Goring Kerr Tekamet

• Ensuring product safety and integrity in food processing lines by detecting metallic contaminants.
• Quality control in pharmaceutical manufacturing to prevent metal foreign objects from reaching consumers.
• Protecting downstream machinery from damage by identifying metal fragments in bulk materials.
• Inspection of packaged goods in various industries, including textiles and plastics, for metal inclusions.

Detection Capability

Typically capable of detecting ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants.

Throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can vary significantly based on aperture size and product speed, commonly handling several hundred items per minute.

Power Supply

Units of this type commonly operate on standard industrial single-phase or three-phase power, typically 230V or 400V.

Aperture Size

Commonly available in various aperture sizes to accommodate different product dimensions and types.

Reject System

This unit includes an air reject system, which typically requires an external compressed air supply.

Construction Material

Typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability in food and pharmaceutical environments.

• What types of metal can this detector identify?

  The Goring Kerr Tektamet II is designed to detect ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants, which covers the most common metallic foreign objects in industrial applications.

• What is an air reject system and what does it require?

• How often should metal detectors be serviced and calibrated?

• Can this unit be integrated into an existing production line?

• What are the typical power requirements for a metal detector of this size?

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