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Detector Type
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| Hand Held / Portable | Portable or hand held metal detectors are suitable for residential, commercial or field use. | ||
| In-Line / Conveyed Media | Devices detect trace amounts of metal where the media is introduced via conveyor. | ||
| In-Line / Gravity Fed - Free Flowing | Devices detect trace amounts of metal where the media is gravity-fed or free-flowing. | ||
| In-Line / Internal Pipeline | Devices detect trace amounts of metal within media transported though a pipeline. | ||
| Modular / Mounting Kit | Modular metal detectors can be mounted under a conveyor, on a doorway, or in another area where detection of metal objects is required. Devices are not free-standing and may or may not include a mounting kit. | ||
| Walk-Through | Walk-through metal detectors are most often used in security applications. They detect metals carried though a doorway or passage. | ||
| Vehicle Mounted | Devices are designed for mounting on a vehicle. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary detector types. | ||
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| Hot Metal Detection (HMD) | Devices are capable of hot metal detection (HMD) where temperatures may exceed the curie point. | ||
| Non-Ferrous Metal Detection | Devices can detect aluminum, brass, lead, and other non-ferrous metals. | ||
| Non-Magnetic Metal Detection | Devices can detect alloyed steels and other metals that are classified as non-magnetic. | ||
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Performance Specifications
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| Sensitivity | Sensitivity is defined by a device's ability to detect metals down to a certain size or diameter. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Sensing Width / Diameter | Sensing width is the width of the belt on which the product is conveyed, or the width of the opening for a walk-through metal detector. For pipeline metal detectors, sensing diameter refers to the pipe's inside diameter (ID). | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Throughput / Mass Flow | Throughput or mass flow refers to the mass of material that can pass through a detector over a given period of time. This measurement is specific to in-line metal detectors used for free-flowing or gravity-fed applications. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Speed / Velocity | This is the speed at which media travels through the metal detector, or the speed at which the detector can be transported. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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| Digital Interface | |||
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| Serial / Digital | Devices can provide signal outputs in serial, parallel, Ethernet or other digital formats. | ||
| Network / Fieldbus | Devices output signals that are formatted according to an industrial fieldbus protocol such as CANbus, PROFIBUS®, or SERCOS; a networking protocol such as Ethernet; or another industrial automation protocol. PROFIBUS is a registered trademark of PROFIBUS International. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary digital interfaces. | ||
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Applications
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| Bombs / Mines | Devices are used to detect land mines, unexploded munitions, or bombs. Typically, these metal detectors are hand held, modular, or vehicle mounted. | ||
| Ceramic / Glass | Devices are suitable for use in the ceramic or glass processing industries. Metal inclusions in ceramics and glasses are known to cause the unexpected failure of finished products and materials. | ||
| Chemical / Material Processing | Devices are suitable for use in the chemical or material processing industries. | ||
| Coil / Web Processing | Devices are suitable for use in coil or web processing applications. | ||
| Commercial / Professional | Devices are suitable for use in commercial or professional (contractor) applications. | ||
| Construction / Rebar Absence | Devices detect the presence of metal rebar in concrete bridges or buildings. These metal detectors are used in the architectural, building, and construction industries. | ||
| Electrical / Cable | Devices are used to detect underground cables or metal within cables, and other electrical components during manufacturing processes. | ||
| Food / Beverage | Devices are designed for use in the food and beverage industries. This includes not only food products, but also packaging and products that come into contact with foods and beverages. | ||
| Logging / Wood | Devices are suitable for use in logging, saw mill or wood processing applications. Metal staples, nails and inclusions can destroy expensive saw blades and cutting tools. | ||
| Lubrication | Devices can detect metal chips, burrs or inclusions in lubrication systems. These metal detectors are used to protect expensive machinery from rapid deterioration. | ||
| Mining / Quarry | Devices are suitable for use in quarries, or in other mining applications. Aggregates with metal inclusions can cause unwanted wear on industrial crushers and mills. | ||
| OEM / Industrial | Devices are designed for use in industrial or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) applications. | ||
| Packaging | Devices are used in the packaging industry to detect metal in feed materials or packages. | ||
| Pharmaceutical / Biotech | Devices are suitable for use in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries. This includes not only drug products, but also packaging and products that come into contact with pharmaceuticals. | ||
| Plastic / Rubber | Devices are suitable for use in plastic or rubber processing industries. | ||
| Recycling | Devices are used in the recycling industry to remove or sort bulk material. | ||
| Security | Devices are designed to detect metal objects and explosives for security purposes. | ||
| Textiles | Devices are designed for use in the textile industry. | ||
| Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary applications. | ||
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Features
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| Background Correction | Background correction or product-effect compensation is used compensate for and/or suppress magnetic, electrical or other background interference signals. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Location (Mapping / Marking) | Devices can flag, mark or locate metal inclusions. This is a useful feature for salvaging raw product and bulk material. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| NEMA / IP Enclosure | Devices have a NEMA or IP enclosure to house and protect electronic components. NEMA enclosures are rated by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and designed for hazardous or non-hazardous locations and indoor or outdoor use. Ingress protection (IP) enclosures provide protection against foreign objects and moisture. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Product / Material Rejection | Devices can reject products or bulk material when pre-set limits are exceeded. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Programmable | Devices are programmable, allowing the user to specify working parameters and define the metal detector function. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Sensitivity Adjustment | Sensitivity can be adjusted to detect metals of a certain size or diameter. Ranges typically span several millimeters. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Shallow Depth Sensing | Devices are used for detecting metal within shallow-depth profiles. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Sorting Gates / Alarm Mode | Devices include sorting gates or alarms to sort bulk material when pre-set limits are exceeded and/or notify the user by visual or audible methods. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Touch Screen Interface | The device's display screen is contact-sensitive to allow direct input. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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