X-ray inspection for contaminants in horizontal products

Ensure your packaged and unpackaged products are contaminant-free with advanced X-ray technology designed to detect a wide range of impurities, even through complex packaging materials.

Detects and Eliminates Contaminants in Products

The EL 300, EL 400, and EL 500 X-Ray Inspection Systems from Antares Vision Group are designed to enhance product safety and quality in the food, beverage, and cosmetics industries. These systems specialize in detecting and eliminating contaminants such as metals, glass, and high-density plastics within packaged and unpackaged goods—even when encased in metalized packaging materials like tin plate or aluminum.

The inspection process leverages top-down beam technology for comprehensive coverage, ensuring contaminants are identified before products reach consumers. Capable of operating at linear speeds of up to 70 m/min, these systems can be seamlessly integrated into high-speed production lines, supported by a RISC Embedded FPGA data processing electronics for precise detection and reliable performance.

Designed with user-friendly 15″ color touch-screen interfaces, these systems are accessible to non-expert operators thanks to their self-learning and calibration functions. Built in compliance with CE, BRC, IFS, and HACCP standards, they do not require radiological monitoring, ensuring safe and efficient operation. Additionally, with Industry 4.0 compatibility, they offer bidirectional communication for integration into digital factory environments, supporting remote assistance to reduce maintenance downtime and costs.

Whether handling lipsticks, foundation tubes, or canned vegetables, these systems provide the necessary assurance of product integrity, crucial for maintaining brand protection and preventing recalls, thus benefiting manufacturing companies across various sectors.

Benefits

  • Ensures product safety by detecting a wide range of contaminants, including glass, metals, and high-density plastics.
  • Reduces the risk of recalls and customer complaints, protecting brand reputation.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing high-speed production lines, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Complies with international quality and safety standards, supporting regulatory compliance.
  • Enables remote diagnostics and maintenance, minimizing downtime and service costs.

General


Applications
Food,Rigid containers,Unpackaged products,Products in cases,Flow-pack products,Cosmetics,Products in trays,Packaged products
End products
Jewelry boxes,Granola bars,Foundation tubes,Perfume trays,Chocolate bars,Shampoo bottles,Canned vegetables,Lipsticks
Steps before
Packaging,Material Handling,Quality Assurance
Steps after
Packing,Final Quality Control,Sorting
Input ingredients
packaged products,flow-pack,cases,trays,metalized polylaminate packaging,tin plate packaging,aluminium packaging,metalized clips packaging
Output ingredients
contaminant-free products,defective products data,defective products images
Market info
Antares Vision is renowned for providing inspection, track and trace, and quality control systems primarily to the pharmaceutical, food, and beverage industries, ensuring product integrity and supply chain transparency.

Technical Specifications


Control Panel
Colour touch screen 15″
Data Processing Electronics
RISC Embedded FPGA
Generator
Latest generation – up to 100W – electronic and integrated cooling module
Linear Speed
up to 70 m/min
Protection Degree
IP65
Compliance
CE,BRC,IFS,HACCP
X-ray inspection
(top-down beam)
Transmission Rate
Through Ethernet and USB
Remote Assistance
Included

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Remote assistance capability
Included
Interconnection capability
Industry 4.0 compliant
Inspection type
X-ray (top-down beam)

Material Compatibility


Metal detection
Various metals
Contaminant detection
Glass,stones,metals,bones,high-density plastic,cement shards
Packaging materials
Metalized polylaminate,tinplate,aluminium,metalized clips
Corrosive resistance
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Conveyor width 290 mm to 490 mm
Control panel type
15” colour touch-screen
Discharge method
Top-down X-ray inspection beam
IP Protection Degree
IP65
Material detection capability
Glass,stones,metals,bones,high-density plastic,cement shards

Custom Options


Control panel type
15" colour touch screen
Integration possibilities
Bidirectional Communicator for Industry 4.0
Remote Assistance
Included with Ethernet and USB connectivity
Software Customization
Self-learning System
Interconnection capabilities
Data and Images Collection Software