S+S Metal Detection Systems Guarantee The Quality Of Dried Spices

Laux GmbH, based in Föhren in Germany, has been producing distilleries, delicatessen, and tee specialities. Laux is known to apply quality management meeting the highest hygiene standards. Every step in the production process – from incoming ingredients to final goods – is thoroughly monitored. Laux reach their uncompromised quality standards by selecting only the finest ingredients and gentle handling. For final goods inspection, a metal detection system combining reliability, compact design, simple operation and affordability was needed. Due to these criteria, Laux GmbH decided on the ECOLINE-D metal detection system by S+S.

The metal detection system ECOLINE-D is used to inspect dried spices filled in glasses at Laux’s outgoing goods section. It detects all magnetic and non-magnetic metal contaminants. On detection of metal, a signal light flashes. The sturdy conveyor belt construction (flat belt) in stainless steel guarantees highest sensitivity even in long-term use.

The S+S device is equipped with GLS coil technology; its extremely short metal free zone allows for short conveyors. The entire length of ECOLINE-D could therefore be reduced to only 750 millimetres. The open and easily accessible design makes cleaning hassle-free. The belt can be changed in less than a minute. The pearled surface is in line with hygiene standards of the foods industry. Modern micro electronics guarantee easy operation. The compact metal detection system offers highest reliability. By using standard units and parts, ECOLINE-D is also very affordable and can be delivered quickly.

Christoph Mertes, Technical Operations Manager with Laux GmbH: “We highly appreciate the reliability and the simple way of operating the S+S device. We also save much time as the metal detection system is easy to clean and the flat belt can be changed quickly.”

S+S at a glance
S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH, from Schönberg in Germany, produces equipment and systems for contamination detection and separation, product inspection and sorting of materials. S+S products are distributed to the food, plastics, chemical, pharmaceutical, wood, textile and recycling industry. S+S is a leading supplier on the world market, with subsidiaries in the UK, France, China, Singapore, and the USA, a representative office in India and over 40 representations worldwide. Currently 230 employees work in the main production facility in Germany. The turnover for 2008 aggregated to €27m.