Metal detector for conveyorized applications

Enhance your production line by ensuring product safety with advanced metal detection, which efficiently identifies contaminants in both solid and liquid food products, minimizing downtime and maintaining compliance with stringent global standards.

Detects Metal Contaminants in Diverse Food Products

From Loma Systems, the IQ3+E Metal Detector Range stands out as a versatile solution for detecting metal contaminants across various food products. With its variable-frequency detection technology, it adjusts between 31 to 882 KHz, allowing precise detection for both solid and liquid products. Designed for conveyorized, pumped, and gravity-fed applications, it seamlessly integrates into processing and packaging lines. The system excels in environments requiring continuous and high-speed operations, making it ideal for industries from meat and poultry to confectionery and snacks.

Capabilities include easy operation via a 5.7” touchscreen interface featuring an Auto-Learn function that optimizes sensitivity settings rapidly to maximize line uptime. Built with robust, easy-clean materials, it meets international standards like IFS and BRC, and fulfills strict Retail Codes of Practice. The unit is constructed with 304 stainless steel for durability, and its modular design supports compliance with FSMA requirements. Suitable for a wide range of industries, it can be customized to meet the unique production demands of meat processors, bakery manufacturers, and beyond.

Benefits

  • Enhances product safety by effectively detecting metal contaminants, reducing risk of recalls.
  • Improves operational efficiency with rapid Auto-Learn setup, minimizing line downtime.
  • Supports diverse production needs with adaptability to various product types and speeds.
  • Ensures durability and hygiene with robust stainless steel construction and easy-to-clean design.
  • Meets international food safety standards, aiding in regulatory compliance efforts.

General


Applications
Food to go,Snacks,Bakery,Dried foods,Dairy,Fish,Grains,Egg,Nutraceutical,Fruit,Convenience food,Other food,Nuts,Beverages,Meat,Confectionery,Cereals,Vegetables,Poultry,Pharmaceutical
End products
Instant oatmeal,Savory chips,Sliced ham,Liquid egg whites,Quinoa flakes,Dried apples,Croissants,Cheddar cheese,Smoked salmon,Bottled juices,Canned soups,Salad kits,Frozen ready meals,Raw almonds,Chocolate bars,Protein supplements,Chicken tenders,Baby carrots,Vitamin capsules
Steps before
Sorting,Conveying,Pumping,Gravity Feeding
Steps after
Sorting,Conveying,Packing
Input ingredients
Meat,Poultry,Fish,Bakery products,Convenience food,Food-to-go,Confectionery,Snack foods,Dried foods,Cereals,Grains,Dairy products,Egg products,Fruit,Vegetables,Nuts
Output ingredients
Metal-contaminant-free meat,Metal-contaminant-free poultry,Metal-contaminant-free fish,Metal-contaminant-free bakery products,Metal-contaminant-free convenience food,Metal-contaminant-free food-to-go,Metal-contaminant-free confectionery,Metal-contaminant-free snack foods,Metal-contaminant-free dried foods,Metal-contaminant-free cereals,Metal-contaminant-free grains,Metal-contaminant-free dairy products,Metal-contaminant-free egg products,Metal-contaminant-free fruit,Metal-contaminant-free vegetables,Metal-contaminant-free nuts
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


Detection type
Metal
Frequency range
31 to 882 KHz
Automation
Auto-Learn
Control panel type
5.7” touchscreen
Material
304 stainless steel

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Conveyorized,pumped and gravity fed
Automation level
Auto-Learn feature
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
Easy clean design
Changeover time
Rapid product switch via User Interface
Detection frequency
Variable-frequency (31 to 882 KHz)
Compliance with standards
IFS,BRC,FSMA

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy to clean design with lip,screen,and blue sealing arrangement
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
304 stainless steel
Abrasion resistance
Ultra-harsh mechanics

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact for conveyor systems
Control panel type
5.7” touchscreen
Design feature
Robust “Designed to Survive”
Detection type
Metal detection
Feed type
Conveyorized,pumped,gravity-fed applications
Material
304 stainless steel

Custom Options


Control panel type
5.7” touchscreen
Integration possibilities
Conveyor systems,Pumped,Gravity fed applications
Frequency Range Adjustment
31 to 882 KHz
Sealing arrangement
Blue sealing arrangement