Safeline - Safeline - Metal Detector

Applications & Use Cases

• Detecting metallic contaminants in bulk food products such as grains, powders, and snacks.
• Ensuring product safety and quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing by identifying metal fragments.
• Protecting downstream processing machinery from damage caused by tramp metal.
• Quality control in non-food industries like plastics, textiles, and recycling to remove metallic impurities.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can vary significantly based on product density and line speed, but units are commonly designed for continuous operation.

Power supply

Industrial metal detectors typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V or 415V, 50Hz in the UK.

Aperture size

Units of this type commonly feature a rectangular aperture, with dimensions varying to suit specific product sizes and conveyor widths.

Detection sensitivity

Modern industrial metal detectors are typically capable of detecting ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants, with sensitivity depending on aperture size and product effect.

Reject system

Commonly, these systems integrate with an automatic reject mechanism, such as an alarm and belt stop, to remove contaminated product from the line.

Construction material

For hygiene and durability, the frame and contact parts are typically constructed from stainless steel.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of metal can this detect?

  Industrial metal detectors are typically designed to detect ferrous (magnetic), non-ferrous (e.g., aluminium, copper), and some grades of stainless steel contaminants. The exact sensitivity for each type will depend on the unit's configuration and the product being inspected.

• How does the reject system work?

• Is this suitable for wet or dry products?

• What maintenance is typically required?

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