FAQ
Why is performance testing essential?
Performance testing of metal detection and x-ray inspection systems is an essential part of quality management and ensures your line is compliant. ISO 9000, HACCP and Retailers Code of Practice requires that systems are installed at critical control points and are routinely QA tested with the results documented.
Test pieces are a precision ground ball encased in plastic and are used as part of the performance validation system. Using a certified Loma Systems test piece demonstrates your commitment to due diligence:
- Colour coding system for visual verification
- Certified Test Pieces
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Batch number on every Test Piece
Are there any issues in changing from 304 to 316 stainless steel?
We have updated the design of our stainless steel test pieces to use annealed grade 316 stainless. This is to comply with major retailer codes of practice, which specify this grade as the material for the test piece. In making the switch to stainless steel grade 316, we ran some sensitivity comparison tests against grade 304. Our conclusions were that like for like test piece size, 316 stainless steel is generally harder to detect than 304 and therefore leaves us with greater confidence of detecting 304 stainless.
Test Certificates
All of our test pieces are supplied with a certificate. Please see an example certificate here.
Store Opening Times
Although our store is open is 24 hours/day, we only ship during normal UK business hours (Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm). We do not ship at weekends or on national holidays. We will be closed during the Christmas period.