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FA-MD4525 Metal Detector: Reliable Contamination Control for Food Packaging Lines
For food processors, even a single metal fragment in packaged products can trigger costly recalls (the FDA estimates $1.2M average cost per food recall) and erode brand trust. That’s why North American baked goods producer Golden Crust Bakery turned to Shanghai Fanchi-tech Machinery Co., Ltd.’s FA-MD4525 Metal Detector—a robust, food-grade solution tailored for small-to-medium packaging lines, as proven by its seamless integration into their croissant and cookie production workflows.Customer Success: Golden Crust Bakery Eliminates Contamination Risks
Golden Crust, a family-owned bakery supplying 2,000+ grocery stores across the U.S., faced recurring challenges with their outdated metal detection system:- Frequent false alarms triggered by high-moisture croissant dough and aluminum foil packaging (slowing production by 18% annually)
- Failed to detect 2.2mm stainless steel fragments from mixer blades (leading to 2 customer complaints in 2024)
“After testing three suppliers, the FA-MD4525 stood out for its practical sensitivity and food-safe design,” says Maria Gonzalez, Golden Crust’s Quality Manager. “Within 30 days of installation, we saw zero false alarms, and the system flagged a 1.5mm ferrous fragment in a batch of chocolate chip cookies—something our old detector would have missed.”Since deploying 8 FA-MD4525 units:- Golden Crust reduced contamination-related downtime by 18%
- Cut customer complaints to 0 (from 2/quarter)
- Achieved 100% compliance with SQF 2000 packaging standards
Core Features: Built for Food Production Realities
The FA-MD4525 (visible in our workshop imagery) combines durable design, precise detection, and user-friendly functionality—engineered for the demands of food packaging lines:1. Tailored Detection Sensitivity
Calibrated for real-world food processing needs, the FA-MD4525 detects:- Ferrous (Fe): 1.5mm (e.g., iron fragments from conveyor belts)
- Non-Ferrous (NonFe): 2.0mm (e.g., copper wire from equipment)
- Stainless Steel: 2.5mm (the most common hard-to-detect contaminant in baked goods)
Its 5 adjustable frequency bands (50kHz–1MHz) auto-calibrate to ignore product interference (e.g., moisture in dough, conductive packaging), eliminating false alarms.2. Food-Grade Hygienic Design
Matching the stainless-steel construction seen in our images:- 304 Stainless Steel Housing: Smooth, crevice-free surfaces prevent bacteria buildup, ideal for daily washdowns
- IP65 Ingress Protection: Resists splashing water and dust (suitable for standard bakery/production environments)
- FDA-Approved Blue Conveyor Belt: Easy to remove, sanitize, and replace (reducing downtime during cleaning shifts)
- Sealed Control Panel: Protects electronics from cleaning chemicals and moisture
3. Flexible Line Integration
The FA-MD4525 adapts to Golden Crust’s diverse packaging formats (50g cookie packs to 200g croissant bags):- Adjustable Aperture: 450mm width × 250mm height (with optional extensions for larger packages)
- Variable Conveyor Speed: 0–60m/min (syncs with high-volume packaging machines)
- 100+ Product Profile Storage: Saves settings for different SKUs, cutting changeover time to 60 seconds
- Configurable Reject System: Air-blast or pusher options minimize product waste when contaminants are detected
Why Fanchi-tech? More Than Equipment—A Compliance Partner
For global food processors like Golden Crust, Fanchi-tech delivers end-to-end support:- Pre-Sales Line Assessment: Our team optimizes detector placement to avoid electromagnetic interference (e.g., from nearby mixers)
- On-Site Validation: We provide installation, calibration, and operator training—including tests with your actual products
- 24/7 Global Support: Local service partners in 18 countries (≤4-hour response time for critical issues)
- Compliance Documentation: Full CE, FDA, and ISO 9001 certification packages (ready for customer/regulatory audits)
Take the Next Step: Secure Your Packaging Lines
Don’t let outdated metal detection put your brand at risk. Contact Kerry Wang (Food Industry Specialist) to schedule a free virtual demo of the FA-MD4525—we’ll test your product samples (free of charge) to prove its performance.Shanghai Fanchi-tech Machinery Co., Ltd.- Email: fanchitech@outlook.com
- Website: www.fanchitechnology.com
Post time: Dec-03-2025