THERMOFORMED packaging manufacturer Macpac has announced it has installed a CEIA THS21 900 KHZ metal detection system at its facility in Stockport.
A 1,500mm conveyor feeds small stacks of finished thermoformed packs through the machine’s 450mm x 300mm aperture prior to packing and despatch. If metal is detected, a signal stops the conveyor and rejects the contaminated product.
Fully HACCP and GMP-compliant and ISO 9001-certified, Macpac explained the CEIA THS21 model offers a ‘high level’ of detection on all magnetic and non-magnetic metals including stainless steel. It can detect fragments of non-ferrous and ferrous metals down to 1.2mm and stainless steel down to 1.5mm.
“Macpac’s on-going commitment to quality was a key driver in the decision to install a metal detection system,” said sales manager Simon Firth. “We reviewed several suppliers and chose the CEIA because it was the best technology for our application with highly accurate metal detection and superior reliability. Adding this piece of equipment gives us the capacity to ensure tighter checks can be made as and when required.”
Macpac designs and manufactures a range of thermoformed packaging solutions including trays, box inserts, clam packs and flow wrap trays. The recyclable packs are produced from rPET with a ‘minimum’ of 80% recycled content.
