X-ray inspection system for detecting foreign objects in food products

Ensure product safety and quality by detecting even the smallest contaminants in your production line with advanced dual-energy X-ray technology, reducing false rejects and minimizing product giveaway.

Detects Contaminants in Food and Pharmaceutical Products

The Ishida IX-G2 Series X-ray Inspection System is engineered for seamless contaminant detection across food and pharmaceutical lines. Utilizing dual energy X-ray sensors, it distinguishes between different densities and material types to identify even the smallest contaminants such as bone, shell, metal, glass, and rubber. With applications ranging from poultry and seafood to pharmaceutical tablets, this system ensures comprehensive inspection of diverse end-products like chicken nuggets, cornflakes, sugar granules, and vitamin tablets. The IX-G2 features continuous, high-speed operation, integrating effortlessly into existing production lines. Its stainless steel construction and IP66 waterproof conveyor facilitate easy cleaning and maintenance, minimizing downtime. Suitable for various processing environments, the system complies with industry standards, offering reliability and safety in high-demand scenarios.

Benefits

  • Minimizes product giveaway and false rejects, enhancing production efficiency.
  • Reduces cleaning costs and downtime with easy-access stainless steel construction.
  • Ensures comprehensive safety and quality across a wide range of products and industries.
  • Supports continuous high-speed inspection, maintaining consistent throughput.
  • Integrates effortlessly into existing lines, reducing setup time and costs.

General


Applications
Snacks,Cheese,Seafood,Salads,Fabricated chips,Tea,Plantain,Extruded snacks,Candy,Fruit,Pet food,Banana chips,Corn chips,Bakery foods,Pharmaceuticals,Confectionery,Coffee,Cereals,Vegetables,Poultry,Cannabis products,Prepared foods,Granular products,French fries,Tortilla products
End products
Vitamin tablets,Potato chips,Green tea leaves,Espresso beans,Sugar granules,Chicken nuggets,Pringles,Salmon fillets,Apple slices,Dry dog food,Egg rolls,Frozen peas,Croissants,Cornflakes,Crinkle-cut fries,Mixed salad greens,Tortilla chips,Flour tortillas,Cheese puffs,Cannabis oil,Gummy bears,Plantain crisps,Cheddar slices
Steps before
Cutting,Seasoning,Blending,Conveying,Filling
Steps after
Packing,Weighing,Product Cooling
Input ingredients
poultry,seafood,vegetables,cereals,overlapping products,uneven surfaces,granular products
Output ingredients
contaminant-free products,accurately weighed products,products free of defects,products with correct package weight
Market info
Heat and Control (Ishida) is renowned for manufacturing high-quality processing and packaging equipment, offering innovative solutions for weighing, packaging, and inspection systems, particularly in the food industry, with a strong reputation for reliability and precision.

Technical Specifications


Detection type
X-ray
Accuracy
Pinpoint detection
Material detected
Bone,shell,metal,glass,rubber
Automation
GA technology enabled
Sanitation ease
No tools required
Construction material
Stainless steel
Waterproof level
IP66

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Cleaning method
CIP
Energy efficiency
Low kWh/kg
Changeover time
Reduced due to automation

Product type Characteristics


Ideal application
Poultry,seafood,vegetables,cereals,overlapping products,uneven and granular products

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI,touch screen
Integration possibilities
PLC,SCADA
Construction material
Stainless steel
Conveyor design
Open framework,IP66 waterproof
Energy sensor type
Dual energy