DETECTION SYSTEMS / PHARMACEUTICAL

Pharma Metal Detector for Tablets & Capsules

Pharmaceutical metal detector for tablets and capsules. Detects Fe, non-Fe and stainless steel after the tablet press or capsule filler, with auto-reject.
Detection Pharma
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Product Overview

The TrueCare Pharma Metal Detector is a high-sensitivity tablet and capsule metal detector installed directly after the tablet compression machine or capsule filling machine. It detects ferrous (Fe), non-ferrous (copper, aluminium) and stainless steel particles, including fragments from worn punches, dies and sieves, and rejects contaminated tablets automatically. Its inclined chute design connects in-line with the de-duster, and the cGMP stainless steel build with tool-free disassembly speeds up cleaning and changeover. Validation-ready documentation (IQ/OQ, confirm) and audit-friendly event logs help pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers meet regulatory expectations.
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Applications

A Pharmaceutical Metal Detector is designed to detect and reject metallic contaminants from pharmaceutical products during the manufacturing and packaging process. It helps ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with pharmaceutical manufacturing standards.

Typical Applications:
  • Detection of ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless-steel contaminants in tablets and capsules. 
  • Inspection of pharmaceutical products after compression, coating, or encapsulation processes. 
  • Detection of metal contamination caused by broken machine parts, screws, needles, or processing equipment wear. 
  • Protection of downstream machinery and prevention of contaminated products reaching the market. 
  • Automatic rejection of contaminated products to maintain continuous and reliable production. 
A pharmaceutical metal detector is widely used in tablet and capsule manufacturing lines to ensure that the final product is free from unwanted metallic contamination before packaging or further processing.
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Standard Features

  • Compact design fits into small spaces.
  • Uses ARM controller with digital signal processing
  • Large touch screen interface for intuitive operation, supporting multiple languages and featuring extensive data storage capacity.
  • Audio & graphic indication on detection of metal contamination.
  • Rapid, integrated rejection mechanism minimizes material waste.
  • Overall stainless steel construction (SUS 304) complies with GMP requirements.
  • Highly stable and extremely sensitive, ensuring reliable detection of very small contaminants.
  • Simple installation, operation, and maintenance.
  • Uniquely engineered to eliminate external interference factors like vibration, noise, and product effects, which can otherwise hinder detector performance.
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Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Aperture size (W X H)Ferrous (Fe), Non-Ferrous (Cu, Al), Stainless Steel 304/316L
Capacity3,000,00 Pcs/Hour
Product Storage Quantity100 Kinds
Channel MaterialFood Grade plexiglass
Rejector ModeElectrically operated fast acting flap
Power SupplyAC220V , 1-Phase , 50/60 Hz
Main MaterialSS304 (Product Contact Parts : SS316)
Detective Sensitivity (Ø mm)
Fe0.25 mm
Non-Fe0.35 mm
SUS0.45 mm
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