Challenge
For a major logistics provider in Texas, consistency and safety are non-negotiable.
The operation handles high volumes of 55-pound bags of plastic resin, moving continuously through a fast-paced logistics environment. Any metal contamination entering the process posed a serious risk, not only to conveying equipment, but to downstream customers who depend on clean, uncontaminated material.
Their existing inspection setup functioned, but it left critical gaps.
Inspection was limited.
Protection was reactive.
And as throughput increased, confidence at scale was missing.
With rising volumes and tighter quality expectations, the logistics provider needed a better solution:
- One that integrated seamlessly into their existing flow
- One that added proactive metal detection and protection
- And one that could be repeated across operations once proven
Solution
Bunting supplied an Inline to Horizontal DCB Conveyor with an integrated Performer IT Elite Tunnel Style Metal Detector , marking the second unit of its kind delivered to this customer.
The system was engineered specifically to inspect 55-pound bags of plastic resin while maintaining smooth, controlled movement through the conveying line.
A Performer IT Elite metal detector coil is built directly into the conveyor structure. When metal contamination is detected, the system immediately sends a signal to stop the belt.
No delay.
No uncertainty.
This integrated design replaced the customer’s previous setup entirely, delivering a higher level of protection without adding complexity or disrupting workflow.
Simple.
Direct.
Built to work in demanding logistics environments.
Result
With the Inline to Horizontal DCB Conveyor installed, the logistics provider achieved:
- Reliable metal inspection of bagged plastic resin at full production speeds
- Immediate system response to metal detection, reducing downstream risk
- A safer, more controlled conveying process
- The confidence to replicate the system across multiple operations
This was their second unit for a reason.
When a conveying and metal detection system proves itself in real-world conditions, consistency becomes the strategy.
