X-ray system for food industry

Loma says the unit, which is just 1m long, has been engineered to deliver industry leading levels of product integrity for the busiest of food processing and packing lines while enabling customers to reclaim valuable floor space. 

The X5 Spacesaver incorporates Adaptive Array Technology (AAT) which eliminates the need to specify the diode array pixel size; the device will adjust to give ultimate detection performance for the product.

Capable of operating at line speeds up to 75m/min, the X5 Spacesaver X-ray detects and rejects foreign body contaminants such as bone, metal fragments, glass, stones, bone, plastics and ceramics. It can identify improperly packaged product for: size, shape, length, fill level, component count and presence; all essential quality control elements for food processors.

It offers large margins for minimum false rejects for previously undetectable contaminants, reducing errors and costs of re-inspection.

With significant energy saving benefits, the stainless steel X5 Spacesaver is more rugged than previous models and has IP66 ingress protection and enhanced resistance to static discharge. The driver software has increased control over the dynamic range allowing Loma to implement a new Eco Mode, exploiting sensitivity to produce excellent detection results and one of the lowest X-ray energies in the industry.

A new quick release belt comes as standard. Measuring 2m in length, the tension can be released for cleaning under the belt or to completely remove it without tools. For changeovers, a single person can remove and replace the belt for cleaning in less than 30 seconds.

For further ease of cleaning and reduced maintenance, the Spacesaver X5 X-ray also offers rounded, sloping surfaces to stop food particles and washdown droplets accumulating in crevices. The intuitive touch screen has IP69K rating while the belt is FDA/EU approved ensuring the entire system is designed to withstand high pressure washdown applications.