Safeline - Safeline Metal Detector M5

Applications & Use Cases

• Detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food products such as ready meals, bakery items, or confectionery.
• Inspecting bulk dry goods like grains, spices, or powders for metal fragments before further processing.
• Quality control for non-food items, including pharmaceuticals or textiles, to ensure product safety and integrity.
• End-of-line inspection to prevent contaminated products from reaching consumers, protecting brand reputation.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

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

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a single-phase 230V AC supply, typically requiring a 50/60Hz frequency.

Detection sensitivity

Sensitivity for ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants typically varies based on aperture size and product effect.

Construction materials

The main frame and conveyor components are commonly constructed from stainless steel, suitable for food-grade environments.

Environmental rating

Many units are designed to an IP65 or IP66 standard, indicating suitability for washdown environments.

Control interface

Typically features a touchscreen interface for parameter adjustment, product setup, and data logging.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of metal can this detector identify?

  Metal detectors of this type are typically designed to detect ferrous (iron), non-ferrous (e.g., aluminium, copper), and stainless steel contaminants.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or dry products?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used metal detector?

• Can the sensitivity settings be adjusted for different products?

• What are the common causes of false rejects?

• Does this unit come with a reject mechanism?