Loma IQ3+ Metal Detector

• Detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food products.
• Ensuring product safety and compliance in confectionery and snack production.
• Quality control in bakeries for bread, pastries, and biscuits.
• Inspection of raw ingredients before processing to prevent machinery damage.
• Checking frozen foods for metal fragments.

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can vary significantly based on product size and belt speed, typically handling hundreds to thousands of items per minute.

Power supply

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

Construction material

Units of this type, especially for food processing, are typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Detection sensitivity

Modern metal detectors offer high sensitivity, capable of detecting ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants, though exact sensitivity depends on aperture size and product effect.

Belt dimensions

Belt dimensions vary widely; for this unit, the seller states 1100mm x 300mm.

Aperture size

The aperture size dictates the maximum product dimensions that can pass through; for this unit, the seller states 500mm x 90mm.

Compliance

Units are typically designed to meet international food safety standards such as HACCP, BRC, and IFS.

• What types of metal can this detector identify?

  Loma IQ3+ detectors are designed to identify ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants. The specific detection level depends on the product and aperture size.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or washdown environments?

• Can the belt speed be adjusted?

• What kind of product rejection system does it have?

• What maintenance is typically required for a metal detector?

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