Eriez® has officially launched its PrecisionGuard X8 Metal Detector. This high-performance system combines exceptional contaminant detection with operator-friendly controls to enhance product purity and productivity in demanding processing environments. With advanced sensing, auto-learning capabilities, and one of the largest intuitive touchscreens in the industry, the X8 sets a new benchmark for inspection efficiency. It delivers accurate, reliable detection of ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless-steel contaminants across food, packaging, plastics, and other light-industrial applications.

Offered in a wide range of configurations—tunnel, tunnel with conveyor, liquid line, vertical drop, vertical form fill seal (VFFS), pharmaceutical, and webline—the X8 integrates seamlessly into new or existing production lines. Its heavy-duty stainless-steel construction and IP69 washdown rating ensure long-lasting durability and consistent performance, even in rigorous conditions.

A high-resolution touchscreen puts critical functions at operators’ fingertips, while advanced auto-learning algorithms quickly adapt to new products for repeatable, accurate results. Built-in connectivity—USB, Ethernet, and optional Wi-Fi—provides instant access to event and reject logs, creating a detailed audit trail to support compliance with HACCP, GFSI, SQF, FSMA, and other global safety standards. IoT-ready features improve traceability, streamline record-keeping, reduce false rejects, save time, and help minimise product waste.

“The X8 Metal Detector delivers the performance and reliability our customers count on, now with advanced features that make operation faster and smarter,” said Ray Spurgeon, Eriez-USA Light Industry Business Development Manager. “It safeguards product quality and keeps production running at peak efficiency—day after day, shift after shift.”