Ceia - Ceia Bulk Metal Detector

Applications & Use Cases

• Detecting metallic contaminants in free-flowing bulk products such as grains, flours, sugars, and spices.
• Ensuring product safety and quality control in large-scale food processing operations.
• Protecting downstream processing equipment from damage caused by metal foreign bodies.
• Used prior to packaging lines to guarantee contaminant-free products.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can range from several tonnes per hour up to 50+ tonnes per hour, depending on product density and aperture size.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type, a 230V, single-phase, 50Hz supply is typical, though some larger systems may require three-phase.

Aperture size

Typically, aperture dimensions vary significantly to accommodate different product flow rates and pipe/chute sizes, often ranging from 100mm to over 300mm in diameter or width.

Construction material

Units are commonly constructed from stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316) for hygiene and durability in food environments.

Detection sensitivity

CEIA detectors are known for high sensitivity, typically detecting ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants down to sub-millimetre sizes, depending on the product effect.

Rejection system

Most bulk metal detectors are integrated with pneumatic flap or diverter valve rejection systems to remove contaminated product flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of metal can this detector identify?

  CEIA bulk metal detectors are designed to identify all types of magnetic and non-magnetic metals, including ferrous, non-ferrous, and difficult-to-detect stainless steel contaminants.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or dry products?

• How is the detected metal typically removed from the product stream?

• What maintenance is typically required for a bulk metal detector?

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