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Bag inspection technology

Inspection equipment for checking compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. Visual inspection systems perform checks to detect variation in size, shape, and color and ensure the presence of labels and closures. Check-weigh systems help ensure that product packages are not under or over-filled. Metal detection systems can help guard against the presence of foreign objects in product containers and X-ray inspection equipment is used to detect physical defects and to ensure package seal integrity.

Inspection

Bagging is the process of packing measured portions of a product into bags that protect it from spoilage, enable easy and safe transportation, and secure the product against tampering and pilferage. The choice of a bagging solution depends on the desired mass or volume per bag, the flow characteristics of the product, and bag construction and design. Bags vary in size from small sachets to bulk flexible containers.

Bagging

Quality control procedures dictate that each bag must reach the consumer in perfect condition. Random sampling procedures do not guarantee the quality of each bag. An important step in choosing the right bag inspection equipment is identifying the critical quality control checks that ensure quality. These checks may include scanning for foreign objects, testing the bag seal, and ensuring that each bag contains the labeled amount of product. Bag inspection equipment is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries to check the bag seal and guard the product against drying and deteriorating from exposure to the environment.

Batch

Continuous

Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) in the food industry is a technology that replaces the internal atmospheric air of a package with gasses in order to improve the shelf life of a food product. This makes the product last longer, improves its freshness and maintains the quality. In order to prevent problems with taste and flavour changes, an inspection machine is indispensable.


<h2>CO<sub>2</sub> escape detecting system to ensuring packaging sealing</h2>
LDS700-IoT is an inspection system designed by FTsystem that detects the escape of carbon dioxide by identifying sealing defects due to micro-holes. It is manufactured to check a wide range of products packed in bags and trays such as bread, flat bread, cheese, meat, vegan meat alternatives, salty brioche, salads, sea food or ready to eat meals. The machine is provided with two rollers that softly squeeze the entire package during its passage from the conveyor belt. If there is a leak, this overpressure contributes to the escape of gas. In an analysis chamber, suction devices check for gas that might leak from the package. If escaping CO<sub>2</sub> is detected, the system will reject the package. Since not all packages are the same, LDS700-IoT is suitable for a broad range of products in different shapes and sizes.

Inspection machine for MAP packaged food in bags and trays

A crucial step before your products leave the production line is a quality check for dosage and standards. Equipment for measurement and control employs a range of technologies to detect inconsistencies in volumes, sizes, weights, and fill levels as well as to inspect goods for quality against a set of criteria. Specialized systems allow you to minimize the probability for error to its lowest possible, ensuring that both products and packaging meet your benchmarks.

Measurement &amp; Control

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The magneto reflection system is ideal for detection of metals in aluminium foil packaged products.


<h2>Detection of metal contaminants in aluminium foil packaging</h2>
The M series from Anritsu, for metal detection, has magneto reflection method that detects metal contaminants in aluminium packaging products regardless of contaminants' shape and orientation. Stainless steel can also be detected with high sensitivity. It is ideal for aluminium packaging products such as retort pouches, chocolate, and poultice.

This metal detection system for aluminum packages is useful when it comes to inspecting the package inserts; sealing and duplication of package inserts can be easily checked by using magnetic ink for package inserts, eliminating wasteful double inspection. Metal detection system for aluminum packages.

Metal detection system for aluminum packages

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Inspecting and rejecting finished food products for metal contamination is a vital part of the manufacturing process. However, many existing detection solutions require a line redesign in order to be integrated into existing production. A complete system comprising high-sensitivity detection with food-safe conveying and automatic rejection allows for simple integration into almost any existing facility.
<h2>Metal detection and rejection system with conveyor</h2>
The THS/FBB and THS/MBB from Ceia are self-contained metal detection and (optionally) rejection systems for food products with an inbuilt conveyor. This allows for the simplest integration of high-sensitivity contamination detection into any existing line operation.

CEIA Conveyor Inspection Systems are available in a wide range of sizes covering different application requirements with flat (THS/FBB) or modular (THS/MBB) belt: the inspection systems are certified fully compatible with food product handling ( EU, FDA compliant) requirements.

