# Anritsu Metal Detection Systems **URL:** https://www.anritsu.com/en-us/product-inspection/products/metal-detectors --- ## Raw Content ### Hero Anritsu's M6 metal detectors bear the mark of 40+ years of engineering and manufacturing experience. After launching the industry's first simultaneous dual-frequency model in 2004, continued innovation led to metal detectors with the best price-to-performance ratio. ### Benefits **Reliable:** Designed and manufactured in-house with proprietary technology to minimize interference from product effect or external noise and vibration. **Featured:** Standard features include leading-edge technology that you would otherwise get at a premium. **Accurate:** Simultaneous multifrequency technology allows for outstanding ferrous and non-ferrous metal detection. ### Metal Detector Models - M6 "Standard" Horizontal Metal Detector - M6 "Standard" Vertical Metal Detector - M6 Large Metal Detector (Configuration build 1 & build 2) - Tablet Metal Detector (Pharma) - M6 Free Fall Metal Detector - M6 Pipeline Metal Detector ### Anritsu Academy Resources Brochure: Metal Detector Brochure Sell-Sheet: M6 Quick-Ship Metal Detectors Video: M6 Metal Detector Overview ### Metal Detectors FAQ **What can a metal detector not detect?** A metal detector won't be able to detect non-metal materials, such as wood, bone, glass, rubber, etc. **How do you test for metal in food?** Metal detectors have been used in food plants for decades and operation is based on a magnetic field within a tunnel. Metal objects within the field interfere with the magnetic field indicating an unwanted inclusion. Performance varies depending on aperture size and product. Metal detectors are very good at detecting both ferrous and non-ferrous foreign objects, but have limited capacity with stainless steel. X-ray systems have outstanding detection capacity with all metals except aluminum. **What types of metal detectors are available?** Horizontal or vertical head, in a wide range of sizes to adapt to all types of products and packaging. **Will the metal detector fit in my line?** Available in different sizes with aperture widths ranging from 210mm to 700mm. **Can the Metal Detector find plastic?** No. Plastics are not detectable. ### Additional Context from AU Site (Web Search) From the AU product page: Anritsu's metal detectors detect metal contaminants including ferrous, stainless steel, and aluminum. Product models on AU site: - High Sensitivity [M6-h series] — High Performance Model with high sensitivity and high stability - Entry model [M5 series] — Simple operability - Large model — For products in bulk flow or large bags and cartons - Free-Fall Model — For pre-packaging inspection of bulk, powder, and granule products - Vertical model — For products in a standing position - For aluminum-foil-packaging products [M series] - Pharmaceutical — For tablets and capsules From feature detail page (AU): - Detection heads are vibration and electric noise resistant - Anritsu's patented dual-frequency system automatically determines the best frequencies to maximize sensitivity for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals simultaneously. Stainless steel fragments from production equipment can also be detected. - HIS (High Sensitivity) Setting automatically analyzes product and contaminant properties and sets detection limits precisely. - Anyone can configure HIS setting by feeding OK products and test pieces with step-by-step instructions. - Over 50,000 industrial metal detectors installed. ### Additional Context from Web Search From the Right Stuff Equipment combo sell sheet: M6 features include simultaneous dual-frequency metal detection, easy product setup wizard, USB & Ethernet data output, tool-free fast belt removal, Smart Measurement Function (SMF), 200 product presets, guided troubleshooting & diagnostics, quick warm-up, unified interface & controls. From the SeafoodSource directory: M6 series is the result of Anritsu's 40+ years of experience in metal detection equipment. --- ## Factronics Brain Notes **Relevance to Factronics USA (Southeast, Medley FL):** 1. **Product Portfolio:** M6 series is the flagship. Includes standard horizontal, vertical, free-fall, pipeline, large, and pharma-specific tablet detector. Entry-level M5 series for price-sensitive buyers. Covers food, beverage, pharma, cosmetics. 2. **Key Selling Points for Factronics' Audience:** - "Best price-to-performance ratio" — direct value proposition for budget-conscious plant managers - Simultaneous dual-frequency — patented technology that competitors can't match - 40+ years of engineering — legacy/trust argument - 50,000+ installations — massive social proof - Aperture widths 210mm-700mm — fits most lines - Quick-Ship models available — Factronics can offer fast delivery 3. **Compliance Angle:** HACCP, GFSI, SQF, BRC — metal detection is a core CCP requirement. Factronics can position M6 as "the easiest metal detector to validate for your audits" with built-in HIS auto-setting and data logging via USB/Ethernet. 4. **Cross-Sell Strategy for Factronics:** - M6 detected something? Add XR75 X-ray for non-metal contaminants (glass, stone, bone, plastic) - M6 + SSV checkweigher combo = complete inspection station on a single frame - M6 standalone is entry point; combo upsell increases deal size 2-3x 5. **Objection Handling:** - "My current detector works fine" → "Is it dual-frequency? Can it detect stainless steel at line speed without false rejects? Anritsu M6 does both simultaneously." - "Too expensive" → "The M5 entry model starts at a competitive price point. And the M6 pays for itself by catching contaminants before a recall." 6. **Industry-Specific Notes:** - **Food (bakery, snacks, meat, poultry, seafood):** M6-h high sensitivity for packaged products; M6 free-fall for powders/granules before packaging - **Pharma:** Tablet metal detector for capsules/tablets; 21 CFR Part 11 compliance available - **Cosmetics:** M6 standard for tubes, jars, bottles; also check small bottle checkweigher cross-sell 7. **Quote/CTA Language:** - "40+ years of engineering. 50,000+ installations. One metal detector. Get a quote on the M6 today." - "Stop metal contaminants before they stop your line. Free line assessment — we'll show you where."