Loma - IQ3 ST Metal Detector

Applications & Use Cases

• Detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food products such as ready meals, bakery items, and confectionery.
• Ensuring product safety and compliance with food standards for bulk goods like grains, powders, and snacks.
• Inspecting raw ingredients before processing to prevent machinery damage and maintain product integrity.
• Quality control for non-food items in industries requiring metal detection, such as pharmaceuticals or textiles.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 10 to 60 metres per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a standard industrial single-phase or three-phase supply, typically 230V or 400V, 50Hz.

Detection sensitivity

Sensitivity for ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants is typically high, often down to sub-millimetre levels, depending on aperture size and product effect.

Construction materials

Frames and contact parts are commonly constructed from stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316 grade) for hygiene and durability in food environments.

Reject system

This model features an alarm and stop-on-detect reject system; other common reject mechanisms include air blast, pushers, or diverters.

Footprint

The overall footprint for a metal detector with an integrated conveyor and mobile frame is typically around 1.5 to 2.5 metres in length and 0.8 to 1.2 metres in width.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of metal can this detector identify?

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

• Is this unit suitable for wet or washdown environments?

• Can the conveyor belt be easily replaced or changed?

• What maintenance is typically required for a metal detector like this?

• How does the 'stop-on-detect' reject system work?