Metal Detection Systems

Metal Detection

Since its establishment in 1969, LOMA SYSTEMS® has collaborated closely with food manufacturers and retailers to drive technological advancements. Consequently, LOMA® possesses an unparalleled level of experience and expertise in the effective implementation of metal detection within food and pharmaceutical industry production lines.

LOMA’s IQ4 range of metal detectors represents the culmination of expertise from LOMA, LOCK Inspection, CINTEX, and BRAPENTA, drawing on over 50 years of customer-back innovation. Adhering to the Designed to Survive® philosophy, LOMA’s engineering teams have developed detectors that offer exceptional sensitivity while being user-friendly. These inspection systems are easy to install, operate, and maintain, and are built to endure challenging production environments, ultimately providing an excellent cost of ownership.

The IQ4M, LOMA’s latest addition, is equipped with a variety of enhanced features, including multi-spectrum detection, RFID technology, and OPC-UA connectivity. These advancements significantly optimize detection capabilities and enhance both security and connectivity. The ingress protection level remains unchanged, maintaining an industry-leading IP69 rating. Learn more about the IQ4M.

Why choose the IQ4 Series

Reliable Detection Performance

The optimized detector mechanics, true Variable Frequency technology, advanced electronics, and enhanced Auto-Learn capabilities result in significant performance improvements compared to the previous generation IQ3+ST search heads. Even in demanding applications, such as those involving heavy-metalized film products, exceptional sensitivity can be established using Auto-Learn, allowing for inspection without additional optimization.

Designed to Survive® Philosophy

The IQ4 search heads feature an enhanced lip and screen design, a sealing arrangement, and proven ultra-harsh mechanics, all contributing to an impressive “beyond” IP69K rating. These attributes ensure that the search heads are hygienic, easy-to-clean, and remarkably durable, capable of withstanding the demanding conditions of food production environments—be they hot, freezing, dry, dusty, wet, or a combination thereof.

Modern and Intuitive

The IQ4 is equipped with a standard 7” color touchscreen across all models, offering a crisp and intuitive interface. This enhanced functionality significantly improves the user experience, reducing the likelihood of errors and facilitating efficient inspections.

Loma Range of Metal Detection Products

IQ4M Metal Detector

The IQ4M Metal Detector features variable frequency and multi-spectrum detection technologies designed for integration within production lines or conveyor systems.

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IQ4 Conveyorized Metal Detector System

The IQ4 Conveyorized Metal Detector system is designed for packaged and loose products and can be supplied with full retail compliance.

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IQ4 RUN-WET® Conveyorized Metal Detector

The IQ4 RUN-WET® Conveyorized Metal Detector system is designed for packaged and loose products within High-Care environments.

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FLEX Conveyor

The FLEX conveyor is a fully-functional, adjustable metal detector system that comes in a variety of aperture heights, belt speeds and belt lengths. Through LOMA’s QuickBuild program, we get you inspection systems when you need them. The system is designed to meet the majority of operational needs without the lead time of a custom-built system.

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IQ4H Metal Detector

The IQ4H Metal Detector is designed to be integrated within production lines or conveyor systems.

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IQ3+E Metal Detector Range

The IQ3+E Range of Metal Detectors for a range of applications.

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IQ4 Pipeline Metal Detection

The IQ4 Pipeline is a robust metal detector system designed for use with pumped and flowing products such as meat slurries, soups, sauces, jams or dairy.

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IQ4 Vertical Fall Metal Detection

The IQ4 Vertical Fall is a gravity fed / throat metal detector system designed for inspecting bulk, powders and granules. This system is supplied complete with frame, throughput tube and a choice of sealed valve or cowbell reject, depending on application.

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IQ4 Waferthin Metal Detection

The IQ4 Waferthin is a compact gravity fed / throat metal detector system designed to be installed between gravity feed hoppers, multi-head weighers and VFFS bagging machines with a minimal metal free zone required.

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Insight Pharmaceutical Metal Detection System

The Insight PH Pharmaceutical Metal Detector is designed for inspecting tablets and capsules after the tablet and de-duster process with throughput of up to 30,000 units per minute. The system is built with a gas strut stand frame offering exceptional manoeuvrability making it convenient for use with all leading tablet presses and encapsulation machines.

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IQ4 LOCK-PH Metal Detection System

The IQ4 LOCK-PH Pharmaceutical Metal Detector is designed for inspecting tablets and capsules after the tablet and de-duster process with throughput of up to 30,000 tablets / capsules per minute. The system is built with a gas strut stand frame offering exceptional manoeuvrability making it convenient for use with all leading tablet presses and encapsulation machines.

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Insight Vertical Fall Pharmaceutical Metal Detection System

The Insight Pharmaceutical Vertical Fall Metal Detection system is designed for inspecting powders and granules with a throughput of up to 3000kg per hour.

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IQ4 LOCK-PH VF Pharmaceutical Metal Detection System

The Insight Pharmaceutical Vertical Fall Metal Detection system is designed for inspecting powders and granules with a throughput of up to 3000kg per hour.

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Your metal detection, checkweighing and x-ray inspection systems are vital to ensuring you meet production goals. In today’s changing regulatory environment, meeting production goals while remaining compliant is becoming increasingly difficult. With over 120,000 systems installed and over 20 years of experience  we’ve got the knowledge to ensure your system stays running throughout its lifecycle.

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