Eriez announces the official launch of its PrecisionGuard X8 Metal Detector. 

This high-performance system pairs unmatched contaminant detection with operator-friendly controls to improve purity and productivity across demanding processing environments.

Combining advanced sensing technology, auto-learning capabilities, and the industry’s largest intuitive touchscreen interface, the X8 sets a new standard in inspection efficiency. It's 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 the most 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 HACCP, GFSI, SQF, FSMA, and other global safety standards. IoT-ready features boost traceability, streamline recordkeeping, reduce false rejects, save time, and help minimize 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.” 

Established in 1942, Eriez is a global leader in separation technologies. Our commitment to innovation has positioned us as a driving market force in several key technology areas, including magnetic separation, flotation, metal detection, and material handling equipment. The company’s 1,000+ employees are dedicated to providing trusted technical solutions to the mining, food, recycling, packaging, aggregate, and other processing industries.