Designed to Survive®

IQ4 METAL
DETECTION SYSTEMS
 Metal Detection
Introducing the IQ4 series

Ever since LOMA SYSTEMS® was founded in 1969, the company has worked very closely with both food manufacturers
and retailers to deliver advances in technology. As a result, LOMA® has an unrivalled level of experience and
expertise, in the practice of effective metal detection within food industry production lines.

Our latest introduction of the IQ4 series of Metal Detectors is the result bringing together the combined experience
of LOMA, LOCK Inspection, CINTEX and BRAPENTA, and nearly 50 years of customer-back innovation. LOMA’s
engineering teams have employed the Designed to Survive® philosophy to deliver great metal detection sensitivity
in a package that is easy to install; easy to use; easy to clean and maintain; can withstand the arduous food
production environments; and ultimately brings a brilliant cost of ownership.

IQ4: The “Best” Metal Detector Series

► Reliable Detection Performance
Optimized detector mechanics, true Variable Frequency technology, progressive electronics
and a better, faster Auto-Learn brings considerable performance gains over prior generation
IQ3+ST search heads. Even in challenging applications, such as a heavy-metalized film product,
great sensitivity can be set-up with Auto-Learn and inspected without the need for further
optimization.

► Robust “Designed to Survive” as Standard

An improved lip and screen, a new sealing arrangement, proven ultra-harsh mechanics and a
“beyond” IP69K rating makes the IQ4 search heads hygienic; easy to clean; and super-tough
being able to survive harsh food production environments, whether they are hot, freezing cold,
dry, dusty or wet, or a combination of them all!

► Modern and Intuitive

A new 7” color touchscreen as standard on every model, a crisp and freshened up interface,
and enhanced functionality help deliver a much-improved user experience, helping to minimize
user errors and make light work of inspection.
Meet the New IQ4 Search Head
Faster, Better Auto-Learn
With signficant improvements in signal
processing, the new Auto-Learn rapidly
delivers excellent detection sensitivities out
of the box and provides more line uptime
7” Color Touchscreen
than ever before
Standard across all of the IQ4 range, the big
7” touchscreen offers 33% more space than
previous generation metal detectors Engaging User Interface
The newly designed interface provided
across the entire range makes light work of
setting, running and maintaining the IQ4
range and minimizes user errors

Robust “Beyond” IP69K Rating

A Step-up in Performance An improved lip, screen, and new blue
Optimized mechanics and improved sealing arrangement, combined with ultra-
product screen help to deliver performance harsh mechanics proven from the IQ3+
improvements over prior generation range, make this one of the toughest and
detectors factory-friendly metal detectors on the
market

Enhanced Functionality
DDS vector display, “Optimised for Aluminium”
PVS improvements, conveyor control, support for
enhanced biometric security all help increase the 3
usefulness of the IQ4 series
IQ4: Metal Detector Conveyors
Combining the advanced functionality of the IQ4 Metal Detector Search Head
with a conveyor to create a complete system compliant to food safety standards

Full Retail Compliance

Systems comply with strict international
standards such as IFS, BRC, and FSMA; and
can also be supplied with “Higher Level
Compliance” functionality to meet the Wide Product Application
strictest of Retailer Codes of Practice LOMA engineers deliver standard
configurations and design complete
bespoke systems to suit a wide variety of
food product applications

Capable Reject Options

Various reject options, such as Pusher, Air
Blast, Carriage Retract Band, or Powered
Decliner are available to suit product
applications
 IQ4: Pumped Products
Introducing true Variable Frequency technology for pumped applications
The IQ4 Pipeline metal detectors are built around LOMA’s variable frequency technology that helps provide the
best detection levels for different product conditions. Coupled with the new Auto-Learn, it makes set-up of the
system for a product, quick and easy.

