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News Release from: Lock Inspection Systems | Subject: MET 30+
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 March 2005
Metal Detectors Showcase At Interpack
Lock Inspection Systems will be showcasing its MET 30+ range of metal detectors at Interpack on its stand hall 5, stand AO1-1, April 21-27.
Lock Inspection Systems will be showcasing its MET 30+ range of metal detectors at Interpack on its stand hall 5, stand AO1-1, April 21-27 Visitors will be able to view the MET 30+ 3f in operation
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 3 Mar 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Lock claim it is the world's first fully automatic triple frequency detector, capable of highly accurate inspection of both polyfilm and metallised packaged products.
The 3f operates at three crystal controlled frequencies - high, medium and low - and features an in-built automatic frequency selection facility which chooses the optimum frequency, whatever the product or packaging.
When inspecting poly-wrapped products, the detector is said to automatically select high frequency, whereas for a product packaged in metallised film it will operate at low frequency.
The MET 30+ 3f's in-built automatic product set-up facility eliminates time spent configuring the detector and ensures consistently high performance by memorising settings for up to 100 products.
The fully-operational line will demonstrate the MET 30+ hf and MET 30+ 3f metal detectors as well as Lock's proprietary ADC software and touchscreen interface.
Based on the MET 30+, the MET 30+ hf is claimed to offer up to 30 per cent higher sensitivity than standard detectors.
The unit employs a single high frequency, crystal controlled oscillator and is designed primarily for snack food and bakery industries.
The MET 30+ hf inspects dry foods such as biscuits or crisps at 875Khz - four times more than standard food industry detectors said Lock.
Lock will also demonstrate its standard membrane keypad and touchscreen interface mounted on MET 30+ detectors.
The membrane keypad lends it to use in harsh production environments, like the meat industry.
The user-friendly touchscreen panel incorporates Lock's ADC software so the data can be viewed on the screen itself rather than from a networked PC or laptop.
That delivers accurate detection of the tiniest particles of metal - whatever the product profile, said Lock.
In addition, Lock will be highlighting the ATEX-approved Compact Vertical Fall detector.
It has passed explosive pressure tests in-line with requirements of the stringent ATEX Directive.
ATEX certification guarantees that powders, granules and dusts can pass safely through the detector vessel with no risk of explosion.
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