Mettler’s X34C X-ray inspection system is based on three key design principles of compactness, high speed, and precision:

• Compact Footprint: the system has a footprint of just 700 mm in length, which includes an integrated reject. This means that the X34C can be installed into production lines wher space is at a premium.

• High-Speed Capabilities: the X34C can operate at 120 meters/min, making it possible for the first time to keep product inspection aligned with many high-speed flow-wrapping machines and pack sealers used in the confectionery sector for packing individual products. This combination of speed and compact footprint is currently unique in the market.

• Precise Performance: the optimized focal distance of the 0.4-mm diode detector and 100W Optimum power generator maximizes the probability of detecting small contaminants and helps to reduce the false reject rate. Because the power and contrast levels of these components are automatically optimized for each application, the system does not always need to run at its full 100W output, delivering power savings.

“We are expecting that manufacturers of small confectionery products and snacks will love the high-speed inspection that the compact X34C gives them, as improved detection sensitivity allows the technology to inspect and reject single bars at fast speeds straight after they exit the flow-wrapper. This not only reduces waste, because a single bar rather than the entire multi-pack can be rejected, but it also enables the manufacturer to maintain high levels of productivity at this critical point of the production line,” says Mike Pipe, head of global sales & product management, Mettler Toledo Product Inspection.

“For manufacturers, who are typically hard-pushed to fit new equipment into existing lines, the small footprint of the X34C means they can benefit from outstanding levels of contaminant detection and productivity without too much disruption to their operation. Plus, companies can feel confident that their brands are protected due to the X34C simultaneously completing comprehensive product and packaging quality checks.”