THS/FBB and THS/MBB feature the high-performance THS21 multi-spectrum metal detection system. This has been purpose-designed for maximum sensitivity, even in difficult installations with high levels of electromagnetic interference.

The detector unit feature auto-learning, meaning it can be used with a huge variety of product and packaging types without affecting its ability to detect all ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel metals.

The conveyor system is built around a hygienic structure of AISI 316L stainless steel. It features full digital control of the conveyor speed and can be configured for a range of rejection methods including belt stop, air blast, pusher arm and retractable systems.

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Conveyor belt metal detector for food products

Manufactured food products need to be packed in gas-filled pouches to ensure that they reach the customers without being damaged or spoiled. A well-designed, accurate, and reliable seal leak detection system in place guarantees that gas-filled pouches are intact and tightly sealed, which will help to keep the products fresh and avoid cross-contamination.


<h2>A seal tester for an accurate gas leak detection of pouches</h2>
The SealTester-MAP1 and MAP3 from FLI are gas leak inspection machines specifically designed to detect weak seam of gas-filled pouches, such as those for crisps, salads, or peanuts.

Both systems possess three identical measuring units all functioning underneath one measuring belt. The three units measure and press the pouch to allow gas to escape if there is a weak seam. Once the pouch enters the package seal tester, the first measuring unit applies a predefined pressure to check for faults. Then, the pouch enters the second measuring unit to check the thickness of the package by applying slightly more pressure. The third unit rejects the pouch when there is too much pressure and thickness difference between the units.

The MAP1 come in small size and can check a maximum of 80 pouches per minute. The MAP3 also comes in medium size and can process between 150 to 180 pouches per minute. The smaller system mounts on an existing conveyor while the bigger one is in-line. Even though the MAP1 has a lower accuracy level, it calls for higher belt-speed than the MAP3. Both seal testers can flatten pouches and prevent oversized pouches from entering the case packing system.

Entry-level high volume package seal tester

Drawing samples and testing them for conformity with preset quality standards allows manufacturing units to produce a consistent quality of the product. In a batch process, sample testing ensures that each batch meets the specified standards. In a continuous process, product testing helps in the early identification of quality issues, saving significant time and resources, and preventing a sub-standard product from reaching the market. The selection of testing equipment depends on the identification of key quality parameters. These parameters may include volume, weight, viscosity, hardness, particle size distribution, sterility, and containment, among other parameters.

Testing

Nuts are packed with unsaturated fatty acids, which means they are prone to oxidation by oxygen. As a manufacturer of nuts, it is essential to do thorough testing of the packaging to detect any leaks that let in oxygen to prevent the nuts to go rancid and lower the consumer experience.


<h2>Testing for leaks by creating a vacuum</h2>
The Stationary Leak Tester by Oxipack is a standalone machine for sample testing for products in flexible packaging like grated cheese or nuts in pouches but also pet food packages or chocolate and milk powder containers and for testing all kinds of flexible packings. The manually operated machine can test the packed product that contains small amounts of air or inert gas packed under a modified atmosphere packaging for leaks. The product is tested by looking for pressure differences by placing the package between two flexible rubber membranes. The cover of the machine is then closed, to create a vacuum in the test chamber. This will find large leaks as well as micro leaks.

An advantage of the machine is that the testing is done without damaging the packaging. This results in less waste and fewer faulty products ending up with the consumer. Also, the machine measures products simultaneously. A measuring cycle takes about 30 seconds, detecting leaks down to 10 µm.

Leak tester for pouches and MAP packaging

You usually make grated cheese from hard cheeses, like Cheddar, Parmesan, Edam, Red Leicester, etc. The process starts with processed cheese, in blocks or sliced, fed to the grating machine. After that, you mix it with ingredients that prevent molds from occurring and to reduce the grated cheese moisture. Then you dry the grated cheese and weigh it before it is ready for packing.

