Compact x-ray scanner for foreign body detection

Ensure product quality with a space-saving x-ray scanner designed for high-speed production lines, capable of precise foreign body detection and reliable inspection at fast throughputs.

Inspects and Detects Foreign Bodies in Products

The SC 20 “Mini” from Wipotec is a compact X-ray scanner engineered for seamless integration in industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Its modular design makes it a standout, enabling high-speed inspection of diverse products such as snack bars and blister packs. The system operates with a total length of just 700 mm, providing comprehensive inspection capabilities including foreign body detection, quantity checks, and fill level control. It reliably processes up to 400 pieces per minute with minimal false rejects, ensuring high throughput and accuracy.

This scanner utilizes an integrated conveyor system with separate discharge units, allowing for flexible adaptation to existing production lines. Controlled via a 15” color TFT touchscreen, it provides an intuitive interface displaying real-time X-ray images for ease of use. A separate switch cabinet enhances space-saving benefits, simplifying installation and operation.

The SC 20 “Mini” is ideal for continuous and automated operations, handling both solid and liquid product types efficiently. Built with strong material options and designed for easy maintenance, it offers customizable solutions adaptable to specific industry needs, supporting robust quality control processes.

Benefits

  • Maximizes inspection accuracy with a low false reject rate, ensuring product quality.
  • Space-efficient design allows easy integration into existing production lines.
  • Supports high-speed operations of up to 400 items per minute, enhancing productivity.
  • Flexible setup with a remote control cabinet for adaptable line configurations.
  • User-friendly interface simplifies operation, reducing training requirements.

General


Applications
Food,Mail,Chemical industry,Cosmetics,Aerosol,Other industries / technical products,Building and mineral compounds,Logistics,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Cement bags,Spray cans,Snack bars,Shipment envelopes,Technical equipment components,Blister packs of tablets,Industrial adhesives,Parcel packages,Lipsticks
Steps before
Product Sorting,Initial Inspection,Preparation for Scanning
Steps after
Discharge,Packing,Product Labeling
Input ingredients
products for inspection,items with potential foreign bodies,products requiring fill level control,items needing shape verification,goods for quantity inspection
Output ingredients
inspected products,safely discharged items,products with verified fill level,items with confirmed shape,goods cleared for foreign bodies
Market info
Wipotec is renowned for its precision weighing technology and high-speed checkweighers used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals and food. They are recognized for their innovation and high-quality engineered-to-order solutions in weight measurement and inspection systems.

Technical Specifications


Speed
Up to 400 pieces/min
Design
Extremely compact,700 mm total system length
False reject rate
Lowest rates
Control System
15” colour TFT display with touchscreen panel
Inspection type
Foreign body detection,completeness,fill level control
Performance
Reliable inspection results
Conveyor Technology
Integrated with discharge units
Modularity
Highest modularity in design
Network Capability
Network-enabled scanner

Operating Characteristics


Compact Design
700 mm system length
Integration Simplicity
External control cabinet
Modularity
Highest modularity in design
Automation Level
Touchscreen control with user-friendly interface
Inspection Throughput
Up to 400 pieces/min
False Reject Rate
Lowest false reject rates
Network Capability
Network-enabled scanner

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
700 mm length
Compact design
Extremely space-saving
Integrated conveyor technology
Includes discharge units
Control panel type
15" color TFT display with touchscreen

Custom Options


Compact footprint
Extremely compact design of 700 mm
Control panel type
15” colour TFT display with touchscreen panel
Integration possibilities
External control cabinet for flexible line integration
Discharge method
Integrated conveyor technology with discharge units