Food Metal Detector for Poultry Processing Line

Product Overview

The system is mainly installed on conveyor lines after cutting, grading, freezing, or packing processes. It automatically inspects chicken products and detects ferrous metals, non‑ferrous metals, and stainless steel particles with high sensitivity.

Designed with stainless steel construction and hygienic food‑grade materials, this conveyor metal detector is suitable for demanding environments such as poultry slaughterhouses, meat processing plants, and frozen food factories.

Modern food inspection systems help processors improve quality control, reduce product recalls, and meet international food safety requirements.

Working Principle

The Food Metal Detector uses electromagnetic detection technology based on a balanced coil system.

When poultry products pass through the detection tunnel on the conveyor belt, the sensor generates a controlled electromagnetic field. If metallic particles exist inside the product, they disturb the electromagnetic field and create a signal change.

The control system analyzes the signal and determines whether metal contamination is present. When a metal object is detected, the system activates an automatic rejection device, such as an air blast, push arm, or conveyor stop mechanism, to remove the contaminated product from the production line.

The entire inspection process operates automatically without interrupting normal production.

Main Features

1. High Sensitivity Metal Detection

• Detects ferrous metals

• Detects non‑ferrous metals

• Detects stainless steel particles

• Stable detection performance under continuous operation

2. Automatic Product Rejection

Equipped with optional rejection systems:

• Air blast reject

• Push arm reject

• Drop flap reject

• Conveyor stop alarm

3. Food Grade Stainless Steel Design

• SUS304 stainless steel structure

• Waterproof and corrosion resistant

• Easy cleaning and maintenance

• Suitable for wet poultry processing environments

4. Intelligent Control System

Features:

• Touch screen operation

• Automatic calibration

• Product memory storage

• Detection parameter adjustment

• Alarm records

5. Strong Anti‑Interference Performance

• Stable operation near motors and conveyors

• Reduces false alarms

• Suitable for high‑speed production lines

6. Easy Integration

Can be installed with:

• Poultry packing lines

• Chicken grading systems

• Conveyor systems

• Frozen food production lines

Technical Specifications

Actual sensitivity depends on product characteristics, aperture size, moisture content, and production environment.

Application

The Food Metal Detector is widely used in poultry and food processing industries where product safety inspection is required.

Typical applications include:

Poultry Processing

• Whole chicken products

• Chicken breast

• Chicken wings

• Chicken legs

• Chicken nuggets

• Frozen poultry products

Meat Processing

• Beef products

• Pork products

• Sausage production

Food Packing Lines

• Ready‑to‑eat food

• Frozen food

• Retail food packages

For poultry processing plants, the equipment is usually installed after cutting, portioning, freezing, or before final packaging to ensure finished products are free from metal contamination.

Application Case

Case 1: Chicken Processing Factory – Southeast Asia

A poultry export company required a reliable inspection solution before frozen chicken products entered international distribution.

Before installation:

• Manual inspection was inefficient

• Metal contamination risks existed

• Product quality control was difficult

After installing the conveyor food metal detector:

• All finished chicken products were automatically inspected

• Contaminated products were removed immediately

• Production safety was improved

• Export compliance was strengthened

Case 2: Frozen Poultry Packing Plant – Middle East

A frozen poultry supplier needed an inspection system compatible with its automatic packing line.

The metal detector was integrated after the packing process to inspect sealed packages.

Results:

• Continuous inspection achieved

• Labor requirements reduced

• Product quality became more consistent

• Customer confidence improved

Advantages

• Improve Food Safety
  Detects metal contamination before products reach consumers.

• Protect Brand Reputation
  Reduces risks of customer complaints and product recalls.

• Increase Production Efficiency
  Automatic inspection replaces manual checking.

• High Reliability
  Stable detection performance in demanding food processing environments.

• Hygienic Construction
  Designed for easy cleaning and compliance with food processing requirements.

• Flexible Integration
  Suitable for different poultry processing lines and production capacities.