Eriez debuted a new metal detector that’s tailored for use in crushed stone, sand and gravel applications.
The new MetAlarm metal detector, which Eriez launched at this week’s Hillhead in the UK, is specifically designed for installation in fixed-site quarries and mobile crushing plants. Eriez says the metal detector’s detection algorithms are optimized to detect damaging iron and manganese steel, providing protection for crushers, screens and conveyor belts.
“The MetAlarm is a game-changing innovation for the aggregates market,” says John Klinge, director of EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) operations and strategy at Eriez. “It demonstrates our decades-long legacy of boldly pushing boundaries and redefining standards in magnetic separation, metal detection and material handling technology.”
In collaboration with Cardiff University, Eriez developed the MetAlarm to address the challenges aggregate producers face. By automating metal detection, Eriez says the MetAlarm enhances productivity and profitability while mitigating the safety and health risks associated with the manual inspection of hazardous materials.
According to Eriez, Heidelberg Materials tested a MetAlarm prototype at a quarry in the UK. Heidelberg Materials reported a reduction in equipment downtime, which boosted production and throughput.
“The MetAlarm has greatly exceeded our expectations not only in terms of performance and reliability, but also in driving better process efficiencies,” says Mike Wilkes, general foreman for the Craig yr Hesg quarry at Heidelberg Materials. “Eriez has been a truly invaluable partner, tailoring solutions to suit our specific needs and providing customer service that is second to none.”
