Food companies that require affordable inspection and detection capabilities for larger product and case profiles now benefit from a new X-ray system that accommodates taller and wider packages than previous models.
Company's NextGuard C500 X-ray detection system features an aperture that is 35 percent wider and 50 percent taller than previous models, making it well suited to inspect larger-sized products and cases. However, the machine footprint is only 20-30 percent larger, optimizing production floor space. As with all NextGuard systems, the C500 uses a wide X-ray beam and arc-shaped detector designed to eliminate blind spots in the inspection tunnel.
NextGuard’s performance-oriented features also have been driven by a changing industry landscape. These include evolving HACCP standards, increased use of metalized film packaging (which is problematic for metal detectors) and various wet or semi-frozen foods (cheese, ice cream, bakery products) that do not lend themselves to metal detection due to product effect issues.
To assure there is enough X-ray power to penetrate thick and dense packaged products, the NextGuard C500 is available with an optional 25 percent-higher power source. This is desirable for products such as large meat/poultry packages, blocks of cheese or ice cream tubs.
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