Mettler Toledo Safeline, a supplier of metal detection and X-ray inspection equipment, has introduced the Pharma GF, a gravity fall metal detector for the inspection of free-flowing pharmaceutical and nutraceutical powders.
The Pharma GF maintains the highest inspection standards on bulk powder material, identifying all types of metal contamination including ferrous, non-ferrous, and all grades of stainless steel.
Optimal performance is ensured with a self-check capability that continuously monitors sensitivity and sounds an alarm if a problem occurs. A separate alarm is activated if the reject fails to respond within a preset time, thereby maximising uptime.
The Pharma GF complies with 21 CFR parts 210 and 211, FDA and GMP standards. The system's performance validation routine allows users to confirm testing by qualified personnel with documented test standards at agreed time intervals.
The Pharma GF's high-speed diverter reject, made from mirror-polished stainless steel, minimises product loss during contaminant removal. The detector reliably identifies and eliminates contamination regardless of the product volume or flow rate.
A variety of aperture sizes are available to accommodate volume throughput of up to 1,000kg per hour.