Metal detectors find metallic foreign bodies in non-metallic products and prevent contamination as well as production break downs, and expensive repairs to sensitive machinery. Metal detectors can be integrated with existing production lines or provided with a conveyor specifically matched to the requirements.They are used in many industrial processes, including: Bulk / Packaged Foods, Food Ingredients, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics, Rubber, Nonwoven Textiles, Forestry, Aggregates, Coal Mining, Recycling, Cement Production, Clay Production, Lime Works, and more.
Cassel is proud to engineer and manufacture the HQ/SSE series conveyors to complement the METAL SHARK® metal detectors.
To provide optimum performance, the conveyor’s design has been adapted to the special requirements of metal detectors. HQ/SSE conveyors perfectly complement Cassel METAL SHARK® BD Metal Detectors. HQ/SSE conveyors are available in standard and custom designs as well as with a variety of optional accessories. Due to the excellent quality of manufacturing, the conveyors are maintenance-free. They perform reliably and remain durable even in the harshest environments while needing to comply with the highest quality standards (like in the food industry).
The HQ/SSE conveyor series are typically equipped with the METAL SHARK® BD metal detector.
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Features & Benefits of Metal Detector Conveyor HQ
Equipment selection is based on product to be inspected, product dimensions and weight, packaging, belt speed and environmental ambient conditions. Standard and custom solutions are available.
Available rejects: Stop-on detect; pusher; flip bar; retracting belt; air blast; reject bins; fail-safe rejects.
METAL SHARK® BD Metal Detectors: Rectangular sensor head for conveyors.
Cassel′s Metal Detector BD, typically integrated onto conveyor belts, include readily adjustable settings to ensure extreme equipment sensitivity, stability and reliability. A variety of reject mechanisms (pusher, belt stop and alarm, etc.) is available to alert operators of a “find” or to divert contaminated products. The conveyor belt, framing and controls are made with sanitary designs for food grade process applications. Cassel Metal Detectors can be easily adjusted for the best product inspection tasks even under harsh environmental conditions or for conductive products.
The Metal Detector BD is generally used for: frozen products, candy, bread/cakes/pastries, fish, meat/meat products, ready-to-serve meals, and raw material checking.
The METAL SHARK® BD is enclosed in a 100% stainless steel housing unit and is specifically designed for use in the food industry.
Available digital controllers: METAL SHARK® 1, METAL SHARK® 2A
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Features & Benefits of Metal Detector BD
HACCP and IFS compliance: Per HACCP principles, Metal Detectors are classified as critical control points and continuous checking is required to meet standards. If requested, Cassel can integrate a performance validation system (PVS) which automatically prompts the operator to test Metal Detector performance at pre-set intervals.
Operational history: Metal contaminant detection, changes in parameter settings and other events are recorded with the date and time. Users can view the list of “incidents” on the control panel or export the log via a serial port.
Ready for SHARKNET® software: To comply with HACCP and IFS standards, SHARKNET® enables automatic downloading of data documentation to a Windows-based PC.
LPW option for low-pressure wash-up (IP67): To obtain the IP67 rating, the METAL SHARK® controller can be housed in a double-thick stainless steel enclosure. This upgrade allows for wash-up with a low-pressure water hose.
HPW option for high-pressure wash-up (IP69k): To obtain the IP69k rating, the aperture can be specially sealed to prevent leaks and the METAL SHARK® controller can be housed in a double-thick stainless steel enclosure. Daily wash-ups with a steam hose at a maximum pressure of 60 bar/900 psi can be handled. This feature benefits manufacturers in industries where frequent wash downs are required, such as in meat-processing industries.
The METAL SHARK® HW is a conveyor system for wet environments. Exceptionally easy to clean. Available in two belt widths of 250 and 350 mm, each width with BD sensor pass heights of 125/150/175 /200/ 225 mm. This system is usually available as stock, tagged with an attractive price.
The HW conveyor series is equipped with the METAL SHARK® BD metal detector.
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Features & Benefits of Metal Detector Conveyor HW
Easy cleaning, hygienic design: Open stainless steel frame without dirt traps. Waterproof stainless drum motor. Fully encapsulated sensor head. FDA/USDA approved conveyor belt.
Metal Detector METAL SHARK® IN Liquid
Cassel’s IN Liquid metal detector is specially designed for liquids and slurries in the food industry. With its maintenance-free design and high quality construction it operates absolutely reliable even in the most challenging industrial environments.
