Fortress Technology has successfully launched its Vertex metal detector, a system purpose-built to meet the unique inspection demands of the global snack food sector. With over 700 installations worldwide, Vertex continues to offer high-speed, high-sensitivity contaminant detection for free-falling snack products such as chips, nuts, crackers, and cereals.
Designed for Precision and Performance
The Vertex system is engineered to inspect gravity-fed products, making it ideal for snack manufacturers requiring rigorous quality control between bulk processing and packaging stages. With tight-fitting throughput tubes and advanced digital signal processing, the system ensures optimal sensitivity without compromising production flow.
Paired with Fortress’s Halo automatic testing technology, the Vertex offers a unique blend of convenience, reliability, and compliance support. Halo simulates metal contaminants without interrupting production, reducing manual testing and operator errors while supporting standards like BRC, GFSI, and FSMA.
Global Reach with Customised Configurations
Deployed across snack manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, the Vertex system is available in multiple aperture sizes and is easily integrated into existing gravity lines. It includes Fortress’s signature zero-latency reject response, ensuring immediate action when contaminants are detected.
The rugged design and intuitive touchscreen interface support 24/7 operations in demanding environments, while maintaining easy calibration and minimal maintenance. As consumer demand for safe and traceable snacks grows, Vertex enables manufacturers to enhance both product safety and operational efficiency.
Supporting Evolving Snack Trends
From protein-enriched puffs and gluten-free crisps to classic salted snacks, the diversity of ingredients and formats in modern snack production increases the risk of cross-contamination. Vertex addresses this risk by detecting ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel particles in both coated and uncoated snack varieties.
Its proven success in snack inspection makes Vertex a cornerstone solution for brands focused on reducing recalls, protecting brand integrity, and meeting retailer requirements worldwide.
