APMD-4010 400mm Belt Metal Detector

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In the food processing, textile, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries, detecting and removing metal contaminants from products is a strict requirement to ensure safety, hygiene, and brand protection. The APMD-4010 400mm Belt Metal Detector is an online automated inspection solution that accurately detects all metal types (ferrous, copper, aluminum, stainless steel) and automatically rejects defective items directly on the conveyor without interrupting production lines.

What is the APMD-4010 Metal Detector?

The APMD-4010 Online Metal Detector is an automated quality inspection system operating on electromagnetic wave induction principles with a 400mm conveyor belt width. As products pass through the aperture frame, the system performs a 360° comprehensive scan to detect magnetic field variations caused by embedded metal fragments.

Automated Operating Process:

  • Conveying: The belt transfers products through the electromagnetic wave aperture frame.
  • Scanning & Analysis: The aperture frame performs a 360° comprehensive scan, detecting and analyzing signals from metal contaminants.
  • Alarm & Rejection: Upon detecting a metal contaminant, the system instantly triggers an automatic rejection mechanism without stopping the machine.

Applications

The APMD-4010 Metal Detector is widely used across automated packaging lines in various industries:

  • Food & Beverage: Metal detection in canned goods, processed foods, confectionery, agricultural produce, and spices.
  • Textiles: Detecting broken needles, sewing needle tips, or metal fragments embedded in apparel, bedding, and home textiles.
  • Toys: Detecting hazardous mechanical contaminants in children’s toys.
  • Cosmetics & Household Chemicals: Inspecting bottled, canned, and pouched products.
  • Versatile Packaging Formats: Suitable for bulk products, pouches, bottles, cans, and carton boxes.

Technical Specifications

Item Specification
HMI Interface 7-inch TFT touch screen
Conveyor Dimensions 1600 × 400 mm
Aperture Height 100 mm (Customizable)
Detection Accuracy

Ferrous (Fe): 0.8 mm

 

Copper (Cu): 1.0 mm

 

Stainless Steel (SUS): 2.0 mm
Max Inspection Sensitivity Up to 0.1 mm (Varies by environment/product conditions)
Conveyor Speed 20 – 30 m/min
Detection Principle Electromagnetic wave
Rejection Method

1. Pusher

 

2. Air blast

 

3. Drop belt

 

4. Alarm stop machine
Power Supply 220V, 50/60Hz

Key Features

  • 360° Comprehensive Inspection: Thoroughly scans all product angles, ensuring no deeply embedded metal fragments are missed.
  • Multi-Metal Detection: Accurately detects all metal types, including ferrous, copper, aluminum, and stainless steel.
  • Impressive Sensitivity: Detects ferrous fragments from 0.8 mm, copper from 1.0 mm, and stainless steel from 2.0 mm (maximum sensitivity reaches up to 0.1 mm).
  • 4 Flexible Rejection Options: Offers pusher arm, air blast, drop belt, or alarm-stop configurations for seamless integration with different packaging types.
  • Customizable Engineering: Aperture dimensions and equipment functions can be tailored to actual product specifications.
  • High Line Integration: Easily interfaces with existing conveyor lines for continuous automated operation without downtime.

Business Benefits

  • Timely Contaminant Removal: Eliminates risks of compensation claims, product recalls, or consumer complaints.
  • Continuous High-Productivity Operation: Rejects defective items automatically on conveyors running at 20–30 m/min without bottlenecking the line.
  • Quality Certification Compliance: Helps factories easily achieve international food safety and quality management certifications (HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, GMP, etc.).
  • Labor Cost Optimization: Fully automates the manual metal detection process.

Why Choose ETEK?

ETEK specializes in:

  • Comprehensive turnkey packaging automation solutions.
  • Customized system consultation, design, and integration.
  • On-site installation, commissioning, and operational training.
  • Maintenance, warranty, and genuine spare parts supply.

Our Commitment:

  • Reliable machine operation with long service life.
  • Optimized return on investment (ROI).
  • Solutions tailored precisely to your industry needs.
  • 24/7 technical support.

Contact Us for Consultation & Quotes

Let ETEK partner with your business to optimize your packaging process. Contact our Hotline at 0866 533 986 for expert advice and a detailed quotation for the APMD-4010 Metal Detector.