Metal Detectable Products: Fighting Accidental Contamination
In both food processing and the pharmaceutical industry, metal detectable products are a key ingredient in a program to fight batch contamination in the production process. Metal detectable products are the choice of companies following
HACCP
,
GMP
and Six Sigma programs, and are a cornerstone of any effort to reduce foreign object contamination and eliminate costly recalls or expensive litigation.
Metal Detectable Products Are Better Than Solid Metal
CK Safety metal-detectible plastic products outperform solid metal tools in cost, usability and process control. A unique molding process impregnates a detectable metallic additive equally across every square millimeter of the item’s composition, assuring that even small fragments will be readily sensed by metal detection or X ray devices. Look at any of our items closely, and you can literally see the presence of impregnation protection.
Metal Detectable Benefits: Affordable Performance
The use of metal detectable tools, protective equipment and supplies will yield a food or pharma manufacturer several valuable benefits when compared to traditional products:
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Plastic lightness
minimizes user fatigue, maximizing productivity
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Lower cost
than solid metal tools makes affordable switchovers possible
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Easy sanitation
with solid molded, easily disinfected or autoclavable designs
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Color variety
creates greater options for color coding in process control
The Detectable Difference: CK Safety quality
Choose CK Safety detectable products, and CK expertise in metal detection technology comes along in the bargain. We have firsthand knowledge of all the factors that affect detection systems sensitivity, including calibration levels, aperture dimensions, originations, etc. This experience is an important resource when determining an effective match between particle size specifications and the potential for detection and rejection in a processing operation. While the details can be complicated, one thing is certain: all of the products offered by CK Safety, when used correctly, will ensure a higher degree of protection against contamination in production areas.
Please see the following links for additional information:
CK Safety : Supplier of Metal Detectable Products
USDA - Food Safety and Inspection Service
: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection Service
: Contents of HACCP Plans
USDA - U.S. Department of Agriculture
: Keyword search: Education & Outreach, Food Safety
USDA - National Agricultural Library
: U.S. Department of Agriculture
FDA - U.S. Food & Drug Administration
GMA - Grocery Manufacturers Association
CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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