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DFMD Manufacturer in India

Door Frame Metal Detector (DFMD)

Multi-zone walk-through metal detection for airports, metro, malls, offices, factories and government buildings.

A Door Frame Metal Detector (DFMD) is a walk-through security gate that screens people for concealed metal objects such as weapons, blades and tools as they pass through. TimeWatch is an Indian DFMD manufacturer offering Single-zone, 18-zone, 33-zone and 60-zone models with adjustable sensitivity and pinpoint zone indication. In India, DFMD prices typically range from about Rs 25,000 for single-zone units to Rs 2,50,000 for 60-zone high-security models.

What Is a Door Frame Metal Detector?

A Door Frame Metal Detector, also called a walk-through metal detector, is a doorway-shaped archway that a person walks through for security screening. It creates an electromagnetic field; when someone carries metal through it, the field is disturbed and the detector raises an alarm, showing the zone (height) where the metal is located. DFMDs reduce the need for manual pat-downs and speed up entry at high-traffic points.

TimeWatch walk-through door frame metal detectors installed next to an X-ray baggage scanner and turnstiles at a building entrance

How Does a Door Frame Metal Detector Work?

  1. 1

    The archway generates a low, safe electromagnetic field across the walk-through area using balanced coils.

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    As a person passes, any conductive metal on them disturbs the balance of the field.

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    The detector senses this change and identifies which of its zones (body height regions) the metal is in.

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    An audible and visual alarm triggers, with LED indicators showing the exact zone for quick inspection.

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    Sensitivity can be tuned so everyday items (coins, keys, belt buckles) do not cause false alarms.

People being screened through walk-through metal detector gates while an operator monitors zone alarms on screen

Key Features

Two people walking through TimeWatch multi-zone walk-through metal detector gates at a shopping mall entrance
  • Multi-zone detection (Single / 18 / 33 / 60 zone) with pinpoint LED zone indicators
  • Adjustable sensitivity (0-99) to ignore coins, keys and belt buckles
  • People counter and alarm statistics per shift
  • Anti-interference digital circuit for stable, false-alarm-free operation
  • Weatherproof options for semi-outdoor use
  • Safe for pacemakers, pregnant women, magnetic media and electronics

Where Door Frame Metal Detectors Are Used

Airports and seaports, railway and metro stations, shopping malls and retail, hotels and convention centres, stadiums and event venues, government and defence buildings, prisons, courts, corporate offices, IT parks and educational institutions.

Aircraft parked at an airport terminal where door frame metal detectors screen passengers
Airports and seaports
Clothing racks in a retail store secured by walk-through metal detectors at the entrance
Shopping malls and retail
Hotel entrance area where DFMD screening is used for guests and visitors
Hotels and convention centres
Government building entrance protected by door frame metal detector screening
Government and defence buildings
Corporate office reception where employees pass through a walk-through metal detector
Corporate offices
School and university campus where door frame metal detectors screen students at the gate
Educational institutions
Map of TimeWatch presence across India with head office, regional offices, dealers and distributors

TimeWatch: Door Frame Metal Detector Manufacturer & Provider in India

TimeWatch is a trusted door frame metal detector manufacturer and provider in India, with in-house R&D and manufacturing. We supply, install and service DFMDs across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and beyond, with customisation for zone count, sensitivity and environment, plus nationwide technical support.

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Our Door Frame Metal Detector Range

TWD-2101 (6 Zone)

TWD-2101 (6 Zone)

The TWD-2101 Door Frame Metal Detector offers unparalleled security screening with advanced electromagnetic induction technology, precisely detecting magnetic metals and instantly triggering audio and visual alarms. Built for durability and stability, it features an upgraded aluminum alloy structure, integrated circuit board, and a high-performance copper wire coil system, ensuring long-term reliability. This detector accurately identifies a wide range of concealed threats, from weapons to electronic devices, with ultra-high sensitivity capable of detecting objects as small as a coin. Its intelligent alarm system, equipped with a high-quality infrared sensor, guarantees instant and accurate alerts while minimizing false positives. Importantly, the TWD-2101 is 100% human-safe, posing zero radiation risk to pregnant women or pacemaker users, making it a dependable and user-friendly security solution.

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TW-D2333 (33 Zone DFMD)

TW-D2333 (33 Zone DFMD)

TWD-2333 is a high-performance 33-zone Door Frame Metal Detector designed to deliver accurate, reliable, and efficient security screening for high-traffic environments. Equipped with advanced digital signal processing and dual infrared detection technology, it provides precise target localization with adjustable sensitivity across 33 independent detection zones. Featuring intelligent alarm statistics, bright LED zone indicators, and audible alerts, the TWD-2333 enables fast and effective threat detection while minimizing false alarms. Its anti-interference design, user-friendly operation, and safe electromagnetic performance ensure reliable screening without affecting pacemakers, pregnant women, or magnetic storage devices. Quick 20-minute installation and robust construction, the TWD-2333 is an ideal security solution for airports, government facilities, educational institutions, industrial sites, stadiums, and other critical infrastructure.

