Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 39 2022 | Page 46

Compact , High-Speed and Precise : Mettler-Toledo ’ s new x-ray inspection system for small , single-pack products

The X34C delivers a unique x-ray solution to the market : cost-effective inspection of individual packs and bars , immediately after flow-wrapping or pack sealing
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspectiontoday launches a new x-ray inspection system , the X34C , that is designed specifically for the detection of contaminants in small , individual packaged products at highspeed .
The X34C x-ray inspection system is based on three key design principles of compactness , high-speed and precision :
Compact Footprint : the system has a footprint of just 700mm in length , which includes an integrated reject . This means 46 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk that the X34C can be installed into production lines where space is at a premium .
On the hardware side , the X34C can be configured to meet customer requirements , including with an airblast reject system to remove contaminated products at high speed .
High-Speed Capabilities : the X34C can operate at 120 metres per minute , making it possible for the first time to keep product inspection aligned with many high-speed flow-wrapping machines and pack sealers used in the confectionery sector for packing individual products . This combination of speed and compact footprint is currently unique in the market .
Precise Performance : the optimised focal distance of the 0.4mm diode detector and 100W Optimum Power Generator maximises the probability of detecting small contaminants and helps to reduce the False Reject Rate . Because the power and contrast levels of these components are automatically optimised for each application , the system does not always need to run at its full 100W output , delivering power savings .