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Used textile, pharmaceutical and industrial food metal detectors buyers guide.

Before purchasing a used metal detector, you must ask the following questions:
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Is my product wet or dry?  Industrial food metal detectors have to be tuned to your product, therefore the frequency and wet or dry mode is vital, If you have not been asked this question by a potential seller, you must Stop! Talk to us!
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 What frequency will the industrial metal detector have to be set to, to successfully detect Stainless steel, Non Ferrous and Ferrous contaminants in my product?  This depends on the product type and the aperture size. Normally we would ask for a product sample if we think it's necessary before final tuning. This is very important, as your clients may have stipulated a metal detector capable of detecting a 1 mm metal test sample in Non-Ferrous, Ferrous and Stainless Steel. If your potential seller has not given advice on this subject, you must stop! Talk to us!
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 What temperature is your product?  Knowing the product temperature will help us select the correct frequency and mode for your used industrial metal detectors .
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 Is the installation location electrically noisy?  The position of the installation should be chosen carefully, care should be taken to keep the metal free area clear of moving objects, close contact with electrical noise radiating devices such as a variable speed drive should be avoided. Did your potential seller offer such information?

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 Will the metal detector be washed down?  Damage can occur with water when cleaning if the wrong metal detector is chosen for the application. Not all can be washed down!
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 Will there be a warranty?  We provide a 6-month parts and labor warranty to all our reconditioned food, pharmaceutical and textile metal detectors! Also we offer outstanding after sales service. Does your dealer offer the same?
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 Will I be able to get our used food metal detectors repaired quickly in a breakdown situation?  If you buy one from us yes!, typically less than 24hrs, ask other used equipment dealers the same question!
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 Will I need annual calibrations?  Calibrations are very important in the life of a metal detector, we recommend annually, some choose bi-annual inspections. We also stock test samples in ferrous non-ferrous and grade 316 stainless steel.

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 Is one brand better than the other?  Without question!
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How much do spare parts cost?   Manufacturers spares are very expensive, however we have solved that problem by offering our clients the chance to buy reconditioned spare electronic boards and panels at a very competitive price. Can your potential seller offer the same?


If your used equipment dealer is not asking these questions, then the chances are you'll never get your metal detector to operate correctly. We can offer you our expertise, to help you select the best option for your company and product.

Please feel free to call our office, where we will be happy to offer our advice.

Dean Curbishley

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Fastec Services Co
Fast, efficient service and repair of Goring-Kerr, Safeline, Fortress,Cintex,Loma and Lock metal detectors and conveyor systems

1750 Signal Point Rd Unit 5B,
Charleston,
South Carolina 29412
Tel: 843-406-9745
Fax: 843-406-1686