Lock upgrades Insight PH metal detector

Published: 16-Jun-2014

With enhanced stability, height adjustment and a new clamping sleeve

Lock Inspection Systems (part of the Loma Group) has further refined its Insight pharmaceutical metal detector to help drug manufacturers maintain product integrity, while also accommodating different elevations of tablet press out-feeds.

The updated Insight PH metal detector has enhanced stability, which counteracts any surrounding noise pollution that can cause false contaminant readings and increase product wastage. Hygienic according to FDA standards, the frame is now height adjustable and has a new clamping sleeve, making it easier to move the metal detector between production lines.

'The Insight PH is proven to have significantly better performance with detection as good as 0.22Fe, 0.28 NFe and 0.37 SST levels,' said Hitesh Hirani, Technical Director at Lock.

The device provides fully documented IQ (Installation Qualification), OQ (Operational Qualification), and PQ (Performance Qualification) validations, so that drug manufacturers have all the documented evidence needed to verify that processes and procedures meet US FDA, GAMP and GMP specifications.

The Insight PH has a throughput of 30,000 tablets or capsules per minute

Lock has made it easier and quicker to manoeuvre the metal detection system between production lines and the new frame fits a wide-range of tablet press output heights. Because height, width and angle of tilt can be adjusted easily, units are typically up and running within a matter of minutes.

Fully compliant with CFR parts 210 and 211, the Insight's streamlined design is another popular feature because it makes the device faster to wash down and sterilise between product changeovers, which has previously sabotaged operational efficiency.

Also new is a hygienic two-piece product chute made of white ABS plastic, with a clear acrylic upper piece for easy viewing of product during the inspection process. For operator safety, there is an integrated aperture location stop.

For easy installation, the system is equipped with Lock’s Direct Digital Signal (DDS), which provides a graphical representation of what is happening during the metal detection process. The company says this reduces set up time considerably and helps to minimise programming errors.

For quick installation, there are 200 product pre-sets and permanent memory stores up to 8,000 data events, even during a power interruption or disconnection.

'At a throughput of 30,000 tablets or capsules per minute, the robust nature of the software is a critical control point for guaranteeing detection and rejection of metal fragments,' added Hitesh.

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