Handheld Metal Detector

A handheld metal detector is an electronic device that detects nearby metal. Security staff use it to find metal hidden within objects or on a person. This handheld metal detector has high sensitivity to detect very small metal objects, and it is easy to carry from one location to another. It suits small entrances where a walk-through frame is not needed, or as a second check at the side of one.

The detector tells staff clearly when it finds metal and how much power it has. The features are:

Handheld metal detectors are used for security checks at these locations. For a walk-through option, see the door frame metal detector:

The two tools suit different situations. A handheld detector is cheap, portable and good for low traffic, spot checks and events. A door frame detector screens many people quickly and suits a busy entrance. Many sites use both: the frame for flow, and a handheld for the person who sets off the alarm. We recommend a mix after we see your entrance and the number of people who pass.

We supply and support handheld detectors as part of your entrance security:

A detector is only useful if guards use it well. Staff should pass the wand slowly, close to the body, in the same order every time, and ask the person to remove metal from pockets when an alarm sounds. Keep the battery charged, and check the yellow low-voltage light at the start of each shift. We brief guards on these points at handover.

A handheld detector is simple, but it must be kept ready. Charge the battery after each shift, wipe the casing and test it on a known piece of metal at the start of the day. If the red light does not come on or the sound is weak, the unit needs service. We test, repair and replace detectors on request, and keep spares for common models.

Essatech has been in business for more than 15 years, and its licensed team has 80 years of combined experience in fire safety and security. We supply and support entrance security as a whole, so detectors, door access and cameras work together.

Industries and commercial building owners use handheld detectors at gates, event entrances and reception. Builders and architects should allow a screening point in the entrance design, with space for a table and a queue. Hospital owners use them at entrances and for visitors to restricted areas, so guards can check without a full walk-through frame. Corporates use handheld detectors at reception and events. MEP consultants can include screening points in the entrance specification. Defence establishments, including Navy and Army gates and guardrooms, use them for checks, and we quote within their security and vendor rules.

The price of handheld metal detectors depends on:

To discuss your requirement, contact our offices or use the quote page with:

Essatech supplies, installs and services handheld metal detectors in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, for banks, hotels, jewellery shops and offices. Pair them with door access control or CCTV cameras for a stronger entrance. A short site visit shows how many guards you have, how people queue and where a detector can be used without blocking the door, and we use that to recommend the number of units and a charger point at each post.