Pipeline detectors
Installed between the filler and the clipper, or directly after the stuffer. The detector inspects the product before it is packed, and an automatic valve or piston diverts the contaminated portion without stopping the line.
1.5" to 10"0.5 mm basic sensitivityIP68 / IP69
Basic sensitivity figures apply under reference conditions. Salted emulsion and larger pipe diameters both reduce what is achievable — which is why we confirm on the actual product before quoting a critical limit.
1.5" to 10" pipeline systems
Standard pipe sizes are shown below. Larger and non-standard diameters can be engineered to suit the application and connection standard.
| Size | Search aperture | Pipe diameter | Typical application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2" | Ø95 mm | 51 mm | Fine emulsion, pâté, small-calibre sausage, dairy |
| 2.5" | Ø95 mm | 62 mm | Fine emulsion, small-calibre sausage |
| 3" | Ø120 mm | 76 mm | General sausage production, minced meat, sauces |
| 4" | Ø140 mm | 100 mm | Coarse product, higher throughput |
| 5" – 10" | Built to order. Tell us the pipe dimension and coupling standard. | ||
Configured for your application. The final configuration is selected according to the product, flow, pipe dimensions and connection standard. Standard sizes cover most applications, while custom dimensions can be engineered when required.
Between filler and clipper, or straight after the stuffer
A typical setup combines the pipeline detector with a vacuum filler and an automatic reject system. The detector can be integrated with all sausage fillers, including Handtmann, Vemag, Rex and Risco, and supplied with the connection standard already used on the line. The metal detection signal can be sent directly to the filler, allowing the filling process and reject sequence to remain synchronised automatically.
The frame adjusts in both height and filling angle making repositioning quick and easy. A mobile version on wheels is also available where the unit needs to be moved for cleaning or production changes. Self-surveillance, data logging and integrated relays come as standard, with data access available via USB or Ethernet and digital inputs for program change from the production line.
- Reject collection bucket — diverted product lands in a dedicated container instead of on the floor, and it can be locked where the detector is a CCP
- Stainless steel piston for dense product, or a Teflon piston and product tube for temperatures above 100 °C
- Test port in the product flow, so test pieces go into the stream itself rather than being held against the outside of the pipe
Built for demanding washdown environments
Pipeline detectors are designed for demanding food production environments where hygiene and easy cleaning are essential. The product-contact parts can be quickly disassembled for thorough cleaning, while the hygienic design helps minimise areas where product residue or water can collect.
The detector is built in 3 mm 316 stainless steel, with IP68/IP69K versions available for high-pressure washdown. The rigid construction also helps maintain stable detection performance in demanding production environments.
| Sizes | 1.5" to 10". Standard and custom configurations available |
|---|---|
| Construction | 3 mm 316 stainless steel. |
| Ingress protection | IP68 / IP69K versions available for demanding washdown environments |
| Applications | Sausage and meat products, dairy, sauces, emulsions and other pumped or semi-solid products |
| Installation | Installed directly in the product flow, typically after a filler, pump or emulsifier |
| Reject | Automatic valve or piston. Available with or without reject valve |
| Frame | Adjustable height and filling angle. |
| Connections | Available with connection standards for all fillers and pipeline systems, including Handtmann, Vemag, Rex and Risco etc. |
| Options | Reject collection bucket · stainless steel piston for dense products · Teflon piston and product tube for temperatures above 100 °C · test port in the product flow |
| Data and control | USB or Ethernet data access, digital inputs for product change, built-in system monitoring, data logging and integrated relays |
| Interface | 7” Touchscreen control with product programmes, password protection and multilingual operation |
| Food-contact compliance | EC 1935/2004 and EC 2023/2006 |
Applications
Sausage and emulsion
Vacuum fillers, emulsifier output, minced meat. See meat.
Dairy
Milk, cream, curd and processed cheese. See dairy.
Sauces and dressings
Semi-solid liquids, ketchup, dressings, prepared sauces. See liquids and pumped food.
Wet pet food
Paste and loaf product in a closed system. See pet food.