Metal contamination detection is a major aspect of dairy industry quality control. Accidental introduction of metal into dairy products can be a big safety concern for consumers. Small pieces of metal from broken machinery can easily be missed if the right inspection equipment isn't in place.

Our industrial metal detectors for the dairy industry can detect and reject metal contaminants including ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-magnetic stainless steel. These metal detectors can be integrated seamlessly into production lines, providing reliable and consistent detection even in challenging dairy manufacturing environments.

It's important to choose the right metal detection system for the product type. For example, manufacturers of aged blocks of cheddar might use in-line conveyor metal detection systems to check for metal contaminants prior to final packaging. Gravity Fall systems detect and reject metal contaminants in dry, powdered, and free-falling products, making them suitable metal detectors for whey products. For quality control in cottage cheese processing, Pipeline Metal Detectors can reject metal contaminants from liquids and pastes flowing through pipelines.

X-ray inspection systems are crucial for detecting metallic and non-metallic physical contaminants in dairy products. Foreign body contamination such as metal, glass, plastic, stone, and high-density rubbers can make their way into dairy products via raw ingredients or accidentally during normal production activities, compromising product safety and quality. 

We offer advanced x-ray systems with varied detection capabilities to help identify multiple types of physical contamination. Our x-ray systems for dairy can also verify product integrity by inspecting packages for missing or broken components - an extra layer of protection to allow only the highest-quality products to reach the consumer.

Our diverse range of systems can meet any need. For example, our X2 Series systems are ideal x-ray inspection systems for whey products which are individually packaged, while the X38 system offers x-ray inspection for cream or other pumped liquids or slurries.

We offer a range of vision systems for dairy quality control designed to minimize the risk of products with incorrect labels or damaged packaging getting into the hands of consumers.

Vision inspection systems play a vital role in maintaining packaging quality and integrity before dairy products leave the production facility for the shelf. Our advanced vision systems inspect labels, packaging, and the overall product appearance in order to support compliance measures.

These systems can identify defects such as labels with incorrect nutritional information or missing allergen declarations, as well as damaged packaging or improperly sealed containers which can compromise product safety and quality.

We provide vision inspection solutions to suit every application. For example, our V15 360 System is perfect for manufacturers who need a vision inspection system for cream and milk products packaged in round containers. For manufacturers of packaged cheese or butter who need to check label information on oriented products, the V11 Label Inspection System can be the ideal choice.

Combination product inspection systems are an ideal choice for manufacturers looking to streamline their dairy quality control procedures. These systems combine two or three inspection technologies in one machine, which offers additional quality checks while requiring less floor space and less budget than multiple individual machines.

Our combination inspection systems combine weight control with contamination detection (either metal detection or x-ray inspection), or weight control with vision inspection. We also offer a three-system combination unit that combines checkweighing, metal detection, and vision inspection.

For example, the CMV Combination System is ideal for quality control in sour cream processing. It checks the package for correct fill level or weight, inspects for metal contamination, and verifies that the label has all the correct information, including the expiration date. A combination metal detector and checkweigher can also inspect packaged dairy products, such as cheese, for metal contamination and accurate weights.

Maintaining accurate fill levels is an essential step in improving consumer satisfaction and supporting regulatory compliance in the dairy industry.

This is why we provide several inspection systems that help make sure each dairy product is filled to the correct level, every time. Checkweighers are able to check fill levels by measuring the overall weight of the product. X-ray inspection technology can view inside a closed container to see if the fill levels are where they should be. Vision inspection systems use cameras to inspect fill levels through transparent or semi-transparent containers. If any product is off from the pre-defined limits, it can be rejected from the line for rework.

Preventing under-filling and over-filling in dairy products helps reduce costly giveaway, prevents the risk of non-compliance fines, and avoids the risk of unhappy customers who receive less product in a package than they expect.