Metal detector test stick

Overview
Testing the performance of a metal detector, X-ray or a check weighing system is an essential part of production quality control and a required activity in food safety management systems. Standards and retailer codes such as HACCP, IFS and BRC define critical control points that must be verified and documented to demonstrate compliance.

Test stick composition
A test stick is a durable plastic rod housing a SUS spherical ball with a certified material composition. Test sticks are designed for use in control and verification procedures for metal detectors and X-ray inspection systems to simulate contaminant detection conditions.

Supply and certification
All test sticks from DETECTRONIC are supplied with;

• Certification document
• Unique certification traceability number
• A unique color coating on the plastic cover identifying the metal type
  • Red, yellow and blue for FE, NON FE and SS

Range
DETECTRONIC offers a wide range of test sticks compatible with different metal detector technologies and X-ray inspection requirements, including variants for conveyor widths and operating frequencies.

Technical specifications

• Primary application: verification/testing of metal detectors, X-ray systems and check weighing systems
• Purpose: ensure detection performance at critical control points and provide documented evidence for compliance
• Construction: plastic stick housing a SUS spherical ball with certified material composition
• Certification: supplied with a certification document and unique certification traceability number
• Identification: unique color coating on plastic cover to identify metal type (Red = FE, Yellow = NON FE, Blue = SS)
• Available range: variants for different detector types, conveyor sizes and X-ray inspection requirements