Sesotec LIQUISCAN Metal Detectors

Sesotec LIQUISCAN metal detection systems are designed for the reliable detection and separation of metallic contaminants from liquid, viscous and pasty food products directly in pipelines. The systems detect magnetic and non-magnetic metals, including iron, steel, stainless steel and non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, copper and brass.

LIQUISCAN systems can be integrated into existing production lines and are compatible with standard vacuum fillers, pumps, clipping machines and sausage filling systems. Their hygienic stainless-steel construction, high detection sensitivity and automatic reject options make them suitable for demanding food-production environments and IFS/HACCP quality-control concepts.

Model	Application	Control technology	Detection*	Protection class
LIQUISCAN VF GO	Liquid and pasty products in filler applications	Single / dual frequency	2.0 mm	IP69
LIQUISCAN VF IC	Liquid and pasty products in filler applications requiring highest detection performance	Multi-simultaneous frequency	1.5 mm	IP66/69
LIQUISCAN PL GO	Liquid and pasty products in pump lines	Single / dual frequency	2.2 mm	IP66/69

*The 2.0 / 1.5 / 2.2 mm values shown by Sesotec refer to stainless-steel detection with product under the stated/reference conditions and should not be interpreted as guaranteed sensitivity for every product and installation. Actual detection performance is application-dependent.

LIQUISCAN VF GO – Metal Detector for Filler Applications

Designed for integration with vacuum fillers and pumps
Detects and automatically separates metallic contaminants
Single- or dual-frequency technology
GENIUS ONE control unit with touch display
Stainless-steel construction for hygienic food-production environments
IP69 protection class
Short installation length for easy integration
Height- and horizontally adjustable mobile stand
Detection unit can be rotated relative to the stand
Optional piston, ball or arc valve depending on product consistency
Audit testing with Fe, stainless-steel and non-ferrous test samples
Optional inline test device for IFS-compliant testing in the product stream
IoT-ready with USB and Ethernet connectivity
Optional OPC UA, MQTT, REST API and PROFIBUS connectivity

Parameter	LIQUISCAN VF GO
Application	Liquid and pasty products in filler applications
Control unit	GENIUS ONE
Frequency technology	Single or dual frequency
Detection*	2.0 mm stainless steel with product
Protection class	IP69
Scanning tube nominal diameter	54 mm
Installation length	235 + L mm
Weight	115 kg
Construction	Stainless steel
Product temperature / pressure	-10°C to +20°C at max. 30 bar
Alternative temperature / pressure	-10°C to +40°C at max. 15 bar
Pipe connections	Various filler-specific versions/options available
Reject systems	Piston valve, ball valve or arc valve

LIQUISCAN VF IC – Premium Metal Detector with Multi-Simultaneous Frequency Technology

Premium LIQUISCAN model for filler applications
Multi-simultaneous frequency technology
INTUITY control unit
7″ colour touchscreen
Dynamic Auto Tracking adapts product compensation when properties such as recipe or temperature change
Automatic sensitivity prediction
Product checkpoints for quality assurance and traceability
Statistical evaluations
Permanent self-monitoring of important system functions
Menu-guided setup
Configurable start screens
USB and Ethernet connectivity
Optional Sesotec THiNK AI technology
Optional Compliance Package

Parameter	LIQUISCAN VF IC
Application	Liquid and pasty products in filler applications
Control unit	INTUITY
Frequency technology	Multi-simultaneous frequency
Detection*	1.5 mm stainless steel with product
Protection class	IP66/69
Scanning tube nominal diameter	54 mm
Installation length	235 + L mm
Weight	115 kg
Construction	Stainless steel
Product temperature / pressure	-10°C to +20°C at max. 30 bar
Alternative temperature / pressure	-10°C to +40°C at max. 15 bar
Reject systems	Piston valve, ball valve or arc valve
THiNK AI	Optional
Compliance Package	Optional

THiNK Artificial Intelligence

For products with particularly strong product effects, the LIQUISCAN VF IC can be equipped with Sesotec THiNK AI software. THiNK uses multidimensional AI algorithms to model the product signal more precisely, allowing the detection threshold to follow the product effect more closely. This can increase detection sensitivity while reducing false rejects.

Potential benefits include improved protection against product recalls, reduced food waste, higher production efficiency and more reliable detection in difficult products.

LIQUISCAN PL GO – Metal Detector for Pump Lines

Designed for pumped liquid and pasty products
GENIUS ONE control unit
Single- or dual-frequency technology
Auto-Learn function for automatic product compensation
Manual product compensation also possible
Stainless-steel construction
Quick connectors for easy pipeline integration
Available for nominal pipe diameters up to 100 mm
Optional horizontally and vertically adjustable stand
Audit-check opening for Fe, stainless-steel and non-ferrous test samples
Optional automatic function-test module
Optional arc or ball valve reject system
Tri-Clamp connections
Optional OPC UA, MQTT, REST API, PROFIBUS and PROFINET connectivity

Parameter	LIQUISCAN PL GO
Application	Liquid and pasty products in pump lines
Control unit	GENIUS ONE
Frequency technology	Single or dual frequency
Detection*	2.2 mm stainless steel with product at 40 mm nominal diameter
Protection class	IP66/69**
Pipe diameters	40 / 50 / 65 / 80 / 100 mm
Connections	DIN 32676 Tri-Clamp
Maximum conveying speed	0.6 m/s
Scanning sensitivity without product	From 0.4 mm Fe / 0.8 mm V2A
Reject systems	Arc valve or ball valve
Construction	Stainless steel

LIQUISCAN PL GO Pipe Sizes

Nominal pipe diameter	Connection size	Installation length with reject system
40 mm	1.5″	806 mm
50 mm	2″	808 mm
65 mm	—	843 mm
80 mm	3″	848 mm
100 mm	4″	863 mm

Easy Integration into Existing Food Production Lines

One of the main advantages of the LIQUISCAN family is its ability to integrate directly into existing processing equipment.

For filler applications, LIQUISCAN VF can be connected to production processes such as clipping, calibration, twisting and hanging. Different data interfaces also enable communication with vacuum fillers, helping minimize the amount of product rejected when metal is detected.

Reject Systems for Different Product Consistencies

LIQUISCAN systems can be configured with different separation valves according to the consistency and composition of the inspected product. This allows detected contaminants to be automatically removed from the product stream.

Reject system	Suitable applications
Piston valve	Pulpy and pasty products without large pieces; not suitable for aqueous products
Ball valve	Liquid or pasty products, including products containing larger pieces such as muscle meat
Arc valve	Soups and very watery products

Hygienic Design and Food Safety

LIQUISCAN systems are designed for food-production environments with stringent hygiene requirements. The systems use stainless steel and food-contact-approved plastics, while the hygienic casing and inclined surfaces support cleaning and water drainage. Depending on the configuration, high IP protection and optional display protection support intensive wet cleaning.

Sesotec positions LIQUISCAN around six priorities: conformity and accuracy, safety for people and products, simple operation, hygiene, efficiency and reliable service.

Optional Connectivity and Production Monitoring

Depending on the model and configuration, LIQUISCAN systems can be integrated into plant networks using options including OPC UA, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MQTT and REST API. Sesotec also offers INTERLINK communication and Insight.NET / Insight.WEB for visualization, logging, remote access and diagnostics.