Industrial metal detector for gravity feed applications

Ensure the purity of your products by detecting and removing both magnetic and non-magnetic metal contaminants seamlessly within your gravity feed system, enhancing food safety and quality control in high-speed production environments.

Detects and Removes Metal Contaminants

The CEIA THS/G21 Series, offered by Heat and Control, is a state-of-the-art metal detector engineered for free-falling product applications. This equipment excels with its ability to detect both magnetic and non-magnetic metal contaminants, including stainless steel, ensuring product safety and quality. Designed for seamless integration into existing gravity feed systems, it is ideal for a wide range of industries, including food, pharmaceutical, and snack foods. The THS/G21 Series offers models tailored for entry-level setups to more demanding environments with high-frequency and multi-spectrum detection capabilities. With throughput optimized for continuous, high-speed operations, it features an IP65 and IP69K washdown design, ensuring compliance with HACCP and GMP standards. The system can be enhanced with an optional reject valve for automated contaminant removal, reducing manual intervention and downtime. The CEIA THS/G21 Series is constructed for durability, with options for easy cleaning and maintenance, making it a reliable component in your production line.

Benefits

  • Enhances product safety by effectively detecting and rejecting metal contaminants.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing gravity feed systems for streamlined operations.
  • Operates at high speed, maximizing production efficiency and minimizing disruptions.
  • Complies with HACCP and GMP standards, ensuring regulatory adherence.
  • Designed for IP65 and IP69K washdown, facilitating easy maintenance and preventing contamination.

General


Applications
Cereal,Candy,Snacks,Pet food,Fruit snacks,Granules,Loose materials,Confectionery,Coffee,Pasta,Nuts,Potato chips,Foods,Bakery products,Powders,Liquids,Tea,Pharmaceutical
End products
Spaghetti,Dog kibble,Green tea leaves,Protein powder,Müsli mix,Chocolate truffles,Granola bars,Energy drinks,Croissants,Dried apple chips,Espresso beans,Cornflakes,Roasted almonds,Milk powder,Gummy bears,Instant soup mix,Loose leaf tea,Instant coffee granules
Steps before
Conveying,Blending,Corn Cooking,Soaking,Drying / Roasting,Filling,Coating,Corn Milling / Masa Preparation,Cutting,Peeling / Grading,Oil Heating
Steps after
Rejecting (optional),Packaging,Weighing,Seasoning,Product Cooling
Input ingredients
free-falling product applications,foods,powders,granules,loose materials,snack foods,liquids
Output ingredients
inspected products,rejected metals,detected contaminants
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.

Technical Specifications


Detection type
Magnetic and non-magnetic metals detection
Automation
Fully PLC-controlled
Integration
Integrate with Ishida weigher and VFFS bagmaker
Compliance
HACCP and GMP compliant
Protection level
IP65 and IP69K washdown
Product effect accommodation
Handles strong product effect applications

Operating Characteristics


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
Working mechanism
Free-falling metal detection
Integrated steps
Detection and rejection
Product Handling
Gravity feed systems
Washdown Capability
IP65 and IP69K
HACCP and GMP Compliance
Fully Compliant

Material Compatibility


Magnetic metals
Yes
Non-magnetic metals
Yes
Stainless steel
Yes
Gravity fed loose materials
Yes
Cleanability
IP65 and IP69K washdown
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³

Product type Characteristics


Product Type
Snack foods,powders,liquids,granules
Product Effect
Strong product effect applications
Material Form
Free-falling
Washdown Rating
IP65 and IP69K

Physical Characteristics


Feed method
Gravity-fed
Discharge method
Gravity-fed
Shape/Design
Vertical,cylindrical
Material flow type
Free-falling