Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the new Thermo Scientific APEX 300 metal detectors, offering high sensitivity in a small, easy-to-install package. These new APEX models also are available in complete drop through (D) and pipeline (P) systems, making integration into a production line easy and fast. Specifically designed for food and beverage applications, the APEX 300 is ideal for bulk flow and piped products, the company said. Due to its small size, the APEX 300 also is offered in combination with the Thermo Scientific VersaWeigh checkweigher, creating a state-of-the-art integrated weighing and contaminant detection system.
The new metal detectors build on the APEX family of products. The APEX 300 specifically addresses a new class of applications by handling fast-moving, gravity fed or piped products without sacrificing sensitivity. Designed with new signal processing algorithms, the APEX 300 is optimized for high-speed scanning and detection of contaminants, the company said. The unique multi-coil design of the APEX 300 delivers the highest level of sensitivity possible in a compact, lightweight design.
All APEX 300 metal detectors have a hygienic design, which allows for easy wash down and cleaning. In bulk flow and pipeline applications this eliminates the chance of cross-contamination during product changeover. The detector’s rugged touch screen has no removable parts, which translates to lower maintenance and, ultimately, a lower total cost of ownership.