 2200CW Series delivers advanced features to accurately hit product targets — improving quality control and achieving cost savings. Add Doran QC Weigh software, CheckWay software or Performance ID software for real-time data collection.
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Full-featured checkweigher. Technologically advanced.

The 2200CW SS Series is designed for speed, durability, and versatility — a smart choice for a range of weighing applications. Fast and accurate checkweighing to boost bottom line performance — by improving accuracy and decreasing shortages or giveaways. Add Doran QC Weigh software to automate and validate QC procedures, and improve production staff accountability. The system features a responsive keypad, rugged stainless steel construction, and IP69K classification for washdown protection — with components that are built in the USA. A large selection of Doran power options, scanners, and communications and networking equipment, and other accessories. Plus, add Doran QC Weigh, CheckWay and Performance ID software for real-time data collection and efficient production.

OPTIONAL DORAN SOFTWARE

QC Weigh

Performance ID

Control groups of scales to set the product to be checkweighed, collect data and provide reporting on product weights and accuracy, record operators and determine efficiency by line and operator.

CheckWay

Added software services

ERP, MRP integration. SQL standard. Doran can ensure that data is fully integrated with ERP, MRP and other enterprise software. All software utilizes SQL Express Database.