FEATURE INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT
X-RAY INSPECTION DETECTS smallest contaminants in pie products
The Welsh Pantry has installed an advanced compact X-ray inspection system from Loma to inspect its pie products for glass, ceramic, and stainless steel contaminants
oma Systems has completed one of the first installations of an X5 SpaceSaver X-ray inspection unit. Manufacturer of savoury pastry products The Welsh Pantry chose the recently launched model for its groundbreaking detection performance, super compact design and ease of use. The Welsh Pantry which already has
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Loma metal detectors and checkweighers, is using the advanced X5 SpaceSaver X-ray system to inspect its pie products for glass, ceramic and stainless steel contaminants. Adhering to Loma’s Designed to Survive ethos and delivering maximum uptime at a low lifetime cost of ownership, the X5 SpaceSaver measures only one metre in length. The reduced size enables customers to reclaim valuable floor space and is one of the key reasons why The Welsh Pantry chose this model for its Glamorgan-based plant. “I have a long-standing relationship
with Loma having used its equipment both at a previous company and in my current role,” comments technical manager Alan Shaw. “The need to inspect pies for a range of foreign body contaminants not just metal, down to the smallest size meant X-ray technology was the best choice for this application.
SMALLER FOOTPRINT “However, like many food production facilities, space is at a premium so the launch of the Loma’s super compact X5 SpaceSaver X-ray with significantly smaller footprint was great timing. The system’s market leading detection performance is helping to further strengthen our strict quality control and food safety procedures.” Incorporating Adaptive Array
Technology (AAT), Loma’s X5 Spacesaver offers market leading detection capabilities. This technology tailors resolution, depth and scaling to give the best performance for any product requiring inspection. AAT eliminates the need to specify the diode array pixel size as the X5 SpaceSaver will adjust to give ultimate detection performance for every product. While the X5 SpaceSaver installed at The Welsh Pantry is currently operating at speeds up to 35 metres per minute
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(m/min), the system is capable of running up to 75 m/min. The X5 SpaceSaver X-ray can identify
improperly packaged product for size, shape, length, fill level, component count and presence; essential quality control elements for food processors. Made from brushed stainless steel, the system is more rugged than previous models boasting IP66 ingress protection and enhanced resistance to static discharge. A quick-release belt comes as standard. The tension can be released for cleaning under the belt or completely removed without tools.
HIGH PRESSURE WASHDOWN
For further ease of cleaning and reduced maintenance, the X5 SpaceSaver X-ray offers rounded, sloping surfaces to stop food particles and washdown droplets accumulating in crevices, aiding dry time and ensuring maximum uptime. The intuitive touch screen has IP69K
rating while the belt is FDA/EU approved making the entire system designed to
Adaptive Array Technology tailors resolution, depth and scaling to give the best performance for any product requiring inspection
withstand high pressure washdown applications. Modular in design and fitted with the latest Alan Bradley electronics, the system can be retrofitted to work alongside existing production and inspection equipment. At The Welsh Pantry it is conveniently
located at the exit of a Bradman Lake packaging machine. “Despite all the advanced features offered by the X5 SpaceSaver its automated set up, intuitive touch screen display, high speed USB sensor and simple Ethernet connection for easy reporting all combine to make it extremely simple to use,” concludes Shaw “Like Loma’s other inspection
equipment the X5 SpaceSaver is well built and proving reliable and accurate plus the company continues to impress with its high level of service and support.”
Loma Systems T: 01252 893300
www.loma.com Enter 313
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