PBS Metal detector price in Sri Lanka
Indicative prices in LKR, excluding VAT, for the security and industrial metal detectors and X-ray equipment PBS supplies. From a handheld detector at LKR 14,000 to a food X-ray system. Last updated October 2026.
Price by type of equipment
Prices exclude VAT and depend on the model, size and options. Pick your equipment for details, or send your requirement for a written quote within 24 hours.
| Equipment | Price per unit, excl. VAT | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Handheld metal detectors | LKR 14,000 – 350,000 | Security checks of people and bags |
| Walk-through metal detectors | LKR 500,000 – 3,000,000 | Entrances, events, offices and public buildings |
| Conveyor metal detectors | LKR 1,000,000 – 25,000,000 | Food and non-food production lines |
| Checkweigher and detector combination | LKR 1,000,000 – 4,500,000 | Weight checking and metal detection on packed products |
| Free-fall metal detectors | LKR 1,500,000 – 4,500,000 | Powders, granules and loose product |
| Needle detectors | LKR 2,000,000 – 4,500,000 | Garment and textile factories |
| Pharmaceutical tablet detectors | LKR 2,500,000 – 6,500,000 | Tablets and capsules |
| Pipeline metal detectors | LKR 2,500,000 – 6,500,000 | Pumped liquids, sauces and pastes |
| X-ray baggage scanners | LKR 3,500,000 – 35,000,000 | Bags and parcels at entrances and mail rooms |
| Food X-ray inspection systems | LKR 10,000,000 – 65,000,000 | Metal, glass, stone and ceramic in packed food |
| Colour sorters | Price on request | Rice, spices, tea, nuts and plastics |
| Techik AI UHD colour sorter | Price on request | Hair, insects and fine foreign matter in tea, spices and nuts |
| Metal separators | Price on request | Plastics, powders and bulk lines |
| Shoe scanners | Price on request | Footwear screening at secure entrances |
| Mail and parcel bomb scanners | Price on request | Letters and small parcels in mail rooms |
| Liquid explosive detectors | Price on request | Sealed bottles at secure entrances |
| Body scanners | Price on request | Metal and non-metal items under clothing |
What decides the price
Two detectors of the same type can differ a lot in price. These are the factors that move it.
PBS supplies security and industrial equipment, not treasure-hunting or ground-search detectors.
Price factors
A handheld wand, a walk-through gate, a conveyor detector and an X-ray system sit in different price bands.
The width and height of the opening or belt for your product or entrance.
Reject system, memory for products, alarms and accessories.
Bulk order discounts are available for security companies and large orders.
Delivery, installation, training and technical support from PBS.
Which one do you need?
Checking people and bags: start with handheld metal detectors, and add a walk-through gate for a busy entrance. For bags and parcels, see X-ray baggage scanners.
Protecting a production line: see our industrial metal detector buying guide, or go straight to conveyor, free-fall, pipeline or X-ray inspection.
Garment factories: see needle detectors.
Metal detector prices: common questions
How much does a metal detector cost in Sri Lanka?
It depends on the type. Handheld security metal detectors cost LKR 14,000 to 350,000 per unit, walk-through gates LKR 500,000 to 3,000,000, and conveyor metal detectors for factory lines LKR 1,000,000 to 25,000,000. All prices exclude VAT.
Do these prices include VAT?
No. Every price range on this page excludes VAT. The written quote from PBS shows the full price.
Why do prices vary so much?
The range runs from a handheld wand to a full factory line. The price depends on the type of equipment, the size of the opening or belt, sensitivity, the reject system, the number of units and installation. Send your product and line speed, or your site and quantity, for an exact quote.
Do you supply treasure-hunting or ground-search metal detectors?
No. PBS supplies security and industrial metal detectors and X-ray inspection equipment for factories, hotels, offices and public buildings in Sri Lanka.
Is there a discount for bulk orders?
Yes. Bulk order discounts are available for security companies and large orders of handheld detectors. Tell us the quantity when you ask for a quote.
How fast do I get a quote?
PBS replies to quote requests within 24 hours with a written quote and a clear list of what is included.
Is there a warranty?
Every handheld unit comes with a one-year manufacturer warranty. For other equipment, ask us for the warranty terms of the model we quote.
Get your quote in 24 hours
Send your requirement and PBS replies within 24 hours, with no obligation.