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TW-D2618 (18 Zone DFMD)

TW-D2618 (18 Zone DFMD)

The TWD-2618 is a high-performance 18-zone Door Frame Metal Detector engineered for superior security screening in high-traffic environments. Utilizing cutting-edge digital signal processing and dual infrared detection technology, it offers precise target localization with adjustable sensitivity across all 18 independent zones, minimizing false alarms. Its intelligent alarm statistics, bright LED indicators, and audible alerts ensure rapid, effective threat detection. Designed with user-friendly operation and robust construction, the TWD-2618 provides safe electromagnetic performance that won't affect pacemakers or magnetic storage devices. With a quick 20-minute installation, this detector is the ideal security solution for critical infrastructure like airports, government facilities, and stadiums.

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TWD-2212 (12 Zone )

TWD-2212 (12 Zone )

Introducing the TWD-2212 Door Frame Metal Detector, engineered to redefine security screening with unparalleled reliability and efficiency. Leveraging advanced electromagnetic induction technology, this cutting-edge system precisely identifies magnetic metals, instantly triggering distinct audio and visual alarms. Its robust construction features an upgraded aluminum alloy structure, an integrated circuit board design, and a high-performance copper wire coil system, ensuring enhanced stability, exceptional durability, and consistent long-term performance. From concealed threats like guns and knives to smaller items such as phones and keys, the TWD-2212 offers ultra-high sensitivity, capable of detecting objects as tiny as a coin. Moreover, its human-safe, zero-radiation design makes it suitable for all users, including pregnant women and those with pacemakers, offering peace of mind alongside superior security.

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 TWD-2109 (9 Zone)

TWD-2109 (9 Zone)

The TWD-2109 Door Frame Metal Detector is engineered for unparalleled security screening, ensuring peace of mind in any setting. Utilizing advanced electromagnetic induction technology, it precisely detects all magnetic metals, from concealed weapons like guns and knives to everyday items such as phones and keys. Instant audio and visual alarms alert personnel to potential threats, making your premises safer and more secure. Built with an upgraded aluminum alloy structure, an integrated circuit board design, and a high-performance copper wire coil system, the TWD-2109 offers exceptional stability, durability, and long-term reliability. Its ultra-high sensitivity can even pinpoint objects as small as a coin, while anti-interference performance minimizes false positives. Moreover, its 100% human-safe design guarantees zero radiation risk, making it safe for everyone, including pregnant women and pacemaker users. Experience efficient, reliable, and human-safe security with the TWD-2109.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full form of DFMD?

DFMD stands for Door Frame Metal Detector. It is a walk-through security archway used to detect metal objects carried by people passing through it.

What is a Door Frame Metal Detector used for?

A DFMD is used for security screening at airports, railway and metro stations, malls, hotels, government and defence buildings, offices, prisons and educational institutions, to detect concealed weapons and metal objects.

How does a Door Frame Metal Detector work?

A DFMD creates a low electromagnetic field across the archway. When a person carries metal through it, the field is disturbed, and the detector alarms and shows the zone where the metal is located.

What is the difference between single-zone and multi-zone DFMD?

A single-zone DFMD only shows that metal is present, while a multi-zone DFMD (18, 33 or 60 zone) shows the exact height and location of the metal on the body, allowing faster and more accurate inspection.

Which DFMD is best for high-security areas?

33-zone and 60-zone Door Frame Metal Detectors are best for high-security areas such as airports, defence, government buildings and critical infrastructure, because they pinpoint metal location precisely.

What is the DFMD price in India?

In India, DFMD prices typically range from about Rs 25,000 for single-zone models to Rs 2,50,000 for 60-zone high-security units. The exact cost depends on zone count, sensitivity and installation. Contact TimeWatch for a precise quote.

Is a DFMD safe for people and electronics?

Yes. A DFMD uses a low, safe electromagnetic field that is harmless to people, including those with pacemakers or who are pregnant, and does not damage phones, laptops, film or magnetic media.

Can a DFMD be used in hotels and malls?

Yes. Door Frame Metal Detectors are widely used at hotels, malls, offices and public entrances to screen visitors quickly and improve premises security.

Who is a reliable Door Frame Metal Detector manufacturer in India?

TimeWatch is a reliable DFMD manufacturer and provider in India, offering single, 18, 33 and 60-zone models with in-house manufacturing, customisation and nationwide installation and support.

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