tna’s next gen metal detector was designed to dramatically increase detection capabilities. Along the way, tna, also developed hyper-detect 5 to operate at unrivalled high speeds of up to 250 bpm, with consistent quality when integrated with tna robag and intelli-weigh solutions.
The hyper-detect 5 can detect ferrous contaminants from 0.8mm to 0.9mm, non-ferrous pieces up to 1.0mm and non-magnetic stainless steel from 1.0mm to 1.2mm. It is the world’s first non-symmetrical balanced coil metal detector with a conical aperture in the detector. Conventional ‘throat’ metal detectors inspect the product before it enters the bag to allow the use of metallised film, but these limit product throughput and packaging speeds. The tna hyper-detect 5 allows the metal detector to be positioned much closer to the multi-head weigher, dramatically increasing the speed at which the bagger can produce finished bags.
The integrated design, including its unique shape and tapered chute, does not increase the system’s height, so it requires minimal installation space. It may also be fully integrated with baggers and weighers. In this way, the detector can run at much faster speeds while maintaining high sensitivity levels.
Lawrence Roos, group R&D manager, tna, commented, “Ensuring products are contaminant free is critical in today’s health and safety focused operating environments. Yet it’s just not an option to sacrifice efficiency while these vital checks take place. The new tna hyper-detect 5 allows manufacturers to maintain high packaging speeds while ensuring that their products are checked to the highest standards, achieving high performance operations with safety assured.”
