X-RAY FOOD INSPECTION
Metal Detector Rental
HOW IT WORKS

Metal detectors depend on signal interferences to find metal fragments. While metal detectors are particularly effective when used on a dry, non-conductive product such as raw ingredients, pasta or bread, they’re also excellent for inspecting frozen product and heavily processed foods.
When a particle of metal passes through the metal detector, it disturbs the high-frequency field, and the machine alerts users to the problem.
While X-ray inspection is used to find all types of foreign contaminants, metal detection services are ideal in situations when you are looking specifically for metal fragments
Situations where a metal detector is a good fit include:
- When your only contamination concern is metal
- Early in the process, before dry ingredients are blended
- At the end of the process when multiple ingredients are used
- When glass or plastic packaging is used
The effectiveness of a metal detector is determined by a few factors:
- The size and type of metal
- The size of the aperture
- The product being inspected and its conductivity
- The product packaging

While FlexXray performs all types of inspections in our facility, a metal detection machine rental might be best for you when:
- You have a low-cost and lightweight product to inspect
- Your product is highly regulated and can’t be sent off-site for inspection
- The cost of transporting your product to FlexXray is prohibitive
- You have available manpower and time to operate a metal detection machine on-site
If you’re considering metal detection rentals, let us help you! We can review your individual situation and requirements, and help you find the best solution for your needs.