Minebea Intec - Fortis Retail Metal Detector (NEW) Right-to-Left (U2152)

• Ensuring food product safety by detecting metallic contaminants in packaged goods.
• Complying with retail and industry standards for food quality control.
• Protecting downstream processing equipment from damage caused by metal foreign bodies.
• Used across various food sectors including bakery, confectionery, dairy, and meat processing.

Typical throughput

Typically designed for continuous flow lines, processing hundreds to thousands of items per hour depending on product size and line speed.

Search head aperture

For this class of equipment, common aperture sizes range from 250mm to 400mm width and 100mm to 200mm height, accommodating various product dimensions.

Detection capabilities

Units of this type commonly detect ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless-steel contaminants.

Reject mechanism

Pusher reject systems are commonly found on units of this type, suitable for diverting contaminated products into a secure bin.

Power supply

Typically operates on standard single-phase industrial power, commonly 230V, 50Hz.

Footprint

System lengths for retail-compliant metal detectors are typically between 1.5m and 2.0m, with conveyor heights around 800mm to 900mm.

Belt type

Modular belts are commonly used for durability and ease of cleaning in food processing environments.

• What types of products can this metal detector inspect?

  This class of metal detector is suitable for inspecting a wide range of packaged food products, including bakery items, confectionery, dairy products, meat, fish, and snack foods.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or washdown environments?

• How does the automatic learn function work?

• What is multi-frequency technology?

• What certifications are typically relevant for this equipment?

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