To meet the food industries hygienic requirements the rugged stainless steel sensor and housing are smoothly finished for easy cleaning. The hoses and reject systems are constructed for high temperatures and pressures up to 16 bar, so they can easily be cleaned by SIP/CIP systems.
The METAL SHARK® IN Liquid system is adjustable to many kinds of production lines. It is available with hose diameters from 1″ to 4″ and several types of connection, e.g. tri-clamps, milk-threads or aseptic flanges.
The METAL SHARK® IN MEAT is a compact metal detector for sausage pumps and stuffer machines. Mobile base frame, stand with integrated gas spring for easy height adjustment 850 – 1200 mm (33.5 – 47.2″), for installation between stuffer and clip machine. Includes connection cable with external device plug and socket.
Compact metal detector for sausage pumps and stuffer machines. Mobile base frame, stand with integrated gas spring for easy height adjustment 850 – 1200 mm (33.5 – 47.2″), for installation between stuffer and clip machine. Includes connection cable with external device plug and socket. Please advise on type of stuffer machine upon ordering the metal detector.
Available types for:
Special type INA MEAT available for installation with linking gear box and twisting device, for Handtmann.
Available digital controllers: METAL SHARK® 1, METAL SHARK® 2A
Features & Benefits of Metal Detector IN MEAT
Production Line Integration
Sturdy frame: the hygienic design is easy to clean. All rods are completely welded on all sides. Due to an integrated gas spring, height adjustment is easy to handle for one operator. Four castors make it comfortable to move the metal detector.
Plug in & ready to go: the external device cables are plugged in between the filling and the clipping machine. Pipe connections and link cables are provided compatible with the stuffer type.
HACCP and IFS Compliance
Easy cleaning: due to the hygienic design, Metal Detector IN MEAT type can be easily disassembled for daily rinsing with water or steam hose cleaning. The construction proves its worth in sausage productions with several wash-ups a day. The optional Ex-PWC reject will not impede product flow. The reject piston can be easily removed for daily water hose cleaning. Other reject systems are available.
An opening for test rods: allows the affirmation of the correct operation of the metal detector within seconds without suspending the ongoing production.
Ready for SHARKNET® software: SHARKNET® enables automatic data storage onto a Windows-based PC to fulfill HACCP and IFS standards.
METAL SHARK® GF metal detectors are built into gravity feed pipelines to monitor for unwanted metal contaminants in continuously flowing granules or powders, such as sugar, flour, corn meal or spices. As bulk material flows through the metal detector, the reject flaps promptly separate even the smallest metal contaminants from the product stream.
METAL SHARK® GF (Gravity Feed) is specifically designed and constructed for the food industry and its requirements. It is enclosed in 100% stainless steel housing, product touching parts are made according to FDA food grade quality standards. The maintenance-free design and high-quality construction ensure reliable operation even next to vibrating machines, in hot or explosion-endangered areas (ATEX zone 21 and 22 versions available).
METAL SHARK® GF can log in to the SHARKNET® for documentation and reports according to HACCP, IFS, GMP and BRC.
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Typically, the METAL SHARK© PH types are used at the outlet of a tablet press and provide highest performance in detecting magnetic and non-magnetic metals.
The tablets fall through the metal detector. With the reject flap smallest metal objects are separated out of the goods’ stream promptly. With a maintenance free design and high quality construction, for reliable operation in the most challenging industrial environments.
Available digital controllers: METAL SHARK® 1, METAL SHARK® 2A
Features & Benefits of Metal Detector PH
Outstanding Sensitivity and Stability: The METAL SHARK©-2A provides outstanding sensitivity, accuracy, stability and precise compensation of product effects.
IQ, OQ, PQ, SQ Qualification Templates: Cassel supplies the required qualification templates along with the METAL SHARK©-2A PH metal detector (SQ is optional).
Performance validation: The performance validation automatically prompts the operator to test the performance of the Metal Shark at pre-set intervals.
Infeed and Reject System: System Chutes, moulded, for both infeed and reject. Solenoid driven stainless steel reject diverter mechanism, mirror polished, variable infeed / outfeed height Quick demount design for easy cleaning. The cow bell reject is designed to not damage tablets. The reject is disassembled without tools.
Support Stand: Stainless steel support stand, mirror polished, mobile through castors and fixed feet, height adjustable.
No Maintenance: The automatic balance and calibration control ensures many years of reliable performance. The requirement for costly routine manufacturer actions is eliminated. Once set, the METAL SHARK©-2A does not require any manufacturer adjustment at all. Therefore implementing the METAL SHARK©-2A PH will help to save your service budget.