At ITMA 2015 Erhardt+Leimer presented a new metal detector for the detection of metal particles in textiles, non-woven fabrics and carpets. The metal detector of the type ELMETA MD 1005 is offered for web widths of up to 6000 mm. A special feature of the device is the segmented detection and evaluation for sections with a width of 300 mm each, making it much easier for the machine operator to locate a metal particle, especially if the web is very wide. LED lamps indicate in which segment the metal particle is located.
The special scanning surface and the aluminum housing prevent damp webs from affecting the detection result. Further, the MD 1005 features an automatic calibration function making sure that temperature changes, the wear and tear of the electronics or slow changes in the mechanical structure don’t distort the detection result. Thanks to this function regular precision adjustment by the operator is not required to guarantee that the metal detector works in the best way possible at any time. It detects particles of steel, stainless steel, aluminum and copper, e.g., steel particles with a weight of at least one mg.
The evaluation electronics and the power supply are already integrated into the housing of the device, ensuring commissioning is straightforward by connecting the operating voltage. As standard no other control or evaluation units are required.
The device can be installed in any orientation in any production machine. Production speed can be up to 400 m/min.
