Fortress - Easiweigh Metal Detector

Applications & Use Cases

• Detecting ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants in packaged food products.
• Ensuring product safety and compliance with food industry standards before distribution.
• Used in production lines for confectionery, baked goods, meats, and dairy products.
• Protecting downstream processing equipment from damage caused by metal foreign objects.

Typical Specifications

Typical aperture size

For this class of equipment, aperture widths commonly range from 200mm to 600mm, with heights from 100mm to 300mm, depending on product dimensions.

Power supply

Units of this type typically operate on a single-phase 230V AC supply, 50Hz.

Construction material

Commonly, the frame and housing are constructed from stainless steel, suitable for washdown environments in food processing.

Throughput

Throughput rates are highly variable but typically align with standard conveyor speeds, processing hundreds to thousands of items per minute depending on product size and line speed.

Detection sensitivity

Modern metal detectors typically offer high sensitivity, capable of detecting very small metal particles (e.g., 0.8mm ferrous, 1.5mm non-ferrous, 2.0mm stainless steel spheres) in optimal conditions.

Control interface

Units commonly feature a user-friendly touchscreen interface for parameter adjustment and data logging.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of metal can this detector identify?

  Metal detectors like the EW300 are designed to identify ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants. The sensitivity for each type can vary.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or washdown environments?

• What maintenance is typically required for a metal detector?

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

• What is the typical lifespan of a used metal detector?