Conveyors for food packaging metal detectors
Ensure seamless integration and safety in food processing lines with conveyors designed for precise metal detection, helping maintain product quality and prevent contamination.
Detects and Removes Metal Contaminants
Thermo Scientific™ Quickfit and Customfit Metal Detector Conveyors are designed to enhance product safety and streamline operations in food processing and packaging. These conveyors are engineered to effectively detect and remove metal contaminants in diverse food products such as snack bars, trail mix, and pasta packages. They feature a flexible modular plastic belt and rugged 304 stainless steel construction, making them suitable for continuous, high-speed operations in harsh environments. Quickfit models provide a cost-effective standard solution for a range of applications, while Customfit conveyors offer extensive customization options, including variable speeds, retracting belts, and IP69K washdown upgrades for enhanced sanitation. Both models comply with FDA food safety standards and include options for integration into existing lines using APEX and Sentinel series metal detectors. With belt widths up to 40 inches and lengths up to 120 inches, these conveyors cater to various production needs, ensuring reliable operation and minimal downtime.
Benefits
- Enhances product safety by effectively detecting and removing metal contaminants.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing lines, minimizing setup times and ensuring consistent production flow.
- Customizable options support diverse processing needs, from bulk flow detection to specialized packaging.
- Complies with FDA standards, ensuring food safety and quality assurance.
- Durable construction withstands harsh environments, reducing maintenance costs and prolonging equipment lifespan.
- Applications
- Food packaging,Food processing equipment,Bulk flow metal detection
- End products
- Canned soups,Packaged chocolates,Pasta packages,Pre-cooked meals,Trail mix,Frozen vegetables,Bagged nuts,Spice jars,Snack bars,Processed cheese,Cereal boxes,Ground coffee bags
- Steps before
- Sorting,Initial Inspection,Separation
- Steps after
- Quality Assurance,Packaging,Distribution
- Input ingredients
- food packaging,bulk flow products
- Output ingredients
- metal-detected food packages,rejected products
- Market info
- Thermo Fisher Scientific is renowned for providing innovative scientific instruments, laboratory equipment, and engineered-to-order solutions across various industries, esteemed for their high-quality products and expertise in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology sectors.
- Electrical Input
- 115/230 VAC single phase,230/460 VAC three phase
- Frequency
- 47 to 65 Hz
- Compressed Air for Rejection Devices
- 80 psi to 100 psi (5.5 bar to 6.9 bar)
- Maximum Product Weight
- 100 pounds (45 kg)
- Operating Temperature
- 14°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
- Relative Humidity
- 20 to 90% non-condensing
- Belt Widths
- 6,12,18,and 24 inches (152,304,457,and 609 mm)
- Conveyor Lengths
- 48 to 96 inches (1.2 to 2.4 m)
- Conveyor Heights
- 23.5 to 41.5 inches (597 to 1054 mm)
- Motor and Gear Box
- 1/2 HP epoxy painted
- Speed Range
- 30 to 200 feet/minute (9.1 to 61 m/minute)
- Options
- Variable speed,casters,stop belt,stainless motors
- Construction Material
- 304 stainless steel
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- UL508A
- optional
- Belt Widths
- 6,12,18,24 inches
- Conveyor Lengths
- 48,54,60,66,72,84,90,96 inches
- Conveyor Heights
- 23.5 to 41.5 inches
- Motor and Gear Box
- 1/2 HP epoxy painted
- Speed Range
- 30 to 200 feet/minute
- Construction
- 304 stainless steel bead blast frame
- Maximum Product Weight
- 100 pounds
- Operating Temperature
- 14°F to 104°F
- Belt Widths
- 6 to 40 inches (152 to 1016 mm)
- Conveyor Lengths
- 48 to 120 inches (1.2 to 3.0 m)
- Conveyor Heights
- 26 to 60 inches (660 to 1524 mm)
- Speed Range
- 30 to 200 feet/minute (9.1 to 61 m/minute)
- Electrical Input
- 115/230 VAC single phase,230/460 VAC three phase
- Motor and Gear Box
- 1/2 HP epoxy painted
- Options
- Variable speed,casters,stop belt,stainless motors,other types of belts including flat,guiderails,photoeyes,LED lights/horn,rejection devices,stainless steel chutes/bins,retracting belt,flap/drop gate rejecters,HD direct drive construction for heavy products,inclined belt,sanitary designs
- Washdown Rated Upgrade
- IP69K