Sartorius - Metal Detector And Check Weigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance in food production lines.
• Verifying package weight accuracy to minimise giveaway and meet legal requirements.
• Integrated quality control for packaged goods such as ready meals, baked goods, or confectionery.
• Detecting ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants in food products.
• Automated rejection of non-conforming products based on weight or metal detection.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Units in this class are typically capable of weighing up to 2kg, with throughput dependent on product size and line speed.

Power supply

Commonly requires a standard industrial single-phase or three-phase electrical supply, typically 230V or 400V, 50Hz.

Metal detector aperture

For this class of equipment, apertures commonly range from 300mm to 400mm width and 100mm to 200mm height.

Weigh platform size

Typically, weigh platforms are sized to accommodate common package dimensions, often around 400mm x 350mm for units of this capacity.

Throughput

Throughput for combination units typically ranges from 60 to 120 packs per minute, depending on product characteristics and accuracy requirements.

Construction material

Most food-grade units are constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Line direction

Units are commonly configured for a specific product flow direction, such as right-to-left or left-to-right.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of contaminants can a metal detector identify?

  A metal detector on a unit of this type is typically designed to identify ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants within the product stream.

• How accurate are check weighers of this type?

• Is this unit suitable for wet or washdown environments?

• What maintenance is typically required for a combination unit?

• Can this unit handle different product sizes?

• What safety features are commonly included?