Cintex Metal Detector

• Detecting metallic contaminants in packaged or unpackaged food products.
• Ensuring product safety and compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Quality control in plastics and recycling industries to protect machinery.
• Inspection of textiles and apparel for broken needles or other metal fragments.

Typical throughput

Varies significantly based on product size and line speed; units of this class can handle hundreds to thousands of items per minute.

Power supply

Commonly 230V, single-phase, 50Hz for auxiliary equipment, though some larger systems may require three-phase.

Detection sensitivity

Typically capable of detecting ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants down to sub-millimetre sizes, depending on product effect.

Aperture size

For large aperture models, widths commonly range from 400mm to 800mm and heights from 200mm to 400mm.

Conveyor belt material

Typically food-grade PU or PVC, suitable for various product types and cleaning regimes.

Reject mechanism

Commonly features an alarm and stop mechanism, or an automatic reject system such as a pusher or air blast for continuous operation.

Footprint

A unit with an 1800mm belt length will require approximately 2000mm to 2500mm in length, plus space for access and maintenance.

• What types of metal can this detector typically identify?

  Units of this type are generally designed to detect ferrous (iron), non-ferrous (e.g., aluminium, copper), and stainless steel contaminants.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or washdown environments?

• How often does a metal detector require calibration?

• Can this metal detector integrate with existing production lines?

• What is meant by 'product effect' in metal detection?

Metal detectors for food processing are regarded as reliable workhorses in quality control. Buyers typically prioritize sensitivity settings, ease of calibration, and conveyor belt compatibility when purchasing used units. The equipment is valued for consistent foreign object detection and straightforward maintenance. Common strengths include robust construction, proven dependability in production environments, and relatively simple operation. Buyers often seek units with documented service history and functional display panels.

General overview for this equipment type