Fortress - Easiweigh Fortress Metal Detector

• Detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food products to ensure consumer safety and regulatory compliance.
• Inspecting bulk materials such as grains, powders, or aggregates for tramp metal before further processing.
• Quality control in pharmaceutical production lines to identify metallic foreign objects in tablets or capsules.
• Protecting downstream machinery from damage by detecting metal fragments in product streams.
• Identifying metal inclusions in non-food items like textiles, plastics, or timber.

Typical aperture size

Varies significantly; commonly found with aperture widths from 200mm to 600mm and heights from 100mm to 300mm for this class of equipment.

Power supply

Typically single-phase 230V, 50Hz, drawing low amperage.

Construction material

Generally stainless steel for product contact areas and frame, suitable for hygienic environments.

Detection sensitivity

For this type of unit, sensitivity is typically in the range of 0.8mm-2.0mm ferrous, 1.5mm-3.0mm non-ferrous, and 2.0mm-4.0mm stainless steel, depending on aperture size and product effect.

Throughput capacity

Highly dependent on conveyor speed and product size; units of this type commonly handle up to 30-60 metres per minute or hundreds of items per minute.

Rejection system

Often integrated with an automatic rejection system such as an air blast, push arm, or flap diverter, which would be specified by the seller.

• What types of metal can this detector identify?

  Easiweigh Fortress metal detectors are designed to detect ferrous (iron), non-ferrous (e.g., aluminium, copper), and stainless steel contaminants. The specific sensitivity for each type will depend on the unit's configuration and the product being inspected.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or washdown environments?

• What is 'product effect' and how does it impact detection?

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

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

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.

General overview for this equipment type