Metal detector validation is metal contamination prevention.
Annual calibration, where the detector is checked independently for performance validation is required. The hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) approach states that critical control points (CCPs) are the areas on your production line in which hazards can be prevented, eliminated, or reduced to acceptable levels. The first step in this approach is to identify your main contamination hazards. For most manufacturers, this will be metal— predominantly stainless steel. Metal is commonly used throughout a production line and in processing and packing environments.
Tiny pieces may shred off cutting blades or grinders, faulty packaging machinery might discharge small shards into products, or metal fragments
can even be unintentionally introduced farther upstream during harvesting. Without regular validation and maintenance care, inspection equipment could fail to detect a contaminant, resulting in a product impurities which can go unnoticed. This can pose a potential safety risk which can be detrimental for a company.
What exactly is validation?
First, a metal detector is verified by placing the correct certified test sphere in or on the product to prove the detector meets its sensitivity.
Once this process is complete, a third-party vendor can validate the metal detector by ensuring the equipment meets the verification requirements.
Verification is scheduled through a third party vendor to verify that the detector is detecting a specific range of metal pieces or particles. Detectors that meet these standards will pass validation. For example, if the metal detector has been verified to detect a 2.5mm stainless sphere, the third party vendor will validate the results with validation documentation, such as a certificate, and a validation sticker on each detector that has been validated. Periodic testing should be scheduled at least once annually. Armada Sales can validate any brand of metal detector, checkweigher or X-ray.
Tiny pieces may shred off cutting blades or grinders, faulty packaging machinery might discharge small shards into products, or metal fragments
can even be unintentionally introduced farther upstream during harvesting. Without regular validation and maintenance care, inspection equipment could fail to detect a contaminant, resulting in a product impurities which can go unnoticed. This can pose a potential safety risk which can be detrimental for a company.
What exactly is validation?
First, a metal detector is verified by placing the correct certified test sphere in or on the product to prove the detector meets its sensitivity.
Once this process is complete, a third-party vendor can validate the metal detector by ensuring the equipment meets the verification requirements.
Verification is scheduled through a third party vendor to verify that the detector is detecting a specific range of metal pieces or particles. Detectors that meet these standards will pass validation. For example, if the metal detector has been verified to detect a 2.5mm stainless sphere, the third party vendor will validate the results with validation documentation, such as a certificate, and a validation sticker on each detector that has been validated. Periodic testing should be scheduled at least once annually. Armada Sales can validate any brand of metal detector, checkweigher or X-ray.
Our services include: (May not be applicable to all brands)
- Visual inspection of the system including reject devices, conveyor belt, product tube conditions, control boxes, air controls and regulator and overall system condition
- Metal Detector Mechanical Integrity including Phase, verification of customer metal test samples and reliability, signal level, verification of reliable rejection and operation, and control panel functional test
- Any Technical Adjustments including recommendations or attention needed
- Validation Certificate with recorded settings & test results, and recorded recommendations
For more information or to schedule validation contact us!
562.607.7718
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info@armadasalesinc.com
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562.607.7718
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