What this category covers
This category covers metal detectors used on pharmaceutical and food production lines. These products detect metal fragments in tablets, capsules and other products and remove contaminated items automatically. They are usually installed after compression or encapsulation, or before packing.
Includes:
- ✓Digital metal detectors for tablets and capsules
- ✓Free-fall and chute-type detectors
- ✓Detectors with automatic rejection
- ✓Conveyor-based detectors for packed goods
- ✓Units with data logging and alarms
Excludes:
- ✕X-ray inspection systems
- ✕Visual and camera inspection machines
- ✕Checkweighers
Examples (not the full range):
- ›A digital metal detector supplied for tablet and capsule lines
What these products are used for
These products protect patients and brands by finding metal contamination before products are packed and shipped. They address risks such as metal fragments from worn machine parts, screens or tooling reaching finished goods, which can lead to recalls.
Buying, comparing, learning and reordering
Buyers compare detection sensitivity, reject systems, aperture size and data features. Learning searches ask how metal detection works and where detectors should sit on a line. Repeat demand includes servicing, test pieces and additional units for new lines.
Key variations within this category
Detection sensitivity
Product type and aperture size
Reject mechanism
Data recording and alarm features
Installation position on the line
Single-product versus multi-product setup
Use cases and scenarios
A tablet plant checks every tablet leaving the press before de-dusting and packing. A capsule line checks output from the filling machine. A food processor inspects packaged items before dispatch. A contract manufacturer stores product settings for different clients.
How to choose
Match aperture and sensitivity to product size and type, and plan the installation position early. Advanced data and audit features suit plants that face regular inspections but cost more. Ask about routine testing and service support before buying.
Related categories and products
Related categories include tablet presses, tablet de-dusters, capsule filling machines and pharma machinery spare parts.