IQ4: The “Best” Metal Detector Series

► Reliable Detection Performance

Optimized detector mechanics, true Variable Frequency technology, progressive electronics, and a better, faster Auto-Learn brings considerable performance gains over prior generation IQ3+ST search heads. Even in challenging applications, such as a heavy-metalized film product, great sensitivity can be set up with Auto-Learn and inspected without the need for further optimization.

► Robust “Designed to Survive” as Standard

An improved lip and screen, a new sealing arrangement, proven ultra-harsh mechanics and a “beyond” IP69K rating makes the IQ4 search heads hygienic; easy to clean; and super-tough being able to survive harsh food production environments, whether they are hot, freezing cold, dry, dusty or wet, or a combination of them all!

► Modern and Intuitive

A 7” color touchscreen as standard on every model, a crisp and freshened up interface, and enhanced functionality help deliver a much-improved user experience, helping to minimize user errors and make light work of inspection.

IQ4 Search Head

  • 7” Color Touchscreen

Standard across all of the IQ4 range, the big 7” touchscreen offers 33% more space than previous generation metal detectors.

  • Faster, Better Auto-Learn

With significant improvements in signal processing, the new Auto-Learn rapidly delivers excellent detection sensitivities out of the box and provides more line uptime than ever before.

  • Engaging User Interface

The newly designed interface provided across the entire range makes light work of setting, running, and maintaining the IQ4 range and minimizes user errors.

  • A Step-up in Performance

Optimized mechanics and improved product screen help to deliver performance improvements over prior generation detectors.

  • Enhanced Functionality

DDS vector display, “Optimized for Aluminum” PVS improvements, conveyor control, and support for enhanced biometric security all help increase the usefulness of the IQ4 series.

  • Robust “Beyond” IP69K Rating

An improved lip, screen, and blue sealing arrangement, combined with ultra-harsh mechanics proven from the IQ3+ range, make this one of the toughest and factory-friendly metal detectors on the market.

IQ4: Metal Detector Conveyors

Combining the advanced functionality of the IQ4 Metal Detector Search Head with a conveyor to create a complete system compliant to food safety standards.

  • Full Retail Compliance

Systems comply with strict international standards such as IFS, BRC, and FSMA; and can also be supplied with “Higher Level Compliance” functionality to meet the strictest of Retailer Codes of Practice.

  • Wide Product Application

LOMA engineers deliver standard configurations and design complete bespoke systems to suit a wide variety of food product applications.

  • Capable Reject Options

Various reject options, such as Pusher, Air Blast, Carriage Retract Band, or Powered Decliner are available to suit product applications

IQ4 – Flex™ Conveyor

Product Highlights:

  • Modular length configurations of 60” – 72” with width configurations of 12”, 16” and 20”
  • Adjustable working height from 30” – 40”
  • Product Registration Photo Eye (PEC)
  • Variable speed operation (40’/min to 120’/min) and reverse belt capability
  • Casters (lockable wheel and swivel)
  • Stop on detect with alarm horn (automatic rejects optional; air-blast or pusher)
  • PVS (Performance Validation System) with stack light and alarm
  • Harsh washdown configuration, standard
  • Optional: GFSI Compliant reject mechanism and bins with fail-safe sensors

Automatic Reject Options:

  • Belt-Stop / Stop On Detect
  • Pusher
  • Air-blast, single nozzle
  • Lockable bin with reject confirmation and bin full sensors

IQ4 Pipeline

Pipeline system is designed for use in pumped meat applications or non-meat applications such as with liquids, soups, or sauces.

  • Rejects to Suit Product Application

With over 20 years of research and development, LOMA’s engineers have designed systems to suit many different product applications.

  • Integrated into the Filling and Linking Process

The IQ4 Pipeline is engineered to easily integrate with filling, clipping and linking systems, such as Handtmann and Vemag.

Features:

  • 7” Color Touchscreen
  • Variable Frequency Technology
  • Robust IP69K rating for use in both High-care and Low-care environments

IQ4 Vertical Fall

LOMA’s Variable Frequency Technology in Gravity Fall applications helps deliver great detection sensitivities with differing product conditions. The IQ4 Vertical Fall is a gravity-fed system for inspecting powders or granules.

