Pharmaceutical metal detector for powder and granule inspection
Ensure product integrity by efficiently detecting metal contaminants in high-speed, continuous pharmaceutical and nutraceutical powder operations.
Detects Metal Contaminants in Powders and Granules
The IQ4 LOCK-PH Vertical Fall from Loma Systems is an essential metal detection system designed for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. This specialized equipment detects metal contaminants in powders and granules with high throughput, capable of processing up to 3000 kg per hour, ensuring batch integrity and compliance. It features a 7” touchscreen interface for simple operation and storage of up to 200 pre-sets, making it adaptable to various product formulations. The system supports continuous, high-speed manufacturing environments, and its construction in mirror-polished stainless steel ensures easy cleaning, maintaining GMP compliance. Equipped with IP66 washdown capabilities and automated learning functions, this detector offers robust performance and low maintenance in critical production lines, serving manufacturers of products such as paracetamol tablets, vitamin supplements, and protein powders.
Benefits
- Ensures product quality and safety by reliably detecting metal contaminants during high-speed processing.
- Reduces setup time with auto-learn and 200 pre-set storage capabilities.
- Facilitates compliance with full IQ, OQ, and PQ validation documentation.
- Simplifies maintenance with a fully GMP-compliant, easy-to-clean design.
- Enhances operational efficiency with Ethernet and USB connectivity for seamless integration.
- Applications
- Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Supplements,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Fish oil supplements,Probiotic capsules,Vitamin d granules,Magnesium powder,Herbal supplements,Protein powder,Calcium tablets,Antacid tablets,Vitamin c capsules,Paracetamol tablets
- Steps before
- Purification,Drying,Grinding
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Packing
- Input ingredients
- powders,granules
- Output ingredients
- inspected powders,inspected granules
- 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.
- Throughput
- Up to 3000 kg/h
- Touchscreen Size
- 7”
- Power Supply Voltage
- 85 to 265 V,single phase 50/60Hz
- Power Consumption
- 20 VA
- Temperature Range
- -10 to +40 °C (14 to 95 °F)
- Humidity
- 0 to 95% Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
- IP Rating
- IP66
- Material of Construction
- 304 mirror polished stainless steel
- Reject Material
- 316 mirror polished stainless steel
- Frequency
- 1 MHz
- Throughput capacity
- Up to 3000 kg/h
- Automation level
- Auto Learn for self-set-up and calibration
- Cleaning method
- Easy to clean
- Validation documents
- IQ,OQ,PQ provided
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Inline Continuous
- User interface
- 7” Touchscreen
- Maintenance features
- Simple maintenance
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- 316 stainless steel
- Density/particle size
- Suitable for powders and granules
- GMP Compliance
- Yes
- IP66 Rating
- Yes
- IQ,OQ,PQ Validation
- Yes
- Machine footprint
- Compact design
- Material of Construction
- 304 mirror polished stainless steel with 316 mirror polished stainless steel reject
- Touchscreen size
- 7 inches
- Finish
- Mirror polished finish
- Control panel type
- 7” Touchscreen
- Auto Learn Functionality
- Yes
- Integration Capabilities
- Ethernet,USB
- Material Compatibility
- 304/316 Mirror Polished Stainless Steel
- IP Rating
- IP66
- Validation Documents
- IQ,OQ,PQ