By reducing the cost of replacing accidentally discarded flatware, the Flatware Detector restaurant metal detector will save the laboratories a great deal of money just like it does for restaurants
Flatware Recovery Systems has announced the release of the Flatware Detector laboratory metal detector.
This product is now in production with orders being shipped around the USA.
"We've launched the product with orders exceeding our wildest dreams," said John King, Flatware Recovery Systems's CEO.
"The response to the product from industry professionals has been overwhelmingly positive.
"Laboratory operators can't wait to get them installed and are even more excited about the savings aspect," he noted.
The Flatware Detector is a loop type metal detector designed to alert service and lab staff whenever a metal object such as instruments and tools, is accidentally discarded with trash.
By sounding an immediate alert, the employee is able to quickly retrieve the discarded flatware.
Unlike magnetic devices, it can detect expensive high-nickel flatware as well as silverware.
A digital numeric counter tracks the number of metal objects discarded, thereby allowing shift supervisors to easily determine the effectiveness of the detector, and the performance of their staff.
"Staff have their awareness raised, and good habits are reinforced by the unit," according to one tester.
The detector is key-operated, preventing employees from circumventing the detector.
"This feature was requested by several of our testers," said King.
"Only supervisors, or those holding the keys, can turn the detector on or off".
The detector fits snugly onto a 32 or 44 gallon garbage can, the most commonly used trash receptacle in labs.
"We consulted many lab operators, hoteliers, and lab suppliers before deciding to match our product to this popular garbage can," King noted.
Larger labs can spend thousands of dollars annually replacing lost tools.
The relatively low cost of the detector (MSRP US$699) means that it can pay for itself in a very short time.
"We've already had an enormous amount of inquiries from labs who want them in every one of their facilities," noted King.
"Clearly, the demand for this product is huge".