  • Can be installed at the beginning of the production line to inspect materials in bulk powder or granule form.
  • Variable Frequency Technology
  • Sealed to IP66 for wash down applications
  • Quick-release sealed valve or cowbell reject mechanisms available

IQ4 Waferthin

LOMA’s Variable Frequency Technology in Gravity Fall applications helps deliver great detection sensitivities with differing product conditions. The IQ4 Waferthin is a compact throat metal detector for installation above bagging machines.

  • Compact design to fit in the tightest spaces
  • Variable Frequency Technology
  • Sealed to IP66 for wash down applications

Metal Detection for Pharmaceutical

IQ4 LOCK-PH Pharmaceutica

The new compact IQ4 LOCK-PH Metal Detector offers advanced detection performance, construction quality and reliability, making it the most effective inspection solution for the high-speed elimination of metal contaminants in any capsules, tablets, soft and hard caps after the tablet press and de-dusting processes. The new IQ4 LOCK-PH offers world class detection performance at an excellent lifetime cost of ownership.

Suitable Applications: Tablets, Capsules, Soft Gels, Lozenges

Features:

  • Intuitive

7” color touchscreen enables ease of use and simple operation.

  • Capability

The detector and reject can process up to 30,000 tablets a minute and is designed to keep pace with any future processing equipment.

  • Innovative

Its streamline design makes the unit faster to wash down and sterilize between product changeovers.

  • Robust

The 304 stainless steel easy-clean polished frame ensures stress free cleaning.

  • Flexible

The frame is adjustable via height, width, and angle of tilt via a gas strut and has a new clamping sleeve, ensuring the unit can be conveniently maneuvered to be up running within minutes.

Reject Options: Lift flap, Wash-in-place (WIP), Dust-tight, Diverter (Failsafe)

IQ4 LOCK-PH Vertical Fall Pharmaceutical

The quality of finished product can only be guaranteed if incoming and in-process materials are effectively screened to remove all unwanted metallic particles. Vertical Fall metal detectors are recommended to inspect incoming raw materials in free-falling powder or granular form and to inspect formulations prior to tableting or encapsulation.

Suitable Applications: Powder, Granules

Features:

  • Throughput

Inspect up to 3000 KG per hour.

  • Accurate

Best in class detection to magnet and non-magnetic metals.

  • Friendly

Auto-learn and automatic product tracking for user-friendly operation.

  • Reliable

Up to 8000 data events can be stored and retained even during power interruptions.

  • Compliant

The unit includes standard failsafe, reject confirmation, air failure, audible alarm and reset key switch.

Reject Options: Sealed Valve, Cowbell Diverter

IQ4 BottleChek Metal Detector Conveyor

The BottleChek Metal Detector Conveyor inspects bottles or vials at the end of the packaging line for unwanted metallic particles. Deployment of the reject system takes place without causing bottle damage or product loss in the event of metal contamination being detected.

Suitable Applications: Bottled Products, Vials, Tubs

Features:

  • Adaptable

Our true multi-frequency adapts to new product and packaging in seconds.

  • Flexible

Available with a full range of systems and reject options: including full fail-safe specification compromising reject confirmation, air failure alarm and bin full alarm.

  • Robust

The specially designed conveyor easily integrates into a production line where side-to-side bottle transfer of the smallest bottles is achieved with complete accuracy.

  • Versatile

The bottle check can be specified with a variety of head sizes to suit customer requirements.

Reject Options: Stainless Steel Reject Tray, Reject Bin

Insight Pharmaceutical – Metal Detection

Product Highlights:

  • Designed for inspecting tablets and capsules after the tablet press and de-duster process
  • Throughput up to 30,000 units per minute
  • Best in class calibrated detection levels of 0.25mmFE, 0.3mmNFE, 0.4mm St/St
  • Gas strut stand frame offering exceptional maneuverability making it convenient for use with all leading tablet presses and encapsulation machines
  • Four password protected security levels are provided for Operators, Supervisors, Engineering and Administration
  • Full IQ, OQ, PQ validation documents and certification
  • Design and construction compliant with21 CFR, parts 210 and 211 and certified to NEMA 4X / IP66

IQ3+E – Metal Detector Range

Product Highlights:

  • The improved Auto-Learn rapidly delivers excellent detection sensitivities out of the box and provides

more line uptime than ever before

  • Variable-frequency detection (31 to 882 kHz)
  • Full range of aperture sizes to suit products being inspected
  • Multiple product memories for rapid product change over and data storage
  • Multilevel password protection provides secure access