Grated cheese

Peanuts, also known as groundnuts are one of the most popular edible seeds in the world. You can eat them as-is or process them further into on-the-shelf products like peanut butter, oil, snacks, and soups. Depending on what you want to make, some peanut manufacturing processes include roasting, frying, boiling, grinding, pressing, and coating the peanuts.

Peanuts

From being grown in the field, to roasting and slicing, the manufacture and processing of almonds is a multi-tiered operation. After removing their hull, also known as almond hulling, you can process almonds in various ways to achieve the requested consistency. Whether you chop the almond, finely mill them or turn them into almond milk, they require special care and equipment for processing.

Almonds

Hazelnuts

Pistachio nuts offer several health benefits and are very nutritious. The most common way they are enjoyed is when they are roasted or eaten raw. Generally, pistachios are harvested when the shell splits. They are mechanically shaken and caught in a tarp. Furthermore, you can hull and dry them properly before roasting. To achieve all of this, you will need special pistachio processing equipment

Pistachios

Salad dressing has found its way onto dinner plates for millennia as a quick way to liven up leafy dishes. Experimentation with oil, vinegar, wine, salt, and other ingredients developed into the broad selection of dressings we enjoy today. Through a process of emulsifying the basic formula, adding additional elements, and then bottling and labeling the final mixture, consumers have easy access to reliable tastes on demand.

Salad dressing

You process flax seeds to produce linseed oil, which is used as a preservative finish for wooden materials like varnishes or paints. People also consume flax seeds as a whole seed or ground. Flax seeds production goes through drying, de-hulling or milling, and separation processes to extract the kernels, which are cleaned and ready for consumption. For oil extraction of seeds, you need to further process the kernels by pressing and refining.

Flax seeds

Food powder is the result of drying and pulverizing food. It has been around since the astronauts when out to space. Fruits have a short shelf life and are difficult to preserve due to their high water content.  Fruit powder processing allows you to keep the nutrients of the fruits for a longer time, even off-season.

Fruit powder

A juicy piece of fruit evokes images of sunlight and warmth. But manufacturers take the reverse route and freeze the harvested products to keep their nutritious mix of minerals, fibers, and vitamins intact. Frozen fruit processing equipment takes temperatures down to around -18 °C, giving the foods an extended lease of life. Many smoothies, jams, and purees we consume are the fruit of frozen labor.

Frozen fruit

Chewing gum is usually a polymer that you mix with flavorings – which is something most consumers have no clue about. In a survey in Iceland, 85% of people said they didn't know the product contained plastic. While there are non-plastic options more recently available, the gum base is usually natural latex or a synthetic substitute. To decrease the impacts on the environment, some producers are shifting towards more environmental-friendly options.

Chewing gum

Gummies are a very popular confectionery, because they are versatile and appeal to a wide variety of tastes. Another reason for the popularity of this delicious candy is the fact that it’s easy to produce, particularly in small quantities. For medium to large scale production of gummies, there is a multitude of gummy manufacturing equipment to help ensure that you end up with a good product.

Gummies

Nougat is a delicious confection that contains lots of nuts and dried fruits. The word “nougat” itself derives from an old Latin word for nuts. In addition to nuts, the white variety of nougat contains egg whites, honey, and sugar. Similar ingredients make brown nougat variations, except caramelized sugar replaces egg whites as the base ingredient. Depending on your intended scale of production, there are quite a few nougat making equipment you should consider getting.

Nougat

Long was the time when you could only make dragée chocolate – or, to simplify it, to cover chocolate with a layer of chocolate or sugar and then polish it or not. Now, you can use a chocolate panning machine to offer different types of dragée items. Mind that the process of panning may slightly differ according to the product you are making.

Dragee products

Manufacturing potato chips is a farm-to-fork process from raw material to the final product. From washing and peeling to processing and frying and more in between. Freshly harvested potatoes are first washed, peeled, and sliced into thin potato slices. After washing them again to remove the starch, potatoes are then blanched, fried, seasoned, packed, and served, ready for your consumer’s enjoyment.

