Metal detectors have been used as security devices for many years and have continued to become more common place in places like schools, court houses and airports. These metal detectors are among the most important of all. They keep our kids safe and prevent people from entering sensitive areas with metal objects that could be used as weapons.

After the events of 9/11 security has been stepped up in many areas, this step up in security has increased the number of metal detecting devices in sensitive areas. This increase in metal detectors for security will only increase in the years to come. One can expect to a two fold in the use of these devices by the year 2010.

The most common metal detectors used as security devices are the walk through type metal detector and the wand type metal detector. Pictured below are to very common variations of both type metal detectors.

Walk through metal detectors

Walk through metal detectors can be found in many places, but they are most commonly found in airports and court houses. The walk through metal detector can scan a person from head to toe as he or she passes through its detection field. It is a very efficient metal detector that can scan allot of area very quickly.

Wand metal detectors