Mettler-Toledo X34 X-ray inspection system

Food manufacturers will be able to identify small contaminants quickly with the X34 X-ray inspection system from Mettler-Toledo.

The system provides detection of metal, glass, high-density plastic, mineral stone and calcified bone fragments across a range of small and medium-sized packaged foods, preventing product recalls and protecting brand reputations. The system also comes with software that enables automated product set-up, decreasing the chance of human error and reducing the number of false rejects.

It is a single-lane X-ray system featuring a 100 W Optimum Power generator, which automatically maximises detection sensitivity. This is complemented by a 0.4 mm detector for the detection of very small contaminants. These technologies ensure that power and contrast levels are optimised for every product and mean the system does not always have to run at its full 100 W output to achieve results, delivering power savings to the end user.

The software also allows for automated product set-up without the need for manual adjustment from the operator.

The product comes with the company’s ContamPlus inspection software which enhances detection capabilities, helping food manufacturers achieve a false rejection rate (FRR) of 0. This reduces product waste and ensures product safety.