Go Beyond Metal Detection
Benefits of Integrated System Solutions
Having a reliable and highly sensitive metal
detection system within a production line
is important. It allows manufacturers to
fulfil their basic regulatory requirements
by providing a fully tested solution for
detecting metal contaminants, increasing
consumer safety and quality assurance.
“We know the benefits a metal detector
can bring to a production line; however,
having an integrated conveyorized metal
detection system provides far greater
benefits than merely the detection of
metal contaminants,” says Mike Bradley,
Product Inspection Specialist from Mettler-
Toledo.
“With a complete solution from the
same supplier, manufacturers can rest
assured their metal detection system
supports compliance with food safety
legislation and retailer requirements,
and be confident that it delivers the
best possible mechanical and electrical
integration for maximum production
uptime. Supplementing the system with
electronic data collection software such
as ProdX takes it one- step further so
manufacturers can have a fully integrated
process solution that enhances compliance
application and delivers higher sensitivity Our latest GC Series metal detection
performance may be a most cost-effective systems offer a range of options,
investment in the long run. from stop-on-detect through to fully-
For example, Profile Advantage metal
detectors offer a unique combination
of Multi-Simultaneous Frequency and
Product Signal Suppression technology to
overcome a phenomenon called ‘Product
Effect.’ This is where the product’s own
with food safety standards, and to protect
expensive downstream equipment. In
these instances, it may be enough to install
an entry level metal detector that offers a
solid level of performance and reliability,
particularly if the product is dry and not
subject to product effect.
packages, with a suite of failsafe
monitoring options, are available to meet
HIGHLY CONFIGURABLE SYSTEMS
factors - can limit the sensor’s ability to
distinguish between the product itself and
a contaminant.
active product signal. This has two key
are installed to help ensure compliance
process. Three levels of due diligence
salt content, temperature and other RELIABLE, PRECISE PERFORMANCE
At the most basic level, metal detectors
rejected and removed from the production
specific compliance requirements.
Profile Advantage is able to overcome the
METAL DETECTOR
contaminated products are detected,
characteristics - such as moisture, and increases production efficiency.”
STARTS WITH CHOOSING THE RIGHT
automated reject systems, so that metal
issue of Product Effect by minimizing the
advantages - it can detect significantly
smaller irregular-shaped contaminants,
and it can virtually eliminate false rejects.
Food and beverage manufactures thus
reduce their risk of a product recall, and
increase their staff efficiency by reducing
the investigative burden associated with
those false rejects, as well as reducing
unncessary product waste.
DELIVER FUTURE-PROOF FLEXIBILITY
The unique modular design of the new GC
Series systems provides interchangeable
reject devices and greater configuration
flexibility of components. Modifications
can be made in-situ, no welding, drilling, or
cutting required.
“This is the key to a future-proofed
conveyorized system,” says Mike
Bradley. “We have created a design that
meets changing requirements for food
manufacturers. With production costs
increasing, our customers need solutions
that help to reduce total cost of ownership,
OPTIMIZED QUALITY ASSURANCE and grow and change with their business.
By investing in a single-supplier solution, service interventions are safer, faster and
The modular design also means that
However, if productivity and brand food and beverage manufacturers benefit protection are the key drivers, rather by having a solution that delivers the than essential compliance, then a metal best possible mechanical and electrical For more information, visit
detector that is optimized for a specific integration for maximum potential uptime. www.mt.com/md-gc-5-reasons
easier – reducing production downtime.”