Cintex Sentry Ferrous-in-Foil Metal Detector

Applications & Use Cases

• Detecting ferrous metal contaminants within food products packaged in foil or metallised film.
• Ensuring product safety and compliance in confectionery, bakery, and snack food production.
• Quality control in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for foil-packaged goods.
• Protecting downstream processing machinery from damage caused by ferrous metal inclusions.

Typical Specifications

Detection Principle

Typically uses a balanced coil system specifically tuned for ferrous-in-foil applications.

Conveyor Width

Commonly ranges from 200mm to 400mm, depending on the product size it is designed to handle.

Throughput

Typically capable of handling line speeds compatible with standard packaging machinery, often up to 30-60 metres per minute.

Power Supply

Most units of this type operate on a standard single-phase industrial supply, typically 230V AC, 50Hz.

Construction Material

Often features stainless steel construction for hygiene and durability in food processing environments.

Reject System

Commonly integrated with an automatic reject mechanism, such as an air blast or pusher, for contaminated products.

Control Interface

Typically includes a user-friendly HMI or control panel for setting parameters and monitoring.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What makes a 'Ferrous-in-Foil' detector different?

  These detectors are specifically engineered to ignore the conductive properties of foil or metallised packaging while still effectively identifying ferrous metal contaminants within the product.

• Can this detector find non-ferrous metals?

• Is this unit suitable for wet products?

• What maintenance is typically required?

• Can this be integrated into an existing production line?