Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 19 2018 | Seite 7

system could potentially deliver even
better performance, this is limited by the
upstream cutter.
Despite its high speed, the system reliably
detects foreign bodies such as pieces of
metal, glass and plastic as well as gristle
and bone. The requirement to reliably
detect pieces of metal with a diameter of
0.6 mm, glass with a diameter of 2 mm and
plastic with a diameter of 5 mm has been
fulfilled, as regular functional checks with
specially prepared products demonstrate.
In addition, the system is also able to
reject sausages that exhibit other flaws
such as clumps of herbs or damaged
items. A special high-speed reject arm
directs rejected sausages into a reject
bin. The data log collects all information
and helps to eliminate recurring sources
of contamination, while also providing
confirmation that the production processes
are properly and correctly set up.
The new X-ray inspection system is used
by Goldschmaus Natur mainly in a two-
shift operation and, thanks to its IP 65
protection rating, can easily withstand
the humid production environment. It
did not take long for the operators to
familiarise themselves with this largely
maintenance-free machine. The easy-to-
use X-ray system features an automatic
set-up function and is ready within 90
seconds. Fine adjustments can be made
during operation without interrupting the
production. Up to 100 programmable pre-
sets allow rapid product changeovers.
For operations manager Michael Schmolke,
the benefits of this X-ray inspection system
are clear: “It can find all sorts of foreign
bodies – and not just metal. Also, no other
system on the market can check for foreign
bodies at such high speeds.”
Goldschmaus’ customers, too, have been
informed about the new X-ray inspection
system, which sends out a clear message
that Goldschmaus Natur is committed
to maintaining the highest standards of
quality control.
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