Potato chips

You make corn nuts or roasted corn from roasted or deep-fried corn kernels. Also known as cancha in Peru and chulpi in Ecuador, using corn nuts making machines, you can process these through soaking, deep-frying, and packing. Soaking takes 3 days and aims to rehydrate the corn kernels, while frying develops their flavor and texture.

Corn nuts

Shrimp or prawn crackers are savory snacks common in Asian countries. Believed to have its origins in West Malaysia, this snack is part of daily common cuisines or as a midday snack. Prawn cracker manufacturing has a strong demand, with Indonesia exporting 1.648 million kg as of May 2019.

Shrimp crackers

Fruit dehydration is the earliest form of food preservation, with the earliest written record of dried fruits dating back to ancient Mesopotamian tablets, which contain the world’s earliest known recipes. Today, some of the most popular dried fruit snacks are raisins, dates, mango, pineapple, prunes, figs and apricots. Dried fruit processing equipment helps preserve the nutrients and sweetness of the fruit and prolongs its shelf life.

Dried fruit

<span style="font-weight: 400;">From cassava to sweet potatoes, various types of vegetables are processed to make one mixed bag of vegetable chips. Mainly consisting root vegetables like taro and parsnip, vegetable chips are often introduced as a healthy alternative to potato chips. To make these chips, you first need to slice the vegetables and cook them depending on your product; you can simply bake them or fry them, deep fry them, or dry them. After this process, flavorings are added to the chips. </span>

Vegetable chips

Peanut, which (ironically) is a legume, is the make-or-break ingredient of your mixed nuts manufacturing process. “Deluxe” packs tend to avoid them, as their price is much more affordable than other nuts, therefore not being premium. For a regular mix, on the other hand, peanuts can be the major ingredient you’ll include.

Mixed nuts

Curry powder

Ground cinnamon

First developed by Will Kellogg in 1894, corn flakes’ popularity grew exponentially. Made from toasting flakes of corn and served with cold milk, corn flakes have become a favorite breakfast cereal snack for millions around the world. Corn flakes making process begins with milling raw corn, creating cornmeal which is then extruded to create corn flakes.

Corn flakes

Granola is one of the most beloved breakfast menus for its versatility and convenience - you can put it in milk, use it as a topping for yogurt, or even make healthy cookies out of it. Setting up a granola production equipment line is quite similar to muesli. The only difference would be that the sheet of hard grains, nuts, and dried fruits goes through the baking process.

Granola

Muesli, known as the adults’ cereal, is a loose mixture of rolled oats, whole grains, seeds, nuts, and dried fruits. Unlike granola, the muesli manufacturing process goes through rather simple steps. All of the ingredients are combined in the mixer without any specific cooking or baking process. This loose mixture is then packed individually, either in stand-up pouches, paper bags, paper tube and so on.

Muesli

Chicken manure

Cashews come from a tropical tree native to Central America. They have become prominent and your nut mix will not be complete without them. The cashew processing method involves roasting, shell drying, peeling, grading, fumigation and packaging. You have to conduct these processing methods with care to obtain quality cashew nuts. In order to achieve this, you'll need the appropriate cashew processing machinery.

Cashews

Battered nuts, also known as cracker nuts or Japanese style peanuts, are a variation of peanut snack products. The general manufacturing process includes peeling and slicing the peanuts, coating these with batter and seasoning, frying in oil, cooling, and packing, ready for consumption.

Battered nuts

Pellet snacks, or snack pellets, are intermediate products which you can further process and develop into snack products for consumption. Pellet snacks production involves mixing, extrusion, frying, and packing. Since these are intermediate products, final product customization on the production line will depend on your customer’s desired product and flavor profile.

Pellet snacks

<em>“How clean does my equipment needs to be?” </em>That's what manufacturers often wonder about in order to meet the high sterilization standards the pharmaceutical industry demands. Lending manufacturers helping hand have been single-use bags, also known as disposable, first introduced in the late 1990s. They immediately gained popularity because they reduce the risk of cross-contamination, minimalize cleaning and sterilization demands, and require a low capital cost.

Single-use bags