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How Can Metal Contamination Be Prevented in Metal Detection?

It is crucial for food manufacturers to constantly monitor and scan products for metal contaminants. Constantly searching for metal contaminants allows manufacturers to comply with codes of practices and health and safety regulations. This blog will give a general overview of metal contamination in food products.   What Contaminants Can Be Found By A Metal […]

How To Perform Tests On Metal Detectors

Having an Industrial metal detector on site allows manufacturers to identify and reject contaminated products prior to them leaving through the factory door. It is crucial for manufacturers to regularly perform tests on their metal detectors to make sure no contaminated products make it to retailers’ shelves. This blog will detail why testing your metal […]

What is an Inspection Equipment Calibration?

Utilising inspection systems brings a wealth of benefits to all manufacturers. The technology has allowed companies to continue production at high speeds whilst ensuring the safety of products. However, all inspection equipment, metal detectors, checkweighers and combination systems, must be calibrated for health and safety purposes. This article intends to inform readers why calibrations need […]

Metal Detector Test Pieces UK

In order to keep production lines running smoothly, retailers state on their COPs that metal detectors should perform tests once an hour. To do so means passing product through the detector with a test piece to check that a metal detector will detect and reject contaminated products. SNB understand the need for customers to have […]