Fortress Phantom Metal Detector / Driver Southall DS300 Checkweigher Combi Unit

Applications & Use Cases

• Ensuring product safety and compliance in food processing lines by detecting metallic contaminants.
• Verifying product weight to meet legal metrology requirements and minimise giveaway in packaging operations.
• Integrating quality control checks into automated production lines for packaged goods.
• Suitable for use in industries such as bakery, confectionery, ready meals, and frozen foods.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Typically designed for medium to high-speed production lines, often handling up to 100-200 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Commonly requires a standard industrial single-phase or three-phase supply, typically 230V or 400V AC, 50Hz.

Product weight range

For this class of equipment, checkweighers typically handle products from a few grams up to several kilograms.

Metal detection sensitivity

Modern units commonly offer high sensitivity to ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants, with performance varying by aperture size and product effect.

Conveyor belt width

Typically ranges from 200mm to 400mm, suitable for a variety of packaged product sizes.

Rejection system

Commonly features air blast, pusher, or drop-down conveyor reject mechanisms for out-of-spec products.

Construction materials

Typically constructed from stainless steel (grade 304 or 316) for hygiene and durability in food environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a combi unit?

  A combi unit integrates two or more quality control functions, such as metal detection and checkweighing, into a single compact machine. This saves space and simplifies line integration.

• What kind of products can this unit inspect?

• Are these units easy to integrate into an existing production line?

• What maintenance is typically required for a unit like this?

• Can this unit handle different product types?