Make the most out of your inspection equipment

From metal detectors to x-rays to leak detection technology, inspection equipment can not only prevent foreign material contamination — thus preventing the dreaded recall — but improve production efficiency, enhance product quality and reduce food waste.

Dec 5th, 2019

To meet increased demand for its Drumstick Squashies candy, Swizzels Matlow installed the TOMRA Nimbus optical sorter, which inspects the candies in free fall, allowing the entire surface area of the product to be inspected.

To meet increased demand for its Drumstick Squashies candy, Swizzels Matlow installed the TOMRA Nimbus optical sorter, which inspects the candies in free fall, allowing the entire surface area of the product to be inspected.

Photo courtesy of TOMRA.

As the global population increases, along with rising incomes in developing countries, processors are under increased pressure to produce more and safer food than ever before. To ensure the safety of their food and beverage products, manufacturers are using inspection equipment as an indispensable element of their quality control programs. Metal detectors, sorters, x-rays, vision systems and leak detection technology reduce the risks associated with foreign material contamination while also improving operational efficiency and reducing food waste. Here are some tips to figure out the best inspection technology for your plant and how to optimize it for your operations.

Monte Vista Farming Company uses the TOMRA Nimbus to scan almonds for smaller, subtle defects. The Nimbus’ Biometric Signature Identification+ technology uses visible and near-infrared light to inspect the chemical and molecular characteristics of the almond’s surface and internal structure.

Sorting Equipment Covers All the Bases for Inspecting Almonds

An almond processor ensures its products are free of defects by using sorting equipment outfitted with innovative x-ray-, laser-, spectral-imaging-, and camera-based technologies.

Key Technology Integrated Sorting System

Integrated Sorting System Upgrades Green Bean Processing

Improves case recovery and produces more consistent product quality

Bunting Equipment

Magnetic Separation and Metal Detection Equipment Prevents Costly Recalls

Protects consumers and line equipment

Eagle Epx100 X Ray System

X-ray System Helps Food and Beverage Companies Optimize Production Efficiencies

Improves the sustainability of operations and quality of products while saving energy

Mettler Toledo Safeline Power Phase Pro Gc Digital Metal Detector

Live From PACK EXPO East: Digital Metal Detector

Unit protects products from stainless, ferrous, and non-ferrous metal contamination, and helps companies demonstrate all reasonable precautions have been taken.

Live From PACK EXPO East: Integrated Inspection and Checkweigher

Precision high-speed checkweigher is for cylindrical packaging formats, while new ultra-compact X-ray scanner is only 70 mm in width

Inficon Contura S600 Nondestructive Leak Detection System

Leak detection equipment extends product shelf life

System reduces costly recalls

Eagle Product Inspection Tall Pro Xs X Ray Machine

X-ray Machine Provides 100% Inspection

Multi-functional unit operates at high speeds

Cti Printable Blind Spotz Hpp Verification Technology

Technology Achieves HPP Verification at Individual Package Level

Validates proper pressure and time for single packages

Levantine installed the Stealth Gravity Metal Detector with solid fixings to ensure it is securely held in place and away from busy parts of the plant floor to prevent vibrations and electrical interference from adversely affecting the accuracy of the metal detector.

Metal Detector Helps U.K. Processor Enter the U.S. Market

The Stealth Gravity Metal Detector delivers high-speed precision and accuracy to help Levantine meet stringent U.S. food safety regulations.

Wipotec Ocs Sc 2000 Mini X Ray Inspection Scanner

X-ray Inspection Scanner Offers Superior Process Speed-to-Footprint Ratio

Produces fewer false rejects

Eagle Product Inspection Tall Pro Xs X Ray Machine

X-ray Machine Provides 100% Inspection

Is designed for tall containers

J&J Snack Foods' X-Ray Inspection Systems from Mettler-Toledo Safeline

J&J Employs Versatile X-Ray for Mixed Snack Foods

To maximize detecting capability, J&J Snack Foods recently installed three x-ray systems from Mettler-Toledo Safeline, including an X33 model in 2017 and another X33 and a two-lane X36 model last year.

Cognex Deep Learning quality inspection software can be trained to identify correct placement and types of items assembled or packaged. In this consumer packaged goods example, it's assorted chocolates in a package. Source: Cognex

Quality Inspections Drive Machine Vision and Deep Learning Connection

Cognex works with end users in multiple industrial verticals to apply deep learning to its vision systems for final and in-line assembly verification.

To meet increased demand for its Drumstick Squashies candy, Swizzels Matlow installed the TOMRA Nimbus optical sorter, which inspects the candies in free fall, allowing the entire surface area of the product to be inspected.

Make the most out of your inspection equipment

From metal detectors to x-rays to leak detection technology, inspection equipment can not only prevent foreign material contamination — thus preventing the dreaded recall — but improve production efficiency, enhance product quality and reduce food waste.

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