Minebea Intec - Parvis Retail Metal Detector (Refurbished) Right-to-Left (U2073)

• Ensuring product safety in bakery and cereal production by detecting metal contaminants.
• Maintaining quality control in confectionery manufacturing, safeguarding against foreign object ingress.
• Protecting consumers in dairy, fish, meat, and poultry processing by identifying metallic impurities.
• Verifying the integrity of fruit, vegetable, nut, grain, and snack food products.
• Used in dried fruit processing to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Typical throughput

For this class of retail-compliant metal detector, throughput typically aligns with standard retail packing line speeds, often processing hundreds to thousands of items per hour depending on product size and line integration.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a standard single-phase industrial power supply, typically 230V, 50Hz in the UK.

Search head aperture

This unit features a 350mm wide x 200mm high aperture, suitable for products up to approximately 140mm in height. Typical units in this category offer various aperture sizes to accommodate different product dimensions.

Conveyor belt width

A 300mm wide PU belt is fitted, which is a common width for retail-focused metal detectors handling individual or small multi-pack products.

System length

The overall system length is 1,230mm, which is a compact footprint for a metal detector with an integrated reject system.

Conveyor height

The conveyor height is 850mm, which is a standard working height for integration with many existing production lines.

Environmental rating

Washdown IP65 rating is commonly found on food processing equipment, indicating protection against dust and low-pressure water jets for effective cleaning.

Contaminant detection

Units of this specification are typically capable of detecting ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless-steel contaminants.

• What types of products can this metal detector handle?

  This unit is suitable for a wide range of packaged food products, including bakery items, confectionery, dairy, meat, fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, snack foods, and dried fruits, provided they fit within the search head aperture.

• What is a 'right-to-left' configuration?

• What does 'retail-compliant specification' mean?

• How does the pusher reject system work?

• What maintenance is typically required for a refurbished unit?

• Can this unit be integrated into an existing production line?

Metal detectors for food processing remain reliable workhorses in quality control operations. Buyers typically value their durability and consistent contamination detection capability. When purchasing used units, inspecting calibration history and sensitivity settings proves essential. Industry sentiment favours machines with straightforward maintenance records and minimal downtime. Common strengths include robust construction, straightforward operation, and cost-effectiveness compared to new equipment. Prospective buyers should verify functional testing documentation and assess integration compatibility with existing production lines.

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