Metal detector for packaging lines

Ensure product purity and safety with precision metal detection, seamlessly eliminating contaminants and ensuring flawless alignment in high-speed packaging lines.

Detects and Rejects Metal Contaminants

The Metal Detector from Theegarten-Pactec is engineered for food and confectionery producers seeking to maintain high standards of product safety and quality. This equipment specializes in the detection and automatic rejection of metal contaminants in sweets, chocolates, caramels, and other solid products, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Its integrated cross reject conveyor efficiently separates contaminated items from properly aligned products, optimizing high-speed packaging lines. The system features a three-phase motor-driven conveyor with frequency control and pneumatic web tracking, allowing seamless integration into continuous operations. Designed for ease of maintenance, the detector includes removable conveyor support plates and quick tensioning devices, while the robust stainless-steel construction ensures durability and corrosion resistance, meeting the rigorous demands of the food industry.

Benefits

  • Enhances product safety by efficiently removing metal contaminants.
  • Minimizes manual inspection time, increasing overall throughput.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing packaging lines for streamlined operations.
  • Facilitates easy maintenance with quick-access components and tensioning devices.
  • Durable construction ensures long-term reliability in demanding industrial environments.

General


Applications
Fudge,Hard candies,Caramels,Confectionery,Bouillon cubes,Chocolate products,Toffee,Cereals,Sweets,Jelly products,Effervescent tablets,Dishwasher tablets,Chewing gum
End products
Gummy bears,Granola bars,Cornflakes,Lemon effervescent tablets,Chocolate toffees,Peppermint chewing gum,Salted caramels,Vanilla fudge,Dishwasher pod capsules,Chicken bouillon cubes,Rice cereal puffs,Dark chocolate truffles,Milk chocolate bars,Fruit-flavored hard candies
Steps before
Processing,Purification,Drying
Steps after
Rejection of Contaminated Products,Packing,Distribution,Alignment,Transfer to Packaging Machines
Input ingredients
metal contaminated product rows
Output ingredients
rejected contaminated products,non-properly aligned products for wrapping
Market info
Theegarten-Pactec is known for its expertise in manufacturing highly specialized packaging machines for small-sized confectionery products, offering innovative, flexible, and efficient solutions tailored to various customer needs in the industry.

Technical Specifications


Detection Type
Metal
Rejection System
Cross Reject Conveyor
Conveyor Drive
Three-phase Motor
Conveyor Control
Frequency Controller
Web Tracking Control
Pneumatic
Cleaning Access
Removable Conveyor Support Plates
Conveyor Maintenance
Quick Tensioning Devices
Product Transfer
Underneath Sliding Waste Trays
Return Shafts Diameter
10 mm

Operating Characteristics


Product Flow Direction
Right angles to direction of product flow
Automation Level
Three-phase motor driven
Conveyor Belt Tensioning
Quick tensioning devices
Cleaning Access
Removable conveyor support plates
Row Alignment
Optional row aligner
Product Rejection Method
Integrated cross reject conveyor

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Control panel type
Integrated
Discharge method
Cross reject conveyor
Conveyor type
Three-phase motor-driven
Conveyor belt tensioning
Quick tensioning devices
Sliding waste trays
Underneath product transfer

Custom Options


Metal Detection System
Integrated cross reject conveyor
Conveyor Alignment
Optional row aligner
Motor Type
Three-phase motor driven conveyor
Pneumatic Control
Pneumatic web tracking control
Maintenance Ease
Quick tensioning devices for conveyor belts
Cleaning Access
Easy access through removable conveyor support plates
Product Transfer Mechanism
Return shafts with diameter 10 mm