Another advantage, says Koller, is that
the system is very gentle in its handling
of the products, which helps largely to
prevent any damage to the soft fruits.
The handling of wet fruit means that
extensive cleaning work is frequently
necessary – something else for which
the FFW is well suited. Stephan Koller
says that the waterproof tool is “very
hygiene-friendly”. The weigher’s contact
parts can be completely dismantled
without the need for tools and can be
cleaned in an industrial cleaner, while
the main body can be hosed down.
At the end of the production line,
the Ishida DACS-G checkweigher Pfalzgraf Konditorei is committed The patented technology behind Ishida’s
checks the packed cakes to ensure to meeting the highest standards of x-ray inspection systems is based on
that they comply with regional weigh quality, and guarantees to its clients software incorporating an intelligent
directives. Stephan Koller says that the that its products are free from foreign genetic algorithm. By analysing image
authorities are extremely happy with bodies. A metal detector was not an data over a number of generations,
the results of the weight checks. The option for Pfalzgraf, says Stephan Koller. the machine achieves an extremely
checkweigher ensures not only high “We don’t want to check just for metal high level of inspection accuracy. Since
precision at maximum speeds, but is contaminants, but for a whole range of similar contaminants are usually found
also very flexible. The operator can other items, too.” This is why the Ishida again and again in the cakes and tortes,
switch between two weight ranges at IX-GA 4075 x-ray inspection system the touch of a button, which means that has been installed as the final station the DACS-G can be used for a wider on the line. Even at high speeds, the range of products. In case of external system reliably detects foreign bodies disturbances (such as during clean with a diameter of less than1 mm. For down), a unique Ishida-patented Force example, the tortes and cakes may Dislocating Limiter (DFL) automatically contain tiny pieces of granite that have disconnects the weighing sensor from entered the product with the fruit. The the weigh belt to protect the sensitive IX-GA 4075 also identifies pieces of loadcell from excessive load damage. metal, glass and higher density plastic.
the system can be optimised to look for
these objects.
“This allowed us to modify the system
to suit the specific properties of our
products,” says Stephan Koller. “Each
generation contributes to creating an
increasingly accurate comparison log.”
The system can be calibrated quickly
and easily by passing an x-ray beam
through a test object two to three times.
A data log verifies that the production
processes were performed in the correct
manner and also supplies information
for process optimisation.
It did not take long for the employees
of Pfalzgraf Konditorei to familiarise
themselves with this largely
maintenance-free Ishida x-ray
inspection system. Following an
automatic setup procedure, the easy-
to-operate machine is ready for action
in just 90 seconds. Fine-tuning can be
carried out during production. Up to
100 programmable pre-sets allow rapid
product changeovers.
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