Loma - IQ4 Metal Detector

• Detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food products to ensure product safety.
• Inspecting bulk dry goods such as grains, cereals, or snacks for foreign metal objects.
• Quality control for meat, poultry, and fish products prior to further processing or packaging.
• Checking bakery and confectionery items for metal fragments introduced during production.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulations by identifying metal impurities.

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 20 to over 100 products per minute, depending on product size and belt speed.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a single-phase 230V AC supply, with some models potentially needing a three-phase connection.

Common aperture sizes

Aperture dimensions typically vary, but widths from 200mm to 400mm and heights from 100mm to 250mm are commonly found on units of this type.

Conveyor belt material

Conveyor belts are typically made from food-grade materials such as PU or PVC, designed for hygiene and durability.

Detection sensitivity

Detection sensitivity for this class of equipment typically allows for the identification of ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants, with specific levels varying by model and product.

Reject mechanism

Common reject mechanisms include stop-on-detect, air blast, pushers, or retracting conveyors, with stop-reject being a common feature.

• What types of metal can this detector typically identify?

  Metal detectors in this category are generally designed to identify ferrous metals (e.g., iron), non-ferrous metals (e.g., aluminium, copper), and various grades of stainless steel.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or dry products?

• What maintenance is typically required for a metal detector?

• Can the sensitivity be adjusted for different products?

• What is the typical footprint of a metal detector with a conveyor?

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