Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 53 2024 | Page 22

Mettler-Toledo Designs Low-cost Conveyors for SMEs

The New EC Series conveyors integrate with the M30 R-Series metal detectors to offer Affordable Quality Inspection Solutions for Small to Medium-Sized Packaged Products
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection , a global leader in product inspection solutions , is proud to announce the launch of the EC Series conveyors designed to meet the product quality control needs for small to midsized food manufacturers . The EC Series conveyors seamlessly integrate with the M30 R-Series metal detectors , to offer a reliable inspection solution at an affordable price point for small and mediumsized packaged products in standard production environments . The integrated metal detection solutions are ideal for inspecting a wide range of both wet and dry applications , including meat , bakery and confectionery , ready meals and snack foods .
The simplified EC Series conveyor specifications include a range of options to suit production line integration needs while still meeting BRCGS requirements . Standard components are specified for reliability and ease of maintenance , facilitating maximum uptime and productivity . For example , the modular belt design and streamlined features enables easier cleaning – complemented by an ingress protection IP65 rating – quick servicing , and reduced operator time . Reporting capabilities include OPC UA , USB and connectivity to Mettler-Toledo ProdXTM software for enhanced data management and traceability .
The new conveyors are the result of the commitment by Mettler-Toledo to respond to market demands by providing innovative solutions for customers . By listening to the needs of small and mid-sized manufacturers , the development of the new conveyors meets both
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“ An EC Series conveyor coupled with an M30 R-Series metal detector is the perfect detection solution for small to mid-sized businesses seeking affordable quality and compliance ,” said Ben Pimblett , Head of Market Management at Mettler-Toledo . “ Designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind , our new conveyors suit various production needs while providing maximum uptime due to reduced cleaning and maintenance time .”
The EC Series is compatible with three of the M30 R-Series metal detector models , which identify a range of metals , both magnetic and non-magnetic including all ferrous , non-ferrous , stainless steel and aluminium , matched to different production and compliance needs , and budget considerations :
• M31R StandardLine – entry-level versatile and reliable inspection in all food segments ; high frequency , tuned technology with eDrive that delivers up to 10 % spherical sensitivity improvement over legacy models .
• M33R PlusLine – enhanced performance with very high frequency tuned technology and eDrive to deliver an up to 20 % improvement in spherical sensitivity performance , ideal for dry applications such as cereal bars , dry pasta , confectionery and snacks .