Technical Articles

Lock Inspection Systems Technical Research and Development Team have a broad
scope of technical expertise. These people have written Technical article which have been included in the following magazines:

Inspection and detection - technology steps ahead By Peter Hartley, Customer Services Director at Lock Inspection Systems

Journal - Life Science Today - August 2000

This two page article explains the integral part that inspection systems play within the Pharmaceutical industry and primarily the part that metal detection can present as a business benefit, and the long term savings which massively outweigh the initial outlay. Manufacturers now recognise the essential role that metal detectors can play in the quality control process.

The topics covered within this article include:

The digital revolution
What level of performance is possible?
Types of metallic contamination found
Critical control
Vertical fall - sooner rather than later
Lock's MET 30+ pharmaceutical detector
Validation and the pharmaceutical industry

For further details or a copy of the article email: marketing@lockinspection.co.uk

Metal detectors uncovered - Hitesh Patel, Technical Director at Lock Inspection Systems

Journal - Engineering Technology - November 2000

This four-page article covers aspect of metal detection within the mass produced food markets and sheds some light on the 'hows' and 'whys' of metal detection in the food industry.

The topics covered start from the basics of:

How do metal detectors work?
What sizes of metal can be detected?
Which metals are difficult to detect and why?
Which foods are difficult to detect?
How do you clean metal detectors?
Detection and rejection?

For further details or a copy of the article email: marketing@lockinspection.co.uk

Product Protection in the Pharmaceutical Industry - Meeting the Challenge By Hitesh Patel,
Technical Director at Lock Inspection Systems

Journal - Pharmaceutical Engineering - June 2001

This four page technical article which was published in June 2000 explains the requirement of detecting metallic contaminants within the pharmaceutical, healthcare and nutraceutical industry. As metal particles still rank amongst the most serious on contaminants this article seeks to address this, and highlights the latest developments of inspection systems.

Questions addressed are:

Protecting the consumer - and your brand
Metal detectors explained
Rejection of contaminated Product
Digital versus Analogue
Positioning of detector
Checkweighing - Combination Systems and
Inspection of bottles

For further details or a copy of the article email: marketing@lockinspection.co.uk

Metal Detectors uncovered - popular myths dispelled by Hitesh Hirani, Technical Director at Lock Inspection Systems

Journal - Food, Science and Technology - March 2002

This article answers the frequently asked questions concerning inspection systems and the food industry, the correct positioning of the detector within the production process and how important this can be for the manufacturer.
Born out of necessity, inspection systems have now become an integral part of the food manufacturing industry.

The issues that interest the manufacturer are addressed in this article:

Metal Detectors - how do they work?
Metallic contaminants - sensitivity
Integration within the production line
Which foods are difficult to inspect?
Maintenance of detectors
Rejection of contaminated products

For further details or a copy of the article email: marketing@lockinspection.co.uk

Product Protection in the Pharmaceutical Industry - Meeting the Challenge By Hitesh Patel,
Technical Director at Lock Inspection Systems

Journal - Pharmaceutical Technology Europe - March 2002 and also Pharmaceutical Technology Asia - April 2002

This six page technical article which was initially published in June 2000, updated and reproduced in March/April 2002, explains the requirement of detecting metallic contaminants within the pharmaceutical, healthcare and nutraceutical industry. Although metal detection is not specifically required by legislation, most manufacturers have adopted stringent standards - often fully recognising FDA and USDA requirement and guidelines to offer the consumer a safe, contaminant free product.

Questions addressed are:

Protecting the consumer - and your reputation
Metal detectors explained
Automatic product compensation
What level of performance is possible?
Rejection of contaminated product
Digital versus Analogue
Positioning of detector
Inspecting bulk product
Detecting in confined spaces
Cleaning and the environment
Checkweighing - Combination Systems and
Inspection of bottles
Validation

For further details or a copy of the article email: marketing@lockinspection.co.uk

Intelligent Inspectors By Hitesh Hirani,
Technical Director at Lock Inspection Systems

Journal - Pharmaceutical Technology Europe - September 2004

This two page technical article which addresses the requirements to meet the high demands required by both customers and manufacturers to comply to regulatory issues. Although metal detection is not specifically required by legislation, most manufacturers have adopted stringent standards - often fully recognising FDA and USDA requirement and guidelines to offer the consumer a safe, contaminant free product.

Questions addressed are:

Heightened sensitivity requirements
Cleaning and the environment
Combination Systems
Real life contaminants
Regulatory compliance
Generation X detectors

For further details or a copy of the article email:marketing@lockinspection.co.uk

TRAINING

Training is an integral part of our partnership with our Distributors/Agents and Customers. By a continuous training program Lock can enhance your skills, which allow you to gain the best from both Lock Inspection Systems and yourselves, thereby improving productivity, quality and efficiency of your product line.

Lock has developed a comprehensive range of courses tailored for operators, managers, engineers and quality assurance staff. These courses cover all Lock’s range of products and are developed to suit your requirements. Elements include:

• Principles of Operation
• System Operation
• Maintenance
• Collection and Use of Statistical Data
• Health and Safety
• The use of Inspection Systems in a HACCP environment

Lock can also adapt its training for your own personal needs:

• Training Establishments in the UK and the USA
• Carry out training in your own Facility