Loma Metal Detector Twin Head

Applications & Use Cases

• Detecting metal contaminants in packaged food products on production lines.
• Ensuring product safety and compliance with food industry standards.
• Minimising product recalls due to metal foreign bodies.
• Inspecting products before final packaging or dispatch.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can vary significantly but is typically designed for continuous inline operation, processing hundreds to thousands of items per minute depending on product size and line speed.

Power supply

Units commonly require a standard industrial single-phase or three-phase electrical supply, typically 230V or 400V, 50Hz, with a dedicated circuit.

Air supply

As indicated, an external compressed air supply is required for the retract belt mechanism, typically operating at 5-7 bar.

Detection capabilities

Twin-head systems like this commonly offer enhanced detection, with one head often optimised for ferrous-in-foil applications and the second for ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel in standard packaging.

Aperture size

The stated aperture of 350mm x 116mm defines the maximum product dimensions that can pass through the detector heads.

Footprint

Metal detectors of this type typically have a compact inline footprint, but buyers should consider the overall length including infeed and outfeed conveyors, and space for maintenance access.

Construction materials

Units are commonly constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability in food processing environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the benefit of a twin-head metal detector?

  A twin-head system offers enhanced detection capabilities, often allowing for specific detection challenges to be addressed by each head, such as ferrous metals in foil packaging, alongside standard ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel detection.

• What does 'retract belt' mean?

• Why is an air supply required?

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

• What maintenance is typically required for a metal detector?

• What certifications or standards should this equipment meet?