Metcorr™ 117C industrial metal detector

In brief

• The Metcorr™ 117C industrial metal detector operates with paired transmitter-receiver coils and protects the equipment of heavy-duty conveyors.
• It is used in mining, quarrying and aggregates, cement and lime plants, to detect rebar, scrap iron and metal waste before shredding or crushing.
• The coils are IP 65 sealed, with a detection gap of up to 1000 mm and compatibility with steel-reinforced belts.

Detection, Mining

• Applications
• Operating principles
• Operating recommendations
• General characteristics
• Case studies

Applications

• Mining and Extraction: Protection of shredders
• Quarrying and Aggregates: Detection of concrete rebar, scrap iron and metal waste before crushing.
• Cement and Lime Plants: Detection of scrap iron in raw materials (limestone, clay, silica sand).

Why choose our Metcorr™ 117C industrial metal detector? Its technical advantages position it as a market reference, in particular thanks to its unique compatibility with steel-reinforced belts.

Operating principles

• The Metcorr™ 117C industrial metal detector uses a system of paired transmitter-receiver coils to create a stable electromagnetic field.
• When a metal object passes through this field, it generates a disturbance that is instantly detected by the signal processing electronics.
• This proven technology provides reliable detection with a gap of up to 1000 mm between the coils, fully suited to the constraints of heavy-duty industrial conveyors.
• The system operates effectively even when metallic ores are present on the belt, thanks to its advanced compensation algorithms.

Operating recommendations

• Strategic Positioning: Install the Metcorr™ 117C Industrial Metal Detector upstream of critical equipment (crushers, shredders) with sufficient distance to allow the conveyor to stop before the detected metal passes through.

• Preventive Maintenance: Check coil alignment monthly and clean the surfaces to maintain detection accuracy

• Continuous Optimisation: Adjust the sensitivity as your process evolves.

General characteristics

• IP 65 sealing: Resin-encapsulated coils to withstand the dusty and humid environments of mines and quarries
• Shock-absorbing pivoting system: Protects the upper coil in the event of accidental impact, reducing maintenance costs
• Detection range: Up to 1000 mm gap between transmitter and receiver coils, adaptable to wide conveyors
• Steel-reinforced belt compatibility: Unique ability to operate on certain types of steel-reinforced belts, unlike standard detectors
• Adjustable mounting: Tube-mounted for easy and precise height adjustment according to conveyor specifications
• Interchangeable coils: Simplified maintenance and rapid adaptation to different installation configurations

Technical feature: Our Metcorr industrial metal detector incorporates automatic belt-effect compensation, enabling stable detection even on conveyors carrying materials with a high metal content. Also discover our other detection solutions for specialised applications.

Advantages

• Operation on Steel-Reinforced Belts (able to detect on certain belts with metal reinforcement)
• High Robustness (Designed specifically for harsh industrial environments)
• Installation Flexibility (Variable gap up to 1000 mm depending on constraints)

Services

• Industrial commissioning assistance
• Spare parts stock
• Installed base monitoring and periodic performance checks
• Rapid after-sales service response

Frequently asked questions

What is the detection range of the Metcorr 117C?

It provides reliable detection with a gap of up to 1000 mm between the transmitter and receiver coils. This makes it suitable for heavy-duty and wide industrial conveyors.

Does the Metcorr 117C operate on steel-reinforced belts?

Yes, it is compatible with certain types of steel-reinforced belts, unlike standard detectors. It incorporates automatic belt-effect compensation for stable detection even with materials with a high metal content.

How resistant is the Metcorr 117C to harsh environments?

It offers IP 65 sealing, with resin-encapsulated coils to withstand the dusty and humid environments of mines and quarries. A shock-absorbing pivoting system protects the upper coil in the event of accidental impact.

In which applications is the Metcorr 117C used?

It is used in mining (protection of shredders), quarrying and aggregates (detection of concrete rebar, scrap iron and metal waste before crushing) and cement and lime plants (scrap iron in limestone, clay and silica sand).

How is the Metcorr 117C installed and maintained?

It is tube-mounted, with easy height adjustment, upstream of critical equipment with sufficient distance to stop the conveyor. Coil alignment should be checked monthly and the surfaces cleaned; the coils are interchangeable.

Technical data

Type	Troughed belt width (mm)	Coils th. 35mm — L (mm)	Coils th. 35mm — width (mm)	Total detector weight (kg)	Distance between coils — normal H (mm)	Distance between coils — maximum H (mm)
117 C/08	650 / 800	945	280	75	270	500
117 C/12	1000 / 1200 / 1400	1345	380	85	400	700
117 C/16	1600 / 1800	1745	480	96	550	950
117 C/20	2000 / 2200	2345	560	110	700	1000