FORTRESS TECHNOLOGY’S FOOD SAFETY COMBI UNIT MAKES NZ DEBUT
Fortress Technology will showcase its new waste-reducing, space-saving Raptor Combination metal detector and checkweighing system at this year’s Foodtech Packtech.
Processing at 150 ppm, the Raptor Combination system is a fully integrated metal detector and checkweigher providing food safety and weight compliance for packers and food processors. Prioritising food safety, it features advanced metal detection infeed, outfeed, reject, bin full and bin door lock sensors, covering every phase of the inspection process.
Supported locally and available through the company’s manufacturing centre in Cambridge, the Raptor Combination unit uniquely includes every inspection Grocery Supply Code of Practice (COP) specification pre-programmed into the machine. It also includes a walk-through COP guide and easy-to-follow animated metal detection test screens.
“Compared to other food inspection combination systems on the market, the Raptor Combination system always prioritises metal detection performance. It also automatically addresses application-specific product effect,” says Tim Whyte, Fortress Technology New Zealand general manager.
“Checkweighing is a good manufacturing practice though not a HACCP requirement. While processors can ship products without using a checkweigher, products must be inspected for potential metal contamination before they are sent to grocers domestically and internationally,” says Whyte.
The checkweigher element gathers live and historical batch statistics to offer valuable insights into upstream efficiencies, for example product giveaway. Optional communication adapters allow for customised data collection, with a choice of communication protocols to suit data collection systems already in place.
Designed for continuous functionality, the metal detector, conveyor and reject device operate independently of the checkweigher status. A unique industry feature, this ensures uninterrupted operation and reliable performance.
Accurately inspecting and weight checking products and pack formats ranging from 50 grams up to 8kg and measuring up to 400mm in length, the Raptor Combination system is available in four belt widths – 100mm, 200mm, 300 and 400mm. Modular and flexible I/O electronics enable easy integration with upstream and downstream equipment, including automated filling, portioning and packing equipment.
“Each Raptor Combination system is equipped with 500 product settings. These can be expanded if required. Optional Contact 4.0 instantly records real-time GFSI, HACCP production and QC audit results. Pulling into customer-compatible reports, all this data is collated from information captured by the machine COP sensors.”
Fortress Technology also has a Raptor BBK Combination in the series to inspect heavier, large bag or case applications, for example milk powder, ingredients or pet foods.
“Come and see us on Stand C16 and discover how Fortress Technology is improving food safety for processors locally and globally,” says Whyte.
SEE US AT FOODTECH PACKTECH STAND C16
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