Metal detector for the pharmaceutical industry PHARMATRON 07 HQ
The highly sensitive mobile gravity free-fall style metal detector PHARMATRON 07 HQ is primarily designed for the pharmaceutical industry. It is designed for the examination of pills and capsules. It fits almost every tablet press.
The detector is fully automatic, equipped with a high-speed reject flap that instantly diverts the contaminant from the product stream and minimizes the loss of a good product. Incredible sensitivity and reject speed allows up to 2 000 000 pills/hour to be processed!
The PHARMATRON 07 HQ Clean detector is mobile and height-adjustable. Its individual parts can be dismantled without tools.
The PHARMATRON 07 is a synonym for metal detectors with the highest detection accuracy and reliability.The detector coil has several layers of shielding. This makes the detector immune to external electromagnetic interference, allowing for extremely accurate metal detection. It can separate metal particles from 0.2 mm!
It is made of stainless steel with an emphasis on hygienic design.It meets the strictest hygiene requirements required in the pharmaceutical industry. All parts being in contact with the material comply with the FDA standard.
Hygienic design and extreme sensitivity make the PHARMTRON 07 HQ the absolute top detector for the pharmaceutical industry.
This detector is equipped with a first-rate AMD 07 control unit with a range of advanced features. The unit is fitted with a touch screen, so its operation is simple and intuitive.It enables permanent monitoring of electronic and mechanical parts. The mesuNET system arranges for remote maintenance and network integration of the device.
Principle advantages of a metal detector
- Mobile metal detector for tablets/film coated tablets. The highest hygienic standard thanks to covering and separating mechanis made of AISI 3161 stainless steel. All parts entering the contact with the product can be disassembled quickly without the use of the tools so that optimum and easy cleaning is possible. Pipeline diameter DN50. All metal particles are detected and it is both off-shell particles and the ones in the form of inclusions in the end product. Quick decontamination of all parts entering the contact with products being checked.
- Suitable for any sort of tabletting or dust-collecting appliance.
- High capacity thanks to DN50 round connecting flange.
Device description
- Inlet
- Detection coil
- Control unit
- USB connector
- Frame
- Quick clip
- Wheels with locking
- Outlet for the detected contaminants
- Lock
- Output for the cleaned (good) material
- Inspection window
The PHARMATRON 07 HQ gravity free-fall style metal detector is:
- Reliable – in process and detection
- Fast – in response and cleaning
- Conforming – in design and data management
Throughput (capacity)
In the table are stated the hourly capacities of the detector, both for round and elongated pills.
| Pieces / hour | Description | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model - 40 mm | Model - 50 mm | ||
| 1.280.000 | 2.000.000 | Round tablet | pr. 5 mm |
| 320.000 | 500.000 | Round tablet | pr. 8 mm |
| 224.000 | 350.000 | Round tablet | pr. 13 mm |
| 320.000 | 500.000 | Elongated tablet | 8 x 4 mm |
| 96.000 | 150.000 | Elongated tablet | 19 x 7 mm |
Optional equipment
The PHARMATRON 07 HQ detectors can be supplied with a wide range of additional equipment:
- Signal units – beacon, buzzer, beacon with siren
- MesuSET – operation of detector via laptop
- MesuNET – network integration and remote maintenance
- UL, CSA Certification
- FMEA, IQ-OQ documentation
Special design
Do you have special requirements regarding the metal detector design? The most common requirements include:
- Dust tight (DT)
- Wash-in-Place (WIP))
Materials employed
- Frame – stainless steel (1.4301 / SS 304)
- Detection coil - stainless steel (1.4301 / SS 304)
- Control unit - stainless steel (1.4301 / SS 304)
- Sensor area – PTFE
- Connection flange - stainless steel (1.4301 / SS 304)
- Inlet hopper - stainless steel (1.4301 / SS 304)
Dimensions
We can supply units with different height, inside diameters, frames, etc. to meet your requirements.
We will ask you to specify the required modifications so that the offer can be elaborated exactly according to your requirement.
Sensitivity of a metal detector
The detector sensitivity depends on many parameters, such as the aperture diameter (the smaller the aperture, the higher the sensitivity), the material speed, the density of the product, its temperature, humidity, etc.
Maximum obtainable sensitivity can be established by testing your product sample in our laboratory. We will perform these tests free of charge. Please contact us, we will discuss the test execution as well as the dispatch of your material samples.17.03.2022
The PHARMATRON 07 HQ sensitivity diagram:
| Model | Sensitivity (mm) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fe | NonFe | SS | |
| 40 | 0,20 | 0,20 | 0,35 |
| 50 | 0,25 | 0,30 | 0,40 |
AMD 07 Control unit
A first-rate control unit is essential for the proper functioning of any detector. Our control unit is made with an emphasis on the high quality of workmanship and components.
