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As we already know, industrial metal detectors are an integral part to food and other industries. Metal detectors help manufacturers stay in line with customer codes of practices and allow products to leave the factory door at the highest quality.

Industrial metal detectors vary in type and sizes. The most common metal detector on the market is the standard metal detector on a conveyor which is able to detect Stainless Steel, Non-Ferrous and Ferrous. For those running foil products, customers can purchase an FIF metal detector that specifically looks for Ferrous.

As well as metal detectors on conveyors, there are pipeline detectors, drop-through detectors (also known as gravity of vertical fall), pharmaceutical detectors and twin head detectors (encompasses a standard and FIF detector on one frame).

 

Used Industrial Metal Detectors

Buying a refurbished or used metal detector can seem like a daunting task. With so many options online and at auction, it can be hard to find the correct metal detector within a budget.

Our top tips for buying a metal detector are:

• – Understanding the make and model – there are a few units on the market that certain service suppliers would deem obsolete and unable to service. At SNB, we provide ourselves on keeping “out-dated” metal detectors running, so no matter what the age we can help.
• – Is the unit built to a retailer specification? – for those manufacturers that are applying to supply to a retailer, it’s crucial that the unit includes retailer specification features such as a bin status monitor and air pressure switches.
• – Rejection Systems – depending on product weights will depend which type of reject system would suit your production. If your product is small in weight, we would recommend an air blast system. Anything above 500g we would recommend other rejects such as Air Kicker, Retract Band, Drop Tables and Lift Tables
• – The Specifics – it is handy to be able to answer questions such as: which way does the conveyor belt need to run (R-L or L-R)? How many packs per minute is the optimum? What sensitivities are you currently looking for? Does the unit need to be a non-standard height (Standard height 850mm -/+ 50mm)?

The more knowledge and specific information about the type of metal detector you would like the better. But if you don’t already have a metal detector, not to worry, SNB would be able to go through all these specifics with you to ensure the best metal detector is quoted.

 

Buying Used Industrial Metal Detectors From SNB

SNB have a wide variety of all types of metal detectors available for new and existing customers to buy or rent at any time within the year. We have all our refurbished and used stock units online for customers to browse. Our inventory is constantly growing to suit the needs of our customers, so whatever your requirements, SNB electronic Services can help.

Not sure from looking online which metal detector would suit your factory? The solution is to give SNB a call or drop us an email. We are happy to guide businesses in the right direction. Whether you are looking for a specific brand or just an Alarm Belt Stop, we can advise you of the right unit.