Readily reconfigurable metal detector

Systems improve compliance and reduce total cost of ownership.

Sep 13th, 2019

METTLER-TOLEDO Safeline Profile Advantage GC Series conveyorized, modular metal detection system

METTLER-TOLEDO Safeline (mt.com/pi) chose PACK EXPO Las Vegas for the introduction of its Profile Advantage GC Series conveyorized, modular metal detection systems. Offering configuration flexibility, the systems can be supplied with a variety of Safeline metal detectors, polyurethane or modular belts, and interchangeable reject devices. Three levels of due diligence packages, with a suite of failsafe monitoring options, are available to meet specific compliance requirements. All the systems are designed to comply with worker health and safety standards, including the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and are manufactured to support the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) principles.

METTLER TOLEDO Safeline modular metal detection systems are on display at Booth C-2023.

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METTLER TOLEDO Video: CO2-Intensität

METTLER TOLEDO CO2 Intensity Video

METTLER TOLEDO CO2 Intensity Video

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