Safeline - Metal Detector

• Detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food products to ensure product safety and compliance.
• Inspecting bulk dry goods such as grains, cereals, or snacks for metal fragments.
• Quality control for processed meats, dairy products, or baked goods before final packaging.
• Identifying metal foreign bodies in non-food items like pharmaceuticals or textiles to prevent machinery damage and product recalls.

Typical throughput

Throughput for this class of equipment commonly ranges from 10 to 60 metres per minute, depending on product size and sensitivity settings.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a single-phase electrical supply, commonly 230-240V, 50Hz.

Detection sensitivity

Sensitivity for ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants can vary, typically detecting particles down to 0.8mm for ferrous and 1.5mm for stainless steel, depending on the aperture size and product effect.

Reject mechanism

This unit features a pneumatic push-arm reject, a common mechanism for diverting contaminated products from the main line.

Construction materials

For food processing applications, metal detectors are typically constructed from stainless steel to meet hygiene standards.

Footprint

The overall footprint for a conveyorised metal detector with a reject system typically requires approximately 2 to 3 metres in length and 0.8 to 1.2 metres in width.

• What types of metal can this detector identify?

  Metal detectors are designed to identify ferrous (iron, steel), non-ferrous (aluminium, copper, brass), and some types of stainless steel contaminants. The exact sensitivity for each type can vary.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or dry products?

• How is the detected product rejected?

• What maintenance is typically required for a metal detector?

• Can the sensitivity settings be adjusted?

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