Sartorius - Metal Detector (R)

Applications & Use Cases

• Detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food products to ensure product safety.
• Inspecting bulk dry goods like grains, flour, or spices for foreign metal objects.
• Quality control for confectionery, bakery, and snack foods prior to final packaging.
• Identifying metal fragments in meat, poultry, and fish products during processing.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulations by preventing contaminated products from reaching consumers.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 30 to over 150 products per minute, depending on product size and line speed.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a standard industrial single-phase or three-phase supply, typically 230V or 400V AC, 50Hz.

Detection sensitivity

Sensitivity is typically adjustable and can detect ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants, with performance varying based on product effect and aperture size.

Conveyor belt width

The conveyor width for a unit with a model designation like '210X35,6' typically indicates an aperture width around 210mm and height around 35-60mm, suitable for smaller to medium-sized products.

Rejection system

This unit is described with a 'Pusher FRS 2010' system, indicating an automated pneumatic or mechanical pusher mechanism for removing contaminated products from the line.

Construction material

Metal detectors for food processing are typically constructed from stainless steel to meet hygiene standards and ensure durability in washdown environments.

Environmental rating

Commonly, these units have an IP (Ingress Protection) rating suitable for food processing environments, often IP65 or higher for washdown capability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of metal can this detector identify?

  Metal detectors of this type are designed to identify ferrous (e.g., iron), non-ferrous (e.g., aluminium, copper), and stainless steel contaminants. The specific sensitivity for each type can be adjusted.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or dry products?

• What maintenance is typically required for a metal detector?

• Can the conveyor speed be adjusted?

• What is a 'Pusher FRS 2010' system?