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Metal Shark® BIG pba

METAL DETECTOR FOR WOOD MATERIALS
The METAL SHARK® BIG pba with its rectangular tunnel and its fairly low clearance is specifically designed for monitoring fiber mats, MDF, OSC or chipboard as well as other panel materials. It is typically installed with a flat belt conveyor. Due to its 3D detection technology, the METAL SHARK® BIG pba detects magnetic as well as non-magnetic metal contaminants (iron, stainless steel, aluminium, etc.) accurately and reliably even in challenging conditions.

Included

  • BIG pba detection unit (sensor)
  • Control unit electronic control cabinet with current METAL SHARK® electronics

Highlights

  • The BIG pba sensor head has an enclosure made of aluminium. Rugged and weatherproof with short metal-free zone
  • Optimal protection for wood choppers, shredders, chippers and OSB flakers
  • Highest search performance and noise immunity 4-quadrant technology, Power Drive (booster) option
  • Low maintenance due to automatic calibration and automatic balance control.
  • Easy installation and intuitive operation
  • Remote control and remote maintenance (with optional SHARKNET software) with documentation of all settings, metal detection alerts, etc.

Features

  • Standard tunnel width up to 2 m x 0,5 m (other sizes on request)
  • Easy setup with TeachAssistant function
  • Simple operation: intuitive and multilingual
  • Password protection including permission management
  • Extended temperature range down to -40°C / -40°F with specially adapted sensor and specially equipped control unit (both available as optional features)

Application

  • Protection of tools and machines from metal objects such as nails, bolts or screws
  • Monitoring of particularly large but flat products e.g. paper, cardboard, paper and related upstream products

Industries

  • Wood industry
  • Plastics
  • Recycling, reusable material processing
  • Paper, cardboard

Accessories & Extras

  • Xenon flashing light and acoustic signal generator
  • Autosense for automatic adjustment of the sensitivity to the panel height
  • SHARKNET® software for documentation and device monitoring from a PC
  • Control unit can be mounted separately (e.g. wall mounting)
  • ATEX version optionally available for some hazardous environments