Fortress Metal Detectors' Sparkling Performance Is A Winner For Cleaning Cloth Manufacturer

Improved sensitivity, operating efficiencies, flexibility and aesthetics, together with lower cost of ownership are the key benefits being provided by two Phantom metal detectors installed recently at non woven converting company Severn Delta's Bridgewater facility, and designed and manufactured by Fortress Technology a European leader in high performance metal detection systems.

Purchased as replacements for outdated competitor metal detectors that were not meeting performance targets, the Fortress machines are inspecting Severn Delta's premium range of Sarah Smith fabric all purpose cleaning cloths and fabric conditioner cloths - packaged inside a cardboard carton - for a variety of non ferrous and ferrous metal contaminants, including stainless steel.

Currently operating at speeds up to 40 packs per minute, the Fortress metal detectors are optimised for the accurate and reliable scanning and inspection of contaminants down to 1.2mm.

Steve Lane, Engineering Manager at Severn Delta comments: "The Fortress metal detectors have helped enhance the integrity and quality of our Sarah Smith products plus reduced downtime and improved production efficiencies. Simple to install and set up, they offer a fast, trouble-free performance and easily cope with constant pack or cloth size changes without requiring readjustment or operator intervention.

He continues: "As well as increased sensitivity and flexibility, the Fortress metal detectors offer an aesthetically pleasing yet hygienic design and ensure added value by incorporating features such as lockable bins and lights as standard. Fortress itself is a great business with excellent products and first class service delivery. In fact, we are considering buying another Phantom metal detector for a new high speed line that is due for installation in the autumn."

Exceptionally reliable yet easy to operate and maintain, Phantom metal detectors utilise the latest Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology to ensure complete product integrity, the systems offer superior accuracy and speed.

Available in a wide range of aperture sizes, the machines come in a selection of construction options including painted aluminium, stainless steel and BSH (IP69K certified).

About Fortress Technology
Established in the UK since 1999, Fortress offers an extensive range of metal detectors to a variety of industries including food, pharmaceutical, lumber, plastics and textiles. As well as supplying a series of standard metal detectors, the company will custom-build machines to suit non-standard applications.

Fortress is backed by skilled in-house design, technical and consultancy teams, a growing distributor network and pan European customer service and support. The company offers high quality spare parts, flexible warranty packages, training, product testing and rental units.

For more information, visit www.fortresstechnology.co.uk.

SOURCE: Fortress Technology