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Nov. 09, 2022
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Metal Detection for Food Contaminants 

Metal is the most commonly used foreign material in food processors. Not only can this cause damage to the equipment used in further processing, but it is also a safety concern for consumers. Untold damage to reputation and brand can result from metal contamination found in the food supply.

Metal Detectors detect and remove ferrous or nonferrous metals in a process flow. All food-grade products come standard with Metal Detectable Gommets & Gaskets to provide added safety and brand protection.

The difference of Ferrous contaminants and Non-ferrous contaminants 

Non-ferrous and iron are both absent from ferrous metals. More detailed answers are that ferrous metals and non-ferrous metallics each have distinct properties. These characteristics will determine which applications are the most appropriate for them. Since the dawning of civilization, nonferrous metals have been in use. The end of the Stone Age was marked by the discovery of copper in 5500 BC. It marks the beginning of the Copper Age. Bronze, an alloy made of copper and Tin, was discovered in the Bronze Age. Iron production was a major factor in the introduction of ferrous metals around 1200 BC. This brought about the Iron Age.

Ferrous contaminants:

Non-ferrous and iron are both absent from ferrous metals. More detailed answers are that ferrous metals and non-ferrous metallics each have distinct properties. These characteristics will determine which applications are the most appropriate for them. Since the dawning of civilization, nonferrous metals have been in use. The end of the Stone Age was marked by the discovery of copper in 5500 BC. It marks the beginning of the Copper Age. Bronze, an alloy made of copper and Tin, was discovered in the Bronze Age. Iron production was a major factor in the introduction of ferrous metals around 1200 BC. This brought about the Iron Age.

Non-ferrous metal contaminants :

Aluminum, copper, lead and zinc are all non-ferrous metals. Precious metals like gold and silver are also included. It is malleable, which is the main advantage over iron metals. It is also free of iron, giving it a greater resistance to rust, corrosion, and making it ideal for outdoor signage, fluid pipes, roofs and gutters. It is also non-magnetic which is important for many electrical and wiring applications. Aluminum is light and can be easily cast, shaped and machined. Aluminum is used in the construction of aircraft, fenders, tires and pistons as well as radiators and other parts. Copper's malleability and ductility make it a primary metal for roofing panels, bearings tubes, figurines, and in the electrical industry as wires and other conductors. Galvanizing protective coatings of iron and steel with zinc is a common use. It is common to make alloys from ferrous and nonferrous metals. The alloy of chrome and steel is stainless steel. This steel has increased strength and resistance to corrosion. To reduce material costs, other alloys are often used. Other alloys can also be used to create lighter materials.

Aluminum:

Aluminum is lightweight, soft, and has low stamina. Light weight aluminum is very easy to cast, formed, machined and welded. It is not ideal for high temperature settings. Due to the fact that light weight aluminum is light-weight, it is a good option for making airplanes and food canisters. Aluminum is additionally utilized in castings, pistons, trains, autos, and kitchen area devices.


Copper:

Copper is a red color. It is highly malleable, malleable, and has high heat and electricity conductivity. Copper is used primarily in the electrical industry as wires and other conductors. Copper is used to make roofing panels, cartridge cases and bearing liners. Brass, an alloy of copper & zinc, can also be made from copper.


Lead:

Lead is a malleable, soft, heavy metal with low melting points and low tensile strengths. It is resistant to corrosion from water and other acids. It is used extensively in electric power cables, batteries and building construction.


Zinc:

Zinc is a low-strength metal that has a low melting point. Although it is easy to machine, heating may be necessary to prevent crystal cracking. Galvanizing is a process that applies a zinc protective coating to steel or iron to prevent rust.


Tin:

Tin is malleable, soft and easily painted. It has a low tensile force. Tin is used to coat steel to resist corrosion. Tin cans are made from steel plate. Tin foil was used most often to wrap food items in the 19th century. However, aluminum foil has largely replaced it. Tin can be mixed with copper to make tin brass or bronze.

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