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Metal detector

At YM we are experts in metal detectors: we work with the leading brands on the market, such as Fortress, to offer you a tailored solution with the best detection rates and reliability. We install them in free fall, between the weigher and the packaging machine, or on our own in-house conveyors, and our engineering department integrates them into your line, designs special reject systems and adapts them to your existing machines.

Models: Metal detector

YM Packaging free-fall metal detector with detector head, screen and reject gate
Metal detector

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Why choose it

01

The leading brands on the market

We work with detector heads from the leading manufacturers, such as Fortress, to guarantee the best detection rates and reliability.

02

Free-fall or conveyor-mounted

Bulk product in free fall, between the weigher and the packaging machine, or on a conveyor for packed or larger products.

03

In-house conveyors

We build our own conveyors to install the detectors on all kinds of machine outfeeds.

04

Special reject systems

Our engineering department designs the reject system each product and each line needs.

05

Integration into your line

We integrate the equipment into customer lines and adapt it to existing machines, without changing what already works.

06

Finishes to suit the product

Depending on the type of product and the working conditions, we use different finishes and grades.

How it works

  1. Infeed

    The product passes through the detector in bulk, in free fall from the weigher, or already packed on the conveyor.

  2. Detection

    The detector head detects any metal contaminant in the product or in the bag.

  3. Rejection

    The reject system removes the contaminated portion or pack: a gate in the free-fall section or a rejector on the conveyor.

  4. Line continues

    The clean product continues to the packaging machine, weight control and case packing.

Does it fit your product?

Tell us what you pack, in which format and at what speed. An engineer studies your case and replies with a proposal.

  • Installation and commissioning
  • Operator training
  • Remote support
  • Spare parts and maintenance

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Metal detector

Models

Free-fallConveyor
ProductBulk, before packingPacked or larger products (no metallised film)
Position in the lineBetween the multihead weigher and the vertical packaging machineOn a conveyor, at the packaging machine outfeed
RejectionReject gate in the free-fall sectionRejector on the conveyor

Configurations

Free-fallVertical detector head between the weigher and the packaging machine, with reject gate
ConveyorDetector head on an in-house conveyor, with rejector
Special usesIntegration into customer lines, special reject systems and adaptation to existing machines

Equipment

Detector headLeading brands on the market, such as Fortress
ConveyorsIn-house manufacture, for all kinds of outfeeds
FinishesDifferent finishes and grades depending on product and working conditions

Complete line

The machine integrates with the rest of the line: dosing, quality control and end of line.

  1. DosingMultihead weigher
  2. PackagingVertical packaging machine
  3. This machineMetal detector
  4. Weight controlCheckweigher
  5. End of lineCase packing and palletising

Labelling and printing at the end of the line

Complete this machine with automatic label application and printing systems to identify the product, ensure traceability and optimise logistics at the end of the line. They integrate into new or existing lines.

Label applicators

A compact, versatile format that can be installed at different points of the process, with high accuracy and connection to the plant control system and production management platforms.

Thermal transfer and inkjet

Variable information printed directly on the pack or label: thermal transfer (TTO, ribbon) for flexible film with high resolution, and non-contact inkjet for cardboard cases, pre-made bags and rigid packs such as tubs.

Print & apply

Prints the variable information on the label in real time and applies it to the pack automatically in a single process, with maximum accuracy and traceability.

Which packs

  • Cardboard cases (RSC, wrap-around or display)
  • Trays
  • Flow packs
  • Doypacks
  • Bags
  • Jars and tubs
  • Bottles
  • Pallets

Why integrate it

  • Modular, configurable design
  • High label placement accuracy
  • Easy integration into existing lines
  • Intuitive HMI programming
  • Adaptation to different production speeds

We choose the marking technology for the pack, the printing surface and the production requirements, and combine it with quality control, case packing, palletising and the rest of a turnkey packaging line.

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Is this the right machine for your product?

Tell us what you pack, in which format and at what speed. An engineer will reply with a proposal.

Frequently asked questions

Free-fall or conveyor metal detector?

Free-fall when the product is in bulk, between the weigher and the packaging machine. Conveyor when the product is larger or already packed in non-metallised film.

Which detector brands do you use?

We work with the leading brands on the market, such as Fortress, and choose the detector head that best suits each product and each line.

Can you integrate it into my existing line?

Yes. Our engineering department integrates the equipment into customer lines, builds the necessary conveyors and adapts it to existing machines.

How is contaminated product rejected?

With the reject system that best fits each case: a gate in the free-fall section, a rejector on the conveyor or a custom-designed special reject system.

Can I combine it with weight control?

Yes. The combi machine brings a metal detector and a checkweigher together in a single unit with one reject system.

For YM customers only

Already running a YM machine? We can supply the pouches too

Doypack pouches with or without zipper, spout or valve, and 3-side seal sachets, sized for your packing machine.

  • Doypack
  • With or without zipper
  • With or without spout
  • With or without valve
  • 3-side seal sachet

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