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Testing Procedure

When testing a conveyor system normal product flow should be maintained. This will allow for a realistic test of all aspects of the conveyor system. A test package should be created with an imbedded metal test piece, such that it is located in the center of the aperture when passing through the metal detector. This test package should be introduced into regular flow before the metal detector conveyor, and automatically rejected by the reject mechanism.

Options

• Knife edge transfer either using flat belt or Intralox 1100
• Side transfer design
• Wide variety of automatic reject devices
• Low profile design
• Steep incline design
• Hazardous location ratings
• Reject confirm

Reporting Software

A PC software package which would monitor all critical parameters of each metal detector on-line

Automatically generates data for reports

Metal Detector conveyor systems are available for a wide variety of applications. From basic in-line Carbon Steel to heavy duty USDA systems, each conveyor we construct is engineered to your application.

There are three basic categories of conveyors; 

Carbon Steel

            Used for non-washdown applications with average size products

Stainless Steel

            Used for washdown or USDA approved applications

Automatic rejection systems are designed as an integral part of the conveyor metal detector package. A wide variety of rejection systems can be used on any conveyor, to insure contaminated product is removed without disruption to product flow.

Automatic Reject Devices :

• Air Blast
• Kicker
• Diverter Arm
• Flap Gate
• Linear Retraction
• Drop Nose

Design Considerations

Product flow should allow for evenly spaced products, this will minimize number of products rejected when metal has been detected.

Reject mechanism should be fast enough and strong enough to remove product without disturbing product flow.

•  Belting should be matched to environment and reject concerns
•  Product transfer between metal detector conveyor and existing conveyors