LOMA Systems

• Detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food products such as bakery items, confectionery, and ready meals.
• Identifying metal foreign bodies in bulk materials like grains, powders, and plastics before further processing.
• Ensuring product integrity and consumer safety in pharmaceutical manufacturing by detecting metal fragments in tablets or capsules.
• Quality control in non-food industries, such as textiles or recycling, to protect machinery from metal damage and ensure product purity.

Typical throughput

Varies significantly based on product size, speed, and sensitivity settings; commonly capable of handling high line speeds.

Power supply

Typically single-phase 230V AC, 50Hz, common in UK industrial settings.

Construction material

Units of this type are commonly constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability, particularly in food processing environments.

Detection sensitivity

For this class of equipment, sensitivity is typically adjustable and can detect ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants, depending on aperture size and product effect.

Reject mechanism

Commonly features an alarm bell and belt stop, or an automatic reject system such as an air blast or pusher for contaminated products.

Footprint

The overall footprint will depend on the conveyor length and aperture size; buyers should consider available line space.

Operating environment

Typically designed for indoor industrial environments, often with an IP rating suitable for washdown in food processing.

• What types of metal can this detector identify?

  LOMA IQ2 metal detectors are typically designed to identify ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants. The exact sensitivity for each type will depend on the product, aperture size, and calibration.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or washdown environments?

• Can the aperture size be adjusted?

• What maintenance is typically required for a metal detector?

• How is the detector integrated into an existing production line?

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