The THS/FBB and THS/MBB systems are CEIA’s premier solutions for the in-line inspection of packaged products, such as vials and bottles. These systems integrate an ultra-high sensitivity Metal Detector onto a conveyor belt equipped with an automatic ejector, ensuring flawless contaminant detection. They are characterized by high immunity to environmental interference and advanced Product Effect Auto-Learn technology, which eliminates false alarms. The technical specifications are completed by digitally adjustable belt speeds, integrated AUTOTEST and AUTO-QC functions, and full compliance with UL/CSA standards, ensuring maximum safety and operational continuity.
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Packaged Products and Electromedical Devices
The inspection of packaged Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical products and electromedical devices represents the final and crucial quality control barrier before distribution. In this field, CEIA's THS/FBB and THS/MBB systems are the reference solutions to guarantee the integrity of the finished product, verifying that there are no metal contaminants inside the already sealed packages.
These conveyor belt systems are extremely versatile and are used to analyze a wide range of products, including:
- Packaged Products:
- Vials and Bottles: In glass or plastic, containing syrups, saline solutions, or pills.
- Plastic tubes: Dermatological creams, gels, and ointments.
- Sprays and Inhalers: Asthma canisters or nasal sprays (free of their own metal components).
- Cardboard boxes: Final packaging containing blisters or single-dose sachets.
- Electromedical and Medical Devices:
- Disposable surgical kits: Gauze, drapes, and sterile plastic instruments packaged in pouches or trays.
- Catheters and Dialysis bags: Critical products requiring maximum hygiene and absence of foreign bodies.
- Prostheses and implants: Non-metallic devices (e.g., in ceramic or polymers) that must be inspected before clinical use.
The use of these end-of-line Metal Detectors offers decisive advantages for pharmaceutical compliance:
- Transport Versatility (FBB vs MBB):
- The THS/FBB (flat belt) model is ideal for light or unstable products, such as small vials, which require a perfectly uniform sliding surface.
- The THS/MBB (modular belt) model is preferable for heavier packages or for lines that require simplified maintenance and rapid replacement of belt sections.
- Immunity and Precision:
Both systems feature high immunity to environmental interference, which is fundamental in the presence of other packaging machines. The Product Effect Auto-Learn function allows the system to ignore the signal generated by the content (e.g., conductive liquids or gels) to focus exclusively on the detection of magnetic and non-magnetic metals.
- Integrated Ejection Systems:
For packaged products, various types of rejection systems can be integrated (pusher, air blast, diverter, etc.) to remove non-conforming products, ensuring they are not accidentally returned to the line.
- Safety and Traceability:
Compliance with UL 508A and CSA-C22.2 standards ensures safe electrical integration, while event logging and AUTOTEST/AUTO-QC functions guarantee that every batch has been correctly inspected, providing detailed reports for quality audits.