PBS Industrial metal detectors in Sri Lanka
Metal detectors and X-ray systems that find metal and foreign bodies on production lines for food, pharmaceutical, garment and manufacturing companies. Supplied, installed and supported by PBS since 2009.
Authorized Techik distributor and service center for Sri Lanka. PBS supplies genuine Techik metal detectors, X-ray inspection systems, checkweighers, metal separators and colour sorters, and handles installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance under manufacturer authorization. We also supply nearby countries. Call 077 132 3424 or visit www.pbsmetaldetectors.com.
Types of industrial metal detector
The right type depends on your product, how it moves on the line and how it is packed.
Conveyor metal detectors →
Checks packed or loose product on a belt and rejects contaminated packs. Food-grade and non-food-grade builds.
Free-fall and gravity detectors
For powders, granules and loose product falling through a pipe, with a fast reject flap.
Liquid product detectors
For liquid food moving through a pipeline.
Pharmaceutical metal detectors →
For tablets and capsules on pharmaceutical lines.
Foil-pack detectors
For products packed in aluminium foil, which standard detectors struggle with.
Needle detectors →
Find broken needles in garments before packing.
X-ray inspection systems →
Find metal and also glass, stones and ceramic.
Metal detector and checkweigher
Contamination and pack weight checked in one system.
How to compare industrial metal detector quotes
An industrial metal detector is a system, not a single box. The price you are quoted depends on what is included: the detector head, the conveyor, the reject system, food-grade construction, installation on your line and the support after it.
A low headline price can leave some of these out. Ask every supplier to list each item in writing, so you compare like with like before you decide.
What changes the price
- Aperture size: a larger opening for bigger packs costs more
- Required sensitivity: smaller metal pieces, and stainless steel in wet or salty products, need a more capable system
- Conveyor and reject system: belt type, length, speed and the reject device
- Food-grade build: stainless construction and wash-down protection where open food is handled
- Installation and support: commissioning on your line, training, test pieces and after-sales service
What a complete quote should include
Wet, salty or oily products change what a detector can find.
For ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel, on your product.
Sized to your largest pack and your line speed.
How contaminated packs are removed from the line.
Where the detector sits near open food.
Set up on your line, with your team shown how to test it.
So your QA team can check it daily and show auditors.
Who fixes it, and how fast, if it stops.
Industries we supply in Sri Lanka
Examples of the sectors PBS supplies. Ask us for references in your industry.
Tea and spices
Venture Tea, Imperial Teas, Imperial Spices, Cinnatopia.
Oils, seafood and meat
Waguruwela Oil Mills, Sena Oil Mill, Lanka Seafood, Global Seafoods Sri Lanka, Smokie Foods, Pussalla Meat Producers.
Manufacturing
Ansell Lanka, Multilac, Interplast Asia, Primex Lanka Plastic, SR Steel, SL Coco Fiber Manufacturing.
Garments
First Steps Babywear Lanka.
Production-line equipment we supply
Techik equipment from the authorized dealer for Sri Lanka. Pick yours for prices, uses and FAQs.
Conveyor metal detectors →
Packed and loose product on belts. LKR 1,000,000 – 25,000,000.
Free-fall metal detectors →
Powders and granules falling through a pipe.
Pipeline metal detectors →
Pumped liquids, sauces and pastes.
Pharmaceutical tablet detectors →
Tablets and capsules.
Checkweighers →
Weight checking, alone or with metal detection.
Food X-ray inspection →
Metal, glass, stone and ceramic.
Colour sorters →
Rice, spices, tea, nuts and plastics.
Metal separators →
Plastics, powders and bulk lines.
Needle detectors →
Garment factories.
Industrial metal detectors: common questions
How much does an industrial metal detector cost in Sri Lanka?
It depends on the aperture size, the sensitivity you need, the conveyor and reject system, food-grade construction, installation and support. Ask for a written quote that lists each of these. PBS quotes each project after checking your product and replies within 24 hours.
What is the difference between an industrial and a security metal detector?
An industrial metal detector checks products on a production line and rejects contaminated packs. A security metal detector, such as a walk-through gate or handheld wand, checks people and bags. They are different machines.
Which industries need industrial metal detectors?
Food and beverage, tea, spices, oils, seafood, meat, pharmaceuticals, garments, plastics and other manufacturers, especially those who export or supply buyers with food-safety audits.
Can an industrial metal detector find stainless steel?
Yes, but stainless steel is generally harder to detect than other metals, especially in wet or salty products. The achievable sensitivity is confirmed with test pieces on your own product.
Do you install and support industrial metal detectors?
Yes. PBS supplies and installs the detector on your line and provides technical support and maintenance afterwards.
Get your quote in 24 hours
Send your requirement and PBS replies within 24 hours, with no obligation.