Mettler-Toledo produces conveyorised metal detection systems in Shanghai

Mettler-Toledo Instruments (Shanghai) Co., Ltd is manufacturing a wide range of conveyorised metal detection systems from its Shanghai facility specifically for Asian companies. The Series 40, MB, 60 and 70 conveyorised metal detection systems developed from the Group’s Western designs are produced locally in Asia, to the company’s European quality standards. The quality assurance standards enable manufacturers to yield consistent, contaminant-free products, and assure compliance with international food safety standards and regulations, including the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 6 and International Food Safety (IFS) Food Standard Issue 6. In addition to improving product quality and enhancing brand reputation, the metal detector and conveyor together form important elements to support compliance with food safety regulations and prove due diligence in the case of a product recall. The company offers standardised equipment design to shorten lead times, however it can customise systems depending on individual customer requirements.

Operating at high speeds, the range of conveyorised metal detection systems inspect numerous types of wet and dry food and non-food products, including chilled and frozen foods, and loose and packed products. The technology can be adjusted to the specific type of metal detection necessary depending on the application.

The Series 40 conveyor is suitable for use on metal detectors inspecting light packaged products at the end of the production line. It is available with fixed or variable speed drives as required by the manufacturers’ productivity needs. Developed for use in wet and harsh manufacturing environments, the Series MB is sealed to Ingress Protection Rating (IP) 65 standard, preventing ingress of water and other chemicals that can damage the conveyor motor. Its modular polyethylene conveyor belt has also been engineered to withstand high-pressure, high-temperature cleaning regimes, ensuring a sterile environment while reducing maintenance. The Series 60 and Series 70 systems are ideally suited for the inspection of medium to large packaged dry products. The length and height of the system can be designed according to the size of the pack for optimum inspection. All conveyor systems have a fully-welded construction with a casing design that eliminates dirt traps to meet brand owners’ hygiene requirements.

Mettler-Toledo Instruments offers a profile software platform which allows for the highest level of continuous, ultra-sensitive detection of metal contaminants. Manufacturers can also benefit from the option of an additional alert system which notifies operators instantly via short message service (SMS) or email of potential product contamination. For many other applications, signature software platform provides reliable capabilities for detecting metal contaminants.

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