X-ray Machines for the Food Industry
Boost product safety, protect your brand image and increase uptime
An x-ray inspection machine for the food industry is a sophisticated system used to detect physical contaminants in food products. Our advanced x-ray inspection machines can reliably and quickly inspect food packaged in plastic containers, foil pouches, glass jars, and metal cans, as well as loose and pumped products, such as meat and poultry. Implementing our innovative solutions helps you protect your consumers and brand and comply with food industry standards.
Physical Contamination Detection
Physical contamination detection in manufacturing is vital for consumer safety. Learn more about physical contamination and how it's prevented. Read more
Product Quality Inspection for the Food Industry
Our advanced quality inspection solutions designed to support food and beverage manufacturers with physical contamination detection, fill level control, package integrity, completeness checks and identification of incorrect labeling. Read more
ProdX - The Next Level in Product Safety
ProdX™ Food Safety and Quality Management Software offers full digital management of product inspection equipment for enhanced productivity and efficiency. Read more
Quality Assurance and Product Inspection for Pet Food Manufacturers
Product inspection systems and software designed to support pet food manufacturers with quality control, compliance, and safety measures. Read more
Meat and Poultry Product Inspection Solutions
Product Inspection solutions to solve meat and poultry processing challenges - contamination detection, reducing product waste, packaging integrity and net content weight. Read more
Ready Meal Product Inspection Solutions
Product inspection solutions for packaged foods that make it easier to achieve compliance, increase uptime and reduce quality costs. Read more
Useful Related Links
Guide to X-ray Inspection Technology
The X-ray Inspection Guide provides a single and definitive source of reference to x-ray inspection technology for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Read more
How Safe is X-ray Inspection of Food?
This white paper is for food manufacturers who consider x-ray inspection to comply with food-safety regulations and legislations. Read more
Why X-ray Inspection of Food is the Right Choice
You don’t need to be an x-ray expert to understand why x-ray inspection of food is safe for everyone. A brand new Infographic in poster format explains you all the facts in a fun and easy to understand way. Read more
How Do X-ray Systems Find Contaminants?
This white paper explains what x-rays are and the main components and operating principles of an x-ray inspection system. It describes how typical contaminants are identified and explores how x-ray systems detect them inside products and packaging. Read more
eGuide - 5 Reasons to Use X-ray Inspection Systems
Download our eGuide, 5 Reasons to use METTLER TOLEDO X-ray Inspection Systems, to learn the benefits of x-ray inspection for food and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Read more
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FAQs
What are the benefits of using x-ray inspection machines in the food and beverage industry?
Manufacturers use x-ray inspection systems for product inspection of food and beverages to maximize the safety and quality of their product. These advanced systems are able to detect physical contaminants in products while simultaneously performing a wide range of in-line quality control checks. Installing an x-ray inspection system on food and beverage lines helps to protect the brand and reputation of manufacturers while avoiding the risk of potentially expensive product recalls.
How safe is the use of industrial x-ray inspection in food and beverage products?
The radiation dose levels used for x-ray inspection in the food and beverage industry are extremely low and have no effect on product safety, flavor, or texture. The use of industrial x-ray inspection equipment for food is highly regulated and is becoming increasingly common. Modern x-ray inspection systems are perfectly safe in working environments as long as recommended safety guidance is followed.
Can the x-rays used in x-ray inspection for the food industry make food radioactive?
No, x-ray machines for food inspection use a safe form of electromagnetic radiation that does not cause materials, including food, to become radioactive. Furthermore, the radiation levels used in x-ray food inspection are extremely low and do not alter or affect the food's nutritional value, taste, or safety.
Are food x-ray inspection systems capable of handling high-speed production lines?
METTLER TOLEDO X-ray Inspection systems for food processing are designed to handle the high-speed production lines commonly found in the food and beverage industry. They offer advanced inspection capabilities with high processing speeds for efficient and accurate detection of a variety of contaminants, including bone, glass, rubber, and metal without compromising productivity.
Why is it important for the food and beverage industry to use x-ray inspection systems?
The food and beverage industry use product inspection equipment such as industrial x-ray inspection technology for various purposes, including physical contaminant detection and quality control.
X-ray inspection systems for the food industry can detect foreign objects, such as metal, glass, plastic, stones, or bones, as well as inspect packaging integrity and check for product irregularities, protecting consumers and keeping with the required compliance regulations and standards.
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- Chicken Bone X-ray Inspection Systems
- Conveyor Belt X-ray Machines
- Industrial X-ray Inspection Systems
- Pharmaceutical X-ray Inspection Systems
- Safeline X-ray Dual Energy Technology
- The X2 X-ray Inspection Series
- The X6 X-ray Inspection Series
- X-ray Inspection for Dairy Production
- X-ray Inspection for Pet Food
- X-ray Inspection for Snacks and Confectionery Products
- X-ray Inspection Systems for Glass Jars
- X-ray Inspection Systems for Ready Meals