X-ray scanner for contaminant detection in packaging

Ensure your products remain contamination-free with advanced X-ray scanning technology designed to detect even the smallest foreign bodies, safeguarding quality before it reaches your consumers.

Detects Contaminants and Weighs Products Accurately

The SC-E 3000/4000 from Wipotec is an advanced X-ray inspection and checkweighing system designed to enhance product integrity and streamline quality control in industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. This system offers precise detection of contaminants like glass, metal, and stone while simultaneously verifying product weight to ensure compliance and prevent discrepancies. With its diode array detector boasting a resolution of 0.4 mm (0.8 mm upon request), you can achieve reliable inspection even at high speeds and continuous operation. The SC-E series integrates seamlessly into existing production lines with its compact design and optional comprehensive software packages that facilitate sorting and detailed analysis. Whether you’re inspecting ready-to-serve meals, nutraceutical supplements, or industrial chemicals, the SC-E 3000/4000 ensures that all products meet stringent quality standards. Its optional configurations allow for customization tailored to specific operational needs, and its robust design accommodates diverse product types from solid items to delicate packaging. Prioritize safety and efficiency with this indispensable system, engineered to deliver precision and reliability in demanding environments.

Benefits

  • Enhances product safety by reliably detecting minute contaminants in diverse materials.
  • Streamlines operations with seamless integration into existing production lines.
  • Boosts accuracy in quality control, ensuring compliant product weights and reduced waste.
  • Customizable sorting options adapt to specific production needs, increasing flexibility.
  • Compact design minimizes space requirements, reducing facility constraints.

General


Applications
Food,Technical products,Chemical industry,Cosmetics,Machinery,Pharma,Aerosol,Building and mineral compounds
End products
Precision machinery parts,Cement bags,Creams and lotions,Nutraceutical supplements,Ready-to-serve meals,Industrial chemicals,Aerosol cans,Electronic components
Steps before
Filling,Sealing,Packaging
Steps after
Counting,Completeness Check,Fill-Level Check,Mass Determination,Sorting
Input ingredients
primary packaging,secondary packaging,ready-to-serve meals,four-rim sealed bags
Output ingredients
contaminant-free products,packaged goods
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


Resolution
0.4 mm (0.8 mm on request)
Detection type
X-ray
Package size compatibility
Primary and secondary packaging up to medium size
Software package
Comprehensive (optional)
Sorting systems
Numerous (optional)

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
X-ray scanning
Integrated steps
Contaminant detection,fill-level checks,mass determination
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Compact design
Yes
Automation level
Integrated with optional software package
Reliability
High
Flexibility
For all primary and secondary packaging up to medium size
Cleaning method
Manual

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
Easy to clean surfaces for food safety
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Resistant to common acidic contaminants
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Compact design
Yes
Control panel type
Touchscreen
Discharge method
Medium size packaging compatibility
Machine footprint
Small

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen / HMI
Integration possibilities
PLC / Network Integration
Footprint
Compact
Software package
Comprehensive (optional)
Resolution
0.4 mm (0.8 mm on request)
Sorting systems
Numerous (optional)