One of the primary challenges the meat production industry faces on an ongoing basis is ensuring that the highest quality meats reach the consumer without containing any metal contaminants. Metal contamination is typically found in the processing stage but can be introduced in other phases, such as:
- accidentally caused by workers
- during preventative maintenance
- during transportation to the processing plant
- in processing from mechanical failure or wear and tear
- in the raw product itself before it arrived at a processing plant
Metal is considered toxic and very dangerous for human consumption causing illness and injuries. Metal contamination is an issue that affects not only the consumer but also the reputation of the company.
The Consequences of Metal Contamination in Meats
Metals typically react with cell mechanisms and can be very problematic. Small amounts get filtered out when you urinate, but heavy metals tend to hang around in the tissues as well as your bloodstream and bones. When too much is ingested, the metals start to accumulate and eventually cause serious problems. Consequently, when metal materials find their way into the meat and other foods, they can cause serious injuries such as damage to dental work, mouth or throat lacerations, or even intestinal perforation. Hence the importance of metal detection technology.
About the M6 Simultaneous Multi-Frequency Metal Detector
As the #1 metal detector on the market today, the Anritsu M6 Simultaneous Multi-Frequency Metal Detector can maximize quality and protect a company’s brand reputation. Some key features of the M6 include:
- advanced digital signal processing
- electrical noise and vibration resistant
- high sensitivity detection of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- improved Auto-Learn provides reliable, repeatable performance
- minimization of false rejects
Furthermore, the M6 MD offers enhanced performance by delivering high detection sensitivity and stability on any production line. For many other metal detector manufacturers, it can be challenging to deliver the same level of detection as Anritsu because they lack the multi-frequency factor or because their detection parameters are lower. Detection sensitivity often varies based on environmental conditions such as humidity and temperature, as well as product consistency. These factors are what make consistent detection very challenging. That is why it is imperative to have state-of-art devices and machines so that the margin for error is extremely low.
Anritsu’s M6 series has been developed and designed to provide unparalleled detection sensitivity levels on any production line. Thanks to the auto-learn process, excellent detection levels are readily achievable. Considered to be the trendsetter in the commercial meat production industry, know more about the metal detection capacity today.
For more information about the M6 Simultaneous Multi-Frequency Metal Detector, call Factronics USA at (305) 888-6714 today or, if you prefer, you can request a quote by clicking here.