Ferrous-in-foil metal detection system
Enhance quality control for foil-packaged goods with precise ferrous metal detection, ensuring uninterrupted safety and compliance in high-speed, continuous operations.
Detects Ferrous Metals in Foil Packaging
The CEIA THS/MN21 Ferrous-in-foil Metal Detector is engineered to address the specific needs of food packaging companies and pharmaceutical manufacturers. This inspection system excels in detecting ferrous and magnetic metal contaminants in aluminum and foil-packaged products, ensuring compliance with stringent quality control standards. Ideal for applications ranging from chocolate bars to aspirin tablets, it operates efficiently at both high and low transit speeds, making it suitable for continuous production lines. The THS/MN21 features advanced sensitivity and immunity to external interference, backed by a wide bandwidth that supports diverse product types. Integration into existing systems is seamless, with options for PLC connections and remote diagnostics, enhancing operational uptime. Designed for durability, its robust construction withstands harsh processing environments, and a user-friendly interface simplifies operation and maintenance, making it a vital component for safeguarding product integrity and consumer safety.
Benefits
- Enhances product safety by ensuring early detection of ferrous contaminants in foil packaging.
- Boosts operational efficiency with high-speed inspection capabilities, maintaining consistent quality.
- Minimizes false alarms with advanced interference immunity, reducing unnecessary line stoppages.
- Facilitates seamless integration into existing production lines with PLC connectivity options.
- Reduces maintenance downtime through user-friendly design and easy-to-clean components.
- Applications
- Salad,Treats,Foil packaged products,Snacks,Fruit snacks,Tortillas,Cheese,Taco,Legume snacks,Seafood,Fabricated / stacked chips,Foods in aluminum trays,Tea,Plantain,Extruded,Tostada shells,Candy,Pasta,Pellet snacks,Pet food,Banana chips,Fruit,Tortilla chips,Nuts,Sweets,Corn chips,Bakery foods,Cereal,Confectionery,Meat,Coffee,Potato co-products,Vegetables,Poultry,Prepared foods,French fries,Pharmaceutical
- End products
- Spaghetti,Dental chews,Mixed greens,Tv dinners in foil trays,Taco shells,Roasted peanuts,Packaged chicken nuggets,Fruit salad,Kibble,Rice crackers,Coffee beans,Berry mixture,Cornflakes,Enchiladas,Gummy candies,Dried apple rings,Wheat tortillas,Cheese puffs,Green tea bags,Pringles-style snacks,Potato crisps,Chocolate bars,Shredded cheese,Aluminum-wrapped chocolates,Potato smileys,Shoestring fries,Aspirin tablets
- Steps before
- Conveying,Corn Cooking,Soaking,Corn Milling / Masa Preparation,Washing,Dewatering,Drying / Roasting,Extruding / Sheeting,Peeling / Grading,Cutting,Corn Grinding
- Steps after
- Packaging,Product Cooling,Seasoning,Weighing,Baking,Frying,Oil Cooling,Oil Filtration,Conditioning,Toasting,Sheeting
- Input ingredients
- aluminum trays,foil bags,wrapped food products
- Output ingredients
- ferrous-free products,metal contamination detected products
- Market info
- Heat and Control is known for manufacturing industrial food processing and packaging equipment. They have a strong reputation for providing innovative, high-quality solutions tailored to meet specific customer requirements in the food industry.
- Sensitivity
- High sensitivity to ferrous and magnetic metals
- Response speed
- High
- Transit speeds
- High and low
- Bandwidth
- Wide
- Detection type
- Metal detection
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- 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
- Heat sensitivity
- Varies with product
- Container size and shape
- Aluminum trays,foil wrappings
- Foil interaction
- High sensitivity and interference immunity
- Material type
- Ferrous and magnetic metals
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / Digital Interface
- Response speed adjustment
- Adjustable for different transit speeds
- Sensitivity levels
- High / Low adjustable sensitivity