IQ4 Pipeline
Pipeline system is designed for use in
pumped meat applications or non-
meat applications such as with liquids,
soups or sauces

• 7” Color Touchscreen

• Variable Frequency Technology

• Robust IP69K rating for use in both High-

care and Low-care environments

Rejects to Suit Product Application

With over 20 years of research and
development, LOMA’s engineers have designed
systems to suit many different product
applications

Integrated into the Filling and

Linking Process
The IQ4 Pipeline is engineered to easily
integrate with filling, clipping and linking
systems, such as Handtmann and Vemag

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IQ4: Gravity Fed Products
Introducing LOMA’s Variable Frequency Technology into Gravity Fall applications
that helps to deliver great detection sensitivities with differing product conditions

IQ4 Vertical Fall

Gravity fed system for inspecting powders
or granules

• Can be installed at the beginning of the

production line to inspect materials in bulk
powder or granule form

• Variable Frequency Technology

• Sealed to IP66 for wash down applications

• Quick release sealed valve or cowbell reject

mechanisms available

7” Color Touchscreen
The new color touchscreen provides access
to all critical functions and controls through
a new modern user interface

IQ4 Waferthin
Compact throat metal detector for Ready for Data Export
installation above bagging machines Every IQ4 model includes a sealed USB port
that provides instant access to reports and
data. For factories requiring a centralized
• Compact design to fit in the tightest approach, TRACS software provides
spaces centralized data reporting capabilities.

• Variable Frequency Technology

• Sealed to IP66 for wash down applications

 LOCK-PH for
Pharmaceutical
Provides inspection of tablets or capsules after
the tablet press and de-duster process with the
highest levels of sensitivity

• Built upon IQ4 technology with 7” color

touchscreen and user interface

• Provides the best in class sensitivity to

magnetic and non-magnetic metals

• Compact polished stainless steel finish

• Reject options including Lift-flap, Diverter,

Wash-in-Place and Dust Tight

• Certified with full IQ, OQ, PQ documentation

IQ4: Improving the User Experience

The 7” touchscreen on the IQ4 series of Metal Detectors features a new and updated user interface that has been
designed to bring improvements in usability, from both a simplified structure and an easier-to-follow navigation,
and ultimately be less open to user error. The new interface includes a simplified color scheme with modern
icons, that helps to provide instant status and be more engaging to a user. It also hosts a 5-level user security
model intended to tailor the experience to users (Operator, Line-Supervisor, Quality and Engineering) to prevent
unauthorized operation and help meet traceability requirements such as FDA’s 21CFR Part 11.

METAL DETECTOR INFORMATION |

CONFIGURATION HELP

PRODUCT REPORT
SETTINGS SYSTEM

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
LEARN VALIDATION

USER SYSTEM
ACCESS DIAGNOSTICS

MENU STRUCTURE & NAVIGATION

SIMPLIFIED WITH CONSISTENT CONTROL 7
BUTTON LOCATIONS
 Worldwide Locations

Headquartered in the UK, LOMA SYSTEMS operates from several locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Across
these sites LOMA conducts ongoing research and development, specialised manufacturing, sales and service
support. Through a worldwide network of OEM and distributor partners, LOMA supplies and supports inspection
equipment in over 100 other countries.

Manchester, UK Helmond, Netherlands Chicago, USA Plzen, Czech Republic

Farnborough, UK - Head Office Sao Paulo, Brazil Nantes, France Dinslaken, Germany Warsaw, Poland

About LOMA SYSTEMS

Established in 1969 in the UK, LOMA SYSTEMS designs, manufactures and supports inspection equipment used to
identify contaminants and product defects within the food, packaging and pharmaceutical industries, principally
offering Metal Detectors, Checkweighers and X-Ray Inspection systems.

With the addition of the LOCK Inspection, Cintex and Brapenta brands and products, LOMA’s reputation is based on
consistent quality and advanced technology, the result of continuous and far-reaching research and development
programmes. Short lead times, modular design and excellent availability of spare parts, coupled with our passion
for customer service, allows our customers to:

• Comply with, and exceed, product safety standards, weight legislation and retailer codes of practice
• Maximise production up-time
• Be self-sufficient
• Lower lifetime costs

We are part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a global Fortune 250 diversified industrial manufacturer of value added
consumables and speciality equipment with related service businesses. Operating under the core philosophies
of 80/20 business processes, customer-back innovation and a decentralized entrepreneurial culture, ITW’s seven
industry-leading segments leverage the ITW business model to generate solid growth with best-in-class margins and
returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. These divisions serve customers
and markets around the globe, with significant presence in developed and emerging markets. ITW’s revenues
totalled US$13.6 billion in 2016, with more than 50,000 employees worldwide.

Local contact

www.loma.com
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Tel: +44(0)1252 893300 (UK) | +1-800-872-LOMA (North America) MEMBER

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