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Eriez Introduces PrecisionGuard X8 Metal Detector

By Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
Eriez PrecisionGuard X8 Metal Detector
Image courtesy of Eriez
September 24, 2025

Eriez has announced the launch of its PrecisionGuard X8 Metal Detector. The high-performance system pairs comprehensive contaminant detection with operator-friendly controls to improve purity and productivity across demanding processing environments.

The X8 combines advanced sensing technology, auto-learning capabilities, and an intuitive touchscreen interface. It is engineered to deliver accurate and reliable detection of ferrous, nonferrous, and stainless-steel contaminants across food, packaging, plastics, and other light industrial applications.

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

The system’s high-resolution touchscreen puts critical functions at operators’ fingertips, while advanced auto-learning algorithms quickly adapt to new products, ensuring repeatable and accurate results. Built-in connectivity, including USB, Ethernet, and optional Wi-Fi, offers instant access to event and reject logs, creating a detailed audit trail that supports compliance with Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), SQF, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and other global safety standards. Internet of Things (IoT) -ready features boost traceability, streamline recordkeeping, reduce false rejects, save time, and help minimize product waste. 


Eriez: www.eriez.com.

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The Food Safety Magazine editorial team comprises Bailee Henderson, Digital Editor ✉ and Adrienne Blume, M.A., Editorial Director.

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