Gravity fed metal detector
The gravity fed metal detector is a specialized metal detector used for pharmaceutical purposes. This box-like machine is able to detect whether it has stainless steel contaminants or minute pieces of ferrous or non ferrous elements. One of the pioneers of this technology is the Eriez Pharmaceutical Company and their model is called the E-Z Tec Pharmaceutical Gravity Fed Metal Detector .
Standards
The gravity fed metal detector is highly sensitive and has a compact design. It is conveniently designed for a pharmaceutical setting. It is important for this particular metal detector system to meet strict FDA standards because of the nature of its function and process involved in it. The accommodation of specimens should be space-restricted within the areas of tablet and encapsulation rooms.
Features
A new gravity fed metal detector unit has adjustable sensing heads and is designed to be easy-to-use and clean for optimum efficiency. The adjustable support stands come with castors and they are made from 304 stainless steel. It uses a five-minute quick-start operation and a high speed reject device. It also simplifies equipment validation.
Specifications for Eriez's E-Z Tec
The specifications of Eriez's E-Z Tec Pharmaceutical gravity-fed metal detector includes a sensing head with a NEMA 4x/IP 66 and polished or glass bead 304 stainless steel with ABS liner, weight of 250 lbs, an aperture of 0.8 inches high x 3 inches wide or 1-1/2 inches high x 4 inches wide, and a power supply of 120v/240v and 48-62 Hz.
Its electronics specifications include a crystal oscillator to give a drift-free frequency, a user-friendly phase and other sensitivity adjustments, plus removable and easily accessible removal circuit boards. It also has instantaneous recovery, self-check calibration and circuitry verification compatibility, and electronics that can eliminate auto balancing circuitry. Additionally, it can operate at a temperature range of 0 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius, and offers a field-switch and wide zones made for static environments.
The E-Z Tec has reject device options that uses a reject gate at a high-speed solenoid. You have the option to add a micro processor control and interface ports (RS232 and 485). It can also adapt a PC software for remote control and monitoring.
Field tests
It is important to get an FDA approved gravity fed metal detector to be assured that it has been tested and proven to be safe. The Food and Drug Administration Board is the highest authority in the certification of safe food, drugs, pharmaceutical, and food safety equipments. The other worldwide authority that you may want to get certification from is the World Authority in Advanced Technology for Magnetic, Vibratory, and Metal Detection Applications.