Gravity fed metal detector for dried foods
Ensure product purity and safety with metal detection between gravity feed hoppers and packaging systems, minimizing contamination risks in high-speed, continuous operations.
Detects Metal Contaminants in Processing Lines
The IQ4 Waferthin Metal Detector from Loma Systems is a compact, gravity-fed solution engineered to seamlessly integrate between gravity feed hoppers, multi-head weighers, and VFFS bagging machines. With its variable-frequency detection capable of operating between 31 to 882 KHz, it optimizes detection sensitivity for diverse product conditions, whether wet or dry. This makes it ideal for applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries, safeguarding products ranging from cornflakes and chocolate bars to vitamins and herbal supplements. The inclusion of a 7-inch touchscreen enhances user interaction, minimizing setup and maintenance errors. Engineered with stainless steel construction, the detector is designed to withstand IP66 washdown conditions, making it suitable for rigorous operational environments. The system is also equipped with Ethernet and USB capabilities for seamless integration into existing production networks, ensuring comprehensive quality control in continuous, high-speed production lines.
Benefits
- Enhances product safety by efficiently detecting and removing metal contaminants.
- Increases line uptime with fast auto-learn capabilities and minimal user errors.
- Saves space with a compact design that minimizes the metal-free zone requirement.
- Integrates seamlessly into existing systems with Ethernet and USB connectivity.
- Withstands harsh environments due to robust IP66-rated stainless steel construction.
- Applications
- Food to go,Bakery,Dried foods,Fish,Dairy,Grains,Egg,Nutraceutical,Fruit,Convenience food,Other food,Nuts,Beverages,Confectionery,Snack foods,Meat,Cereals,Vegetables,Poultry,Pharmaceutical
- End products
- Diced fruit,Vitamins,Potato chips,Peanut butter,Cheese blocks,Chicken nuggets,Canned tuna,Fruit juices,Powdered milk,Bread rolls,Cornflakes,Pre-packaged sandwiches,Frozen vegetables,Granola,Packaged teas,Muesli base flakes,Frozen ready meals,Sliced bread,Herbal supplements,Chocolate bars,Mixed nuts
- Steps before
- Weighing,Ingredient Preparation,Blending
- Steps after
- Bagging,Packing,Quality Assurance
- Input ingredients
- gravity feed hoppers,multi-head weighers,VFFS bagging machines,dried foods,cereals,grains,confectionery,snack foods
- Output ingredients
- quality assured packaged goods,metal-free products,packaged dried foods,packaged confectionery,packaged snacks
- 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.
- Screen Size
- 7” Touchscreen
- User Interface
- Easy to use 7” color touchscreen
- Detection Frequency
- 31 to 882 KHz
- Power Supply Voltage
- 85 to 265 V,single phase 50/60Hz
- Power Consumption
- 20 VA
- Temperature Range
- -10 to +35 °C (14 to 95 °F)
- Humidity
- 0 to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
- IP Rating
- IP66
- Material of Construction
- 304 Brushed Stainless Steel
- Ethernet Capability
- Yes
- USB Capability
- Yes
- Detection Type
- Metal
- Automation
- Auto-Learn
- PVS Enabled
- Yes
- Working mechanism
- Gravity fed / Throat metal detection
- Integrated steps
- Integration with bagging machines or multi-head weighers
- Automation level
- Auto-learn capability
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- Variable frequency
- 31 to 882 KHz
- Control interface
- 7” touchscreen
- Usability enhancements
- New easy-to-use interface
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Product type compatibility
- Dried foods,cereals,grains,confectionery,snack foods
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Control panel type
- 7” Touchscreen
- Material of Construction
- 304 Brushed stainless steel
- Discharge method
- Gravity fed
- Machine integration
- Between gravity feed hoppers,multi-head weighers,and VFFS bagging machines
- IP Rating
- IP66
- Control panel type
- 7” Touchscreen
- Integration possibilities
- Integration with bagging machines or multi-head weighers
- Variable Frequency Technology
- 31 to 882 KHz
- Ethernet Capability
- Yes
- USB Capability
- Yes
- Compact footprint
- Yes