Conveyorized food metal detector for high-care environments

Ensure food safety with advanced metal detection tailored for high-speed, continuous production lines, offering reliable contaminant removal and minimizing downtime in demanding processing environments.

Detects Metal Contaminants in Food Products

The IQ4 RUN-WET Conveyorized Metal Detector from Loma Systems is engineered to meet the stringent demands of high-care food production environments. This system integrates seamlessly into your processing line, utilizing variable frequency technology to precisely detect metal contaminants across products like sausages, cheese slices, and pre-packaged salads. With an IP69 rating, it withstands high-pressure, high-temperature cleaning, minimizing downtime and maintenance costs. The conveyor is constructed from 304 stainless steel, ensuring corrosion resistance and longevity. Designed for continuous, high-speed operations, this detector helps maintain product integrity and safety, aligning with industry standards for food safety and hygiene.

Benefits

  • Enhances food safety by preventing contamination, reducing recall risks.
  • Minimizes cleaning time with IP69-rated design, boosting production efficiency.
  • Reduces maintenance costs due to durable, corrosion-resistant materials.
  • Maximizes uptime in high-care environments with continuous operation capability.
  • Supports diverse food applications, enhancing processing versatility.

General


Applications
Grains,Food to go,Beverages,Snacks,Convenience food,Other food,Meat,Bakery,Confectionery,Nuts,Cereals,Vegetables,Poultry,Dried foods,Dairy and egg products,Fish,Fruit
End products
Oatmeal,Salad wraps,Quinoa grains,Potato chips,Salmon fillets,Cheese slices,Chicken breasts,Muffins,Packaged soups,Sausages,Bottled juices,Almonds,Ready-made sandwiches,Freeze-dried strawberries,Mixed fruit cups,Pre-packaged salads,Sliced bread,Chocolate bars,Liquid egg cartons
Steps before
Purification,Sorting,Trimming
Steps after
Packing,Sterilization,Labelling
Input ingredients
meat,poultry,fish,fruit,vegetables,nuts,dairy products,egg products,bakery items
Output ingredients
contaminant-free meat,contaminant-free poultry,contaminant-free fish,contaminant-free fruit,contaminant-free vegetables,contaminant-free nuts,contaminant-free dairy products,contaminant-free egg products,contaminant-free bakery items
Market info
Loma is known for manufacturing industrial inspection equipment, specializing in metal detection, checkweighing, and X-ray inspection systems, widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries for quality control and ensuring product safety and compliance.

Technical Specifications


IP Rating
IP69
Supply Voltages
85 to 265 V,Single Phase
Power Consumption
~700 VA
Temperature Range
-10 to +40 °C (14 to 104 °F)
Material of Construction
304 Brushed stainless steel
Conveyor Width
300,400,500,600 mm
Line Height Options
750 - 1050 mm (±50 adjust)
Minimum Conveyor Length
900 mm
Conveyor Length
900 to 3000 mm (in 100 mm increments)
Metal Detector
IQ4 Search Head with Variable Frequency Technology
Detection type
Metal
Reject Options
Stop on Detect,Pusher,Air-Blast

Operating Characteristics


Cleaning method
No drying time required
IP Rating
IP69
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Automation level
PLC
Temperature Range
-10 to +40 °C (14 to 104 °F)
Cleaning accessibility
Quick and Easy

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Enhanced
Designed for high-pressure and high-temperature cleaning
Biological compatibility
Designed for high-care environments,hygienic
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
IP69 rated
Resistant to water ingress and corrosion


IP Rating
IP69

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Varies,bespoke available in 100 mm increments
Material of Construction
304 Brushed stainless steel
Conveyor Width
300 | 400 | 500 | 600 mm
Line Height Options
750 - 1050 mm (±50 adjust)
Conveyor Length
900 | 1000 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 2700 | 3000 mm
IP Rating
IP69

Custom Options


Conveyor Width
300 | 400 | 500 | 600 mm
Conveyor Length
900 | 1000 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 2700 | 3000 mm
Line Height Options
750 - 1050 mm
Reject Options
Stop on Detect | Pusher | Air-Blast
Metal Detector Search Head
IQ4 with Variable Frequency Technology
Material of Construction
304 Brushed stainless steel
IP Rating
IP69
Compliance Levels
Standard | Retail | Full Retail