Ever since 1809, when Nicolas Appert discovered how to preserve food for long periods by sealing it in tin containers, the canning industry has continued to develop and is still the preferred packaging for products with very long shelf life.

Typical Applications

Safeline X-Ray systems are installed in numerous canning plants for a wide variety of products. These include: Soup, coffee, milk powder, prepared meals.

The major application for X-ray Inspection in cans is which is impossible to perform by any other technique. In addition, other contaminants, such as stones can be detected, as well as fill level.

Limitations

The performance of contaminant detection in cans is dependent to some extent by the physical characteristics of the cans themselves. More than 90% of a can’s volume is straightforward to inspect, but, since X-Ray systems measure differences in density, certain dense parts of a can, such as seams and ring-pulls, can affect the sensitivity of contaminant detection in their immediate vicinity.

X-Ray solutions

Because of the challenges associated with can inspection, Safeline has developed three systems specifically designed for this application: the InspireX CanChek with single X ray beam for small cans, InspireX GlassChek with double beam to inspect medium and large cans. To inspect glass bottles, Safeline offers InspireX GlassChek with dual and quad beam systems across the food, packaging and pharmaceutical industries:

• InspireX CanChek with a single horizontal X-ray beam for inspection of vertically orientated packs and containers.

• InspireX GlassChek with dual horizontal X-ray beams for superior inspection of low profile cans, glass bottles and vertically orientated packs.

• InspireX GlassChek with quad vertical and horizontal X-ray beams for best inspection of glass bottles and vertically orientated packs.

Computer-controlled “low energy” X-ray generator(s) and powerful data and image analysis system combine to make Safeline inspection systems superior at detecting minute changes that signal product contamination or deviation from accepted specifications. Sophisticated image processing software also provides rapid analysis, detection and rejection - automatically.

Real-time analysis
Ensures all products are fully inspected, from two aspects when using the dual X-ray beam configuration.

Monitoring of product and package attributes
Provides for maximum, consistent product quality - whether inspecting for missing, low-fill or damaged product.

Detection and elimination of contaminants
Including metal, stone, glass, bone, high-density plastic and product agglomerates.

Multiple Configurations
Caters for individual customer applications.

A superior range
All models within Safeline’s Series T50 product range are efficient, low-maintenance and easy to operate. All feature the same sophisticated technology to ensure maximum sensitivity and accuracy, whatever the application. Each system is designed to meet stringent food industry requirements.

Fully adaptive inspection and easy-to-understand operating procedures.

User-friendly operator control centre with touch screen display. Full-colour displays provide a visual reference using real-time images and diagnostics data. Automatic adaptive inspection allows optimum sensitivity to be continuously achieved throughout production, despite variations in the product density.

Rugged construction, designed for wash down environments, the stainless steel enclosure cabinets easily fit into existing production lines, and quick-release conveyor belts or fittings allow immediate access for cleaning.