Fortress Technology - Metal Detector

• Detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food products.
• Ensuring product safety and compliance in confectionery and bakery lines.
• Inspecting raw ingredients before processing to prevent machinery damage.
• Quality control for dairy, meat, and poultry products.
• Identifying foreign objects in snack foods and ready meals.

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput rates commonly range from 10 to 60 metres per minute, depending on product size and sensitivity settings.

Power supply

Units of this type typically operate on a single-phase 230V AC supply, drawing low amperage.

Detection sensitivity

Commonly, these detectors can identify ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants down to sub-millimetre sizes, depending on the aperture and product effect.

Construction material

The frame and housing are typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability in food environments.

Environmental rating

Many industrial metal detectors are rated to IP65 or higher, indicating suitability for washdown environments.

Control interface

Typically features a user-friendly touchscreen interface for parameter adjustment and data logging.

• What types of metal can this detector identify?

  Metal detectors in this category are designed to identify ferrous (iron), non-ferrous (aluminium, copper), and stainless steel contaminants. The sensitivity for each type can vary.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or washdown environments?

• Can the sensitivity be adjusted for different products?

• What maintenance is typically required for a metal detector?

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

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