Metal Detection with BRC Specification

Metal detectors are inspection systems that scan products as they pass through on a conveyor, checking for stray pieces of metal that shouldn’t be there. A coil sends out a magnetic field, and if a metal contaminant disturbs that field, the system flags it and the product is automatically rejected from the line.

Metal detectors give you a final safeguard before products reach your customers. They catch fragments of metal that may have come from processing equipment, packaging materials, or even employees, helping you protect consumers, avoid costly recalls, and safeguard your brand’s reputation.

Metal contamination can creep in from several places on a production line. Common sources include small shavings from knives and other equipment, fragments introduced by staff, or debris carried in with raw materials. A reliable metal detector is the best way to catch these before products are packaged and shipped.

Metal detectors are widely used in food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and other sectors where product safety is critical. They’re especially important anywhere metal contamination could pose a risk to consumers or lead to a costly product recall.

A good metal detector will pick up ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants. Stainless steel is typically the hardest to detect, so it’s worth checking a machine’s sensitivity to this type of metal before you buy, particularly if your process involves stainless equipment.

BRC specification metal detectors are built to meet the requirements set out in the BRCGS Food Safety Standard, currently on issue 9. MWS supplies Prisma metal detectors designed to these standards, helping manufacturers demonstrate compliance and protect their reputation with customers and auditors alike.

Leading supermarkets, including M&S, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s, set their own Codes of Practice (COP) that suppliers must meet to protect their brand and supply chain. MWS metal detectors can be specified to meet these individual supermarket requirements, helping you win and retain contracts with major retailers.

Definitely! It’s worth thinking ahead before investing in a metal detector. A machine that meets today’s requirements may fall short if a new client has a different Code of Practice, or if an existing customer updates their standards. Choosing a unit with the right specification from the outset can save you from a costly upgrade later.

Absolutely! MWS supplies washdown-rated, IP69K metal detectors that are built for hygiene-sensitive environments such as food, dairy, meat, and fish processing. These units are designed to withstand regular washdown while maintaining consistent detection performance.

MWS supplies a full range of Prisma Industriale metal detectors, from compact IP69K head-only units and heavy-duty conveyorised detectors to standard, pharma, and throat metal detectors, along with DMT software for statistical data capture and QA reporting. We can help you choose the right configuration for your product and process.

Yes, indeed! MWS offers dedicated servicing and calibration support for metal detectors to help keep your equipment performing reliably and in line with compliance requirements. Learn more about our calibration services.

Definitely! Prisma metal detectors can be configured to suit your product size, conveyor requirements, aperture, sensitivity, and reporting needs, as well as BRC or supermarket specification requirements, ensuring the system fits your operation and compliance goals.