Pharmaceutical metal detector for tablet presses and capsule filling
Ensuring product purity and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical production requires reliable detection of metal contaminants that could potentially compromise product quality. This is particularly crucial during high-volume processes such as tablet pressing and capsule filling.

Detect metal contaminants in pharmaceutical products
The APEX 500 Rx Pharmaceutical Metal Detector from Thermo Fisher Scientific is specifically designed to meet the high standards of the pharmaceutical industry. It features a multi-coil design that maintains high sensitivity and reliability, unaffected by external environmental changes or product effects. This metal detector can identify metal contaminants as small as 0.3 mm, ensuring product safety and compliance with FDA regulations. It has a throughput capacity of up to 500,000 tablets or caplets per hour and offers straight-through product flow to prevent damage. Performance can be validated using Thermo Scientificâ„¢ Quality Assurance Test (QAT) and AuditCheck features. Made from stainless steel 304 with optional high polish, the APEX 500 Rx meets GMP standards and is easy to clean with its accessible rejector assembly.
Benefits
- High sensitivity detecting metal contaminants as small as 0.3 mm
- Throughput capacity up to 500,000 tablets or caplets per hour
- Compliant with GMP standards and FDA regulations
- Easy maintenance with accessible rejector assembly
- User-friendly operation via solid-state, touch control panel