The result is a stable control unit with a wide range of functions (just to name a few):
- Communication via Ethernet = unlimited flexibility
- Compact control unit
- Auto-balance including the suppression of interfering signals and automatic sensitivity calibration
- Dynamic auto-tracking – maximum sensitivity in operation
- Multi-filter system using digital filtration for maximum stability in harsh environments
- Self-monitoring system ensures that all important components function properly
- Narrow detection zone provides an accurate location of the metallic particle in the detection field allowing precise separation
- Easy intuitive operation – essential for detector operation
- 5.7" Color display
- Product storage memory backup – for up to 500 products
- Metal detector network and remote service - diagnostics, parameter change, SW update
- USB data media – USB data connection is a standard equipment to store data, carry out easy SW update, upload additional files etc.
Scope of delivery
The delivery of PHARMATRON 07 HQ detectors includes:
- Detection head
- Reject unit including pneumatic components such as air pressure regulator, etc.
- Control unit (= electronics mounted in a metal cabinet)
- Connecting cables
- Installation hardware
- User manual
- Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Power consumption: max. 75 W
- Type of protection: IP 65
- Min. working temperature: - 5 °C
- Max. working temperature: + 20 °C
- Relative air humidity: 0 – 95 % (without condensation)
- Power cable: 2.9 m with plug
Gravity free-fall metal detectors are specialised devices designed to inspect bulk and freely flowing materials that pass through a pipe or channel under the force of gravity. They are installed in production lines of the food, pharmaceutical or chemical industry, where they detect and automatically reject metal contaminants before further processing or packaging of the product.
We offer six models of gravity free-fall metal detectors for the food industry: Metal detector METRON 07 PowerLine, Metal detector METRON 07 FlatLine, Metal detector QUICKTRON 07 RH HyQ Clean, Metal detector QUICKTRON 05 A, Metal detector METRON 05 CR, and Metal detector PHARMATRON 07 HQ. Each model is designed for specific applications and differs in sensitivity, design and control unit.
Sensitivity depends on the specific model and aperture diameter. For example, the Metal detector METRON 07 PowerLine achieves sensitivity of up to 0.4 mm for ferrous metals (Fe), 0.5 mm for non-ferrous metals (NFe) and 1.5 mm for stainless steel (SS). The Metal detector QUICKTRON 07 RH HyQ Clean detects Fe from 0.5 mm, NFe from 0.6 mm and SS from 1.5 mm. Exact values always depend on the aperture diameter and the properties of the inspected product.
The Metal Free Zone (MFZ) is a protective area around the detector where no metal structures must be placed, to avoid interference with detection. The Metal detector METRON 07 PowerLine and Metal detector METRON 07 FlatLine do not require a Metal Free Zone thanks to their special design concept, which greatly simplifies installation and saves space on the production line. The Metal detector QUICKTRON 05 A and Metal detector METRON 05 CR do require a Metal Free Zone.
A gravity free-fall metal detector operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction. The material falls freely through the detection head under gravity, which generates an electromagnetic field. If the material contains a metal contaminant, it causes a change in this field, which the device immediately registers. The control unit then activates an automatic ejector that removes the contaminated product from the production process.
The detectors are equipped with two types of control units. The models QUICKTRON 07 RH HyQ Clean, METRON 07 PowerLine, METRON 07 FlatLine and PHARMATRON 07 HQ use the AMD 07 unit with a 5.7" colour touch display, Ethernet connectivity, remote mesuNET access and memory for 500 products. The models QUICKTRON 05 A and METRON 05 CR are equipped with the AMD 05 unit with a 5-line LCD display, 4 buttons and memory for 500 products.
Yes, our gravity free-fall metal detectors are certified and designed for the food industry — they meet hygiene requirements and are made from materials suitable for contact with food. The Metal detector PHARMATRON 07 HQ is specifically designed for the pharmaceutical industry with the highest demands on hygiene and detection sensitivity. All models comply with applicable standards and regulations in force in the EU.
We provide comprehensive service support including installation, commissioning, operator training and regular calibration. To verify correct detector function, test pieces are available for regular sensitivity checks. Customers can also use the mesuNET remote access for monitoring and managing detectors over the network — available on models with the AMD 07 control unit.