Metal Detection

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The equipment most commonly used by the process industry for the final inspection of goods.

 

A metal detector consists of the detection head (or coil) and electronic control equipment that interprets signals sent from the detection head.

 

Detectors can be supplied with reject mechanisms that will remove the contaminated item from the process line (i.e. conveyor belt or pipeline etc.)

 

The main methods of ejection are as follows:

 

  • Push/pull paddle
  • Diverter flap
  • Swing arm
  • Air blast system
  • Drop away/retracting belt
  • Pneumatically activated flap/valve
  • Special reject system

 

 

Total Foreign Body Detection

 

We are able to use our extensive knowledge within the processing industries to offer clients a full foreign body detection (FBD) solution incorporating the latest magnetic separation and metal detection technology.

 

Electronic Control Options

 

We supply our metal detectors with one of two control systems:

 

1. SENSITY

 

Features:

 

  • Multi digital signal processing
  • Auto-check, Power on self test
  • Continuous self monitoring, automatic error suppression balance tracking, calibration check
  • Automatic learn process for compensation of product effects
  • Teach-in-mode for product setup
  • Parameter storage for 28 different products
  • Delay for signal output and signal duration freely selectable
  • Potential free relay outputs
  • Password protected
  • Operational control in lockable electronic housing

 

2. GENIUS

 

Main features of this control unit are as SENSITY (left) but with the following addiions:

 

  • Log memory for 1000 different event reports
  • Parameter storage for 200 different products
  • Delay for signal output and signal duration freely selectable
  • Potential free relay outputs
  • Multi level access password protected i.e. operator, supervisor technical and service
  • Interface for printer and PC
  • Protocol-software