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Cintex Sentry VF variable frequency metal detector

PACK EXPO : Loma Systems is showing its Cintex brand Sentry VF variable frequency metal detector at its booth, S-334, at Pack Expo International 2004.

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Machine analyzes product affect (temperature, moisture, salt content, speed, packaging material, etc.), reviews a broad band of frequencies, and allows for the selectrion of the right one for the specific application. Because the frequencies are not present when the unit is manufactured, packagers now have the flexibility of running a variety of products through the same unit. The chance of operator error is minimized because the unit is now programmed to select the frequency.

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