Ishida & Bockels - Ishida Checkweigher & Bockels Metal Detector

Applications & Use Cases

• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards by detecting metallic contaminants in packaged goods.
• Verifying product weight to meet legal requirements and minimise giveaway in food production lines.
• Used in bakeries, confectioneries, ready meal production, and snack food manufacturing.
• Integration into automated packaging lines for final product inspection before dispatch.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 60 to 300 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 230V, single-phase, 50Hz electrical supply, though three-phase options may be available for higher power demands.

Footprint

The combined footprint for a checkweigher and metal detector without conveyors typically requires a linear space of approximately 1.5 to 2.5 metres, plus operational access.

Weighing accuracy

Ishida checkweighers are known for high accuracy, typically achieving +/- 0.5g to +/- 2g, depending on the weighing range and product characteristics.

Metal detection sensitivity

Bockels metal detectors commonly offer sensitivity levels capable of detecting ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants down to sub-millimetre sizes, depending on aperture and product effect.

Construction materials

Equipment for food processing is typically constructed from stainless steel (e.g., 304 or 316 grade) for hygiene and durability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products can this combined unit inspect?

  This type of equipment is suitable for inspecting a wide range of packaged food products, including dry goods, confectionery, baked goods, and some chilled products, provided they fit within the metal detector aperture.

• Are spare parts readily available for Ishida and Bockels equipment?

• What maintenance is typically required for these machines?

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

• What certifications should I expect for this type of equipment?