Conveyor Metal Detector
For packaged goods, trays, pouches, and bulk products on belts. Configure reject devices and optional checkweigher integration.
- For belt-line production
- Reject device options
- Layout guidance available
Core Keyword Focus: Metal Detector for Food
Metal Detector for Food Processing Lines
Conveyor, pipeline, and vertical (gravity-fall) systems designed to detect ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants — with hygienic configuration options and validation-friendly workflows for production sites.
- Configured to your product form, packaging, and line speed
- Washdown/IP options for hygienic environments
- Fast engineering confirmation & quotation
B2B
Line-matched configuration
Hygienic
Washdown-ready options
Audit
Validation support
We align sensitivity targets with real product effect and aperture size.
We provide guidance for reject confirmation and routine performance tests.
Conveyor
Pipeline
Vertical
Food Metal Detector Solutions (By Line Type)
Choose the system based on product form, packaging style, and installation constraints. A correct selection reduces false rejects while keeping stable detection performance.
Pipeline Metal Detector
For liquids, sauces, dairy, meat slurry, and paste products. Hygienic interfaces and CIP-oriented options.
- For pumped products
- Sanitary connection options
- Designed for stable flow conditions
Vertical / Gravity-Fall Detector
For powders and granules in free fall on vertical packaging lines. Compact installation and fast response.
- For powders/granules
- Compact for VFFS lines
- Easy access for cleaning
Selection Guide (Choose the Right System Fast)
Use the quick guide below. If you’re unsure, share your product + line details and we’ll recommend the best configuration.
Step-by-step inputs (for accurate model matching)
- Product form: solid, powder, or liquid/paste
- Package: film, foil, tray, carton; and product size
- Line speed: packs/min or flow rate
- Opening size: belt width & product height, or pipe diameter
- Environment: dry vs washdown, IP requirement
- Validation: test routine and logging needs
Conveyor vs Pipeline vs Vertical (comparison)
| Line Type | Best For | Typical Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conveyor | Packaged goods on belt | Reject device choice affects throughput and verification |
| Pipeline | Liquids / pastes in pipe | Stable flow and sanitary interfaces matter for performance |
| Vertical | Powders / granules in free fall | Compact design for VFFS; quick response for gravity feed |
Tip for sensitivity planning
Sensitivity depends on aperture size and product effect. Share your target test piece requirement and product details—we’ll estimate a realistic achievable range and the best configuration.
Send Details for RecommendationSpecifications (Typical Configuration Checklist)
Provide your parameters for an exact configuration. The table below helps procurement and engineering teams align requirements.
| Item | Typical Options | What You Provide |
|---|---|---|
| Detection metals | Ferrous / Non-ferrous / Stainless steel | Target sensitivity requirement (test piece) |
| System type | Conveyor / Pipeline / Vertical | Product form + packaging style |
| Opening size | Custom (aperture/pipe) | Belt width & product height, or pipe diameter |
| Line speed | Matched to throughput | Packs/min, belt speed, or flow rate |
| Reject method | Pusher / Air blast / Drop flap / Diverter | Preferred method + space constraints |
| Environment | Dry / Washdown configurations | IP requirement and cleaning routine |
| Records / access | HMI + optional event logs | Audit requirements (if any) |
| Integration | Optional checkweigher / conveyors | Need combined station or standalone |
Fast quotation inputs (copy & paste)
Product + packaging | Line type | Belt width/pipe diameter | Speed | Target sensitivity | Washdown/IP | Reject method
Validation & Documentation (Audit-Friendly Workflow)
Many food sites run routine tests and documented corrective actions. We support your validation planning with practical guidance.
Routine performance tests
Define test frequency and certified test pieces. Confirm reject function and record results per SOP.
- Start-up / shift / changeover checks
- Test piece pass/fail criteria
- Reject verification guidance
False reject reduction
Wet/salty products may increase product effect. Configuration and stable installation help reduce downtime.
- Learn-mode optimization
- Aperture sizing guidance
- Mechanical stability checklist
Records & traceability (optional)
Where required, event logs and access controls can support traceability and accountability workflows.
- Event logging options
- Access control options
- Audit-ready documentation package
Note: Final compliance depends on your configuration and local regulations. This page provides general guidance for planning.
Applications in Food Industry
Common use cases where metal detection helps reduce recall risk and supports quality programs.
Meat & Poultry
Seafood
Dairy
Bakery
Snacks
Frozen Foods
Spices & Powders
Coffee & Tea
Sauces & Pastes
Ready Meals
Designed for production realities
We prioritize stability at line speed, clear reject behavior, and configuration matched to your products.
- Line-speed oriented configuration
- Reject method matched to products
- Installation guidance to reduce noise
Built for hygienic environments
Food lines require reliable sealing and fast cleaning. We offer washdown-ready configurations and cleaning-oriented designs.
- Washdown/IP configuration options
- Easy-to-clean structures
- Food-oriented materials by request
FAQ
Answers for procurement and engineering teams.
What contaminants can a food metal detector detect?
Food metal detectors typically detect ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel.
Achievable sensitivity depends on opening size, product effect, packaging, and installation.
How do I choose conveyor vs pipeline vs vertical metal detector?
Choose conveyor for belt lines (packaged/bulk), pipeline for liquids/pastes in pipes,
and vertical/gravity for powders/granules on vertical packaging lines.
Will wet or salty products reduce sensitivity?
Yes. Conductive products can create product effect. Proper configuration, stable mechanical installation,
and optimized learn modes reduce false rejects while maintaining detection performance.
How do we validate performance for HACCP or customer audits?
Typical validation includes documented test routines using certified test pieces, reject verification checks,
and clear SOPs for start-up/changeover/corrective action. Optional records can support audit workflows where required.
What information do you need to quote the right model?
Product type + package size, line type, belt width/pipe diameter, line speed, target sensitivity,
reject method preference, and washdown/IP requirements.
Get a Fast Quote (B2B)
Share your product and line details. We’ll recommend the best metal detector for food configuration.
1Share product + line inputs
2We confirm configuration & layout
3Receive quotation & guidance
Tip
If you have a target test piece requirement (for validation), include it in the message for faster alignment.
Business Info
Practical configuration support for food production sites. Fast response for B2B inquiries.
Service Scope
- Food processing lines (packaged, bulk, powders, liquids/pastes)
- Conveyor / pipeline / vertical (gravity-fall) metal detector configurations
- Reject method planning and installation guidance
Response Time
Typical reply within 24 hours for inquiry submissions.
Fast quotation
Engineering confirmation
B2B support
Validation Support
- Guidance for routine performance testing
- Test piece selection and reject verification planning
- Documentation support for audit preparation (as required)
Note: Specifications and compliance needs vary by product and site requirements. Share your line details for accurate configuration guidance.