IMD-M150 Metal Detector for Pharmacy
The IMD-M150 is a gravity-fall pharmaceutical metal detector sized to sit after a tablet press, capsule filling machine or sieve, with a 137 x 25 mm detection aperture. It finds ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel at Fe 0.3 to 0.5 mm and SUS304 0.6 to 0.8 mm, through a food-grade plexiglass channel with SUS316 product-contact parts.
Key benefits
- 137 x 25 mm aperture sized for tablet and capsule streams
- Detects ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel contaminants
- Fe 0.3 to 0.5 mm and SUS304 0.6 to 0.8 mm sensitivity
- SUS316 product-contact parts with a food-grade plexiglass channel
- Stores 100 product settings with auto-learning
Problems it solves
- Metal wear particles from a tablet press reach the finished batch
- Stainless steel contaminants are the hardest to detect and the most likely source
- Re-tuning at every product change costs line time
- Non-pharmaceutical-grade contact materials fail a hygiene audit
Who it is for
- Pharmaceutical QA teams controlling metal contamination
- Production engineers fitting detection into an existing tablet line
- Manufacturers running many products on shared equipment
Application scenarios
- Installation after a tablet press
- Installation after a capsule filling machine
- Installation after a sieve machine
- Cosmetics, nutraceutical and fine chemical powder lines
Technical features
- DSP detection with special phase adjusting technology
- Auto balance function
- Dual frequency operation
- Touch screen with USB port and multi-language interface
- Auto-learning of product characteristics
Specifications
| Detection Width | 137 mm |
|---|---|
| Detection Height | 25 mm |
| Sensitivity | Fe 0.3 to 0.5 mm, SUS304 0.6 to 0.8 mm |
| Display Mode | TFT touch screen |
| Operation Mode | Touch input |
| Product Storage | 100 products |
| Channel Material | Food-grade plexiglass |
| Rejecter Mode | Automatic rejection |
| Power Supply | AC 220 V (optional) |
| Pressure Requirement | 0.5 MPa or more |
| Main Material | SUS304, product-contact parts SUS316 |
Figures are those published by the factory for this model. Where a value is shown as TBC it is not published, and we will confirm it with the factory before you order rather than estimate it.
Quality control
- Stated sensitivity is measured on a test sample inside the channel; real sensitivity depends on the product and working conditions
Customisation options
- Customised rejecter system
- Different surface treatments
- Other aperture sizes available on request
Compared with other models in the range
Within the IMD series the M80 gives a 72 x 17 mm aperture and the M100 an 87 x 15 mm one. The M150 is the widest at 137 x 25 mm, which is what to specify when the product stream or chute is larger.
Use guide
- Install after the tablet press, capsule filler or sieve
- Supply compressed air at 0.5 MPa or more for the reject mechanism
- Run the auto-learning cycle once per product and save it as one of the 100 settings
- Select the stored product at changeover instead of re-tuning
- Verify with Fe and SUS test pieces at the interval your quality plan requires
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Where this product is used
Part of Metal Detectors for Pharmaceutical Production ยท typically specified for:
Guides that cover this equipment
The Three Metal Detection System Types in Food Processing
Conveyor, gravity-fall and pipeline systems each cover product the others cannot reach. Most plants need more than one.
Why Detection Sensitivity Falls as the Aperture Gets Bigger
The single most useful thing to understand before specifying any inline detector, and the reason oversized apertures quietly waste money.
IMD-M150 Metal Detector for Pharmacy FAQ
What sensitivity does it achieve
Fe 0.3 to 0.5 mm and SUS304 0.6 to 0.8 mm. Note these are measured on a test sample inside the channel; real sensitivity depends on your product and conditions.
Where should it be installed
After equipment such as a tablet press, capsule filling machine or sieve machine.
What are the product-contact materials
SUS316 for product-contact parts, with a food-grade plexiglass channel and SUS304 main construction.
How many products can it store
100, with auto-learning of product characteristics.
What air pressure does the rejecter need
0.5 MPa or more.
Are other aperture sizes available
Yes. The source specification states that different sizes can be fulfilled on request. Send your chute dimensions on WhatsApp.
Can the rejecter be customised
Yes, a customised rejecter system and different surface treatments are offered.
Quotation for the IMD-M150 Metal Detector for Pharmacy
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