X-Ray
These systems have become indispensable tools in the food industry for ensuring product safety and quality. They employ X-ray technology to inspect and analyze food items for a variety of purposes, including detecting contaminants, inspecting product quality, and even verifying package weight. X-Ray systems help prevent contaminated or substandard products from reaching consumers, thereby enhancing food safety and consumer brand confidence
In our commitment to delivering top-tier products, we are partnered with Mekitec; manufacturer of compact, easy-to-use, X-ray inspection systems that provide excellent performance and the best value in the industry.
Mekitec - MEKI
MEKITM is an automated product quality control system using the latest X-ray image processing technology. The system images the inside of food products detecting foreign objects (e.g. metal, stones, glass, bones and dense plastics), simultaneously ensuring the overall quality and traceability of food production.
As like with other Mekitec X-ray systems, high moisture, salt content, or different type of packaging materials (e.g. metal or aluminum) are not a problem for the inspection.
MEKITM requires the least amount of installation space in the production line compared to any other X-ray quality control system.
Conveyor speed: min. 0.1 m/s – max. 1.3 m/s
Conveyor load capacity: max. 5 kg
X-ray power: 30-60 kV, 0.2–2.5 mA, max 100 W
X-ray leakage: less than 1 µSv/h
Detector: Linear scanner, resolution 0.4 mm
Software: Mekitec X-Ray Inspection System SW
Operating system: Windows 10
Connectivity: USB, Ethernet
HMI: 12” Color TFT LCD Screen
Operation Temperature: 0–35°C ambient
Cooling: Optional cooling system
IP rating: IP54
Relative humidity: 30-85 %, non-condensing
System power supply: 110/240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H): 800/1200 mm x 515 mm x 2000 mm
Weight: 100 kg
Material: Stainless steel, brushed
Reject options: Optional air reject or pusher with bins
System conveyor: EU and FDA food use approved conveyor belt
Radiation protection: EN 61010-02-091, FDA CFR 21 part 1020, 40
Safety system: Safety circuit CAT 3, Performance Level PL d
Mekitec - MIDMEKI
MIDMEKI quality control system uses the latest X-ray image processing technology. This system combines the benefits of our compact MEKI™ with a wider conveyor and significantly larger detection area to accommodate larger primary packaged food products.
It is especially designed for the inspection of medium-sized products and trays of smaller products. As like with other Mekitec X-ray systems, high moisture, salt content, or different type of packaging materials (e.g. metal or aluminum) are not a problem for the inspection.
With MIDMEKI, we focus on what is important and necessary in an X-ray system for a food producer.
Conveyor speed: MI.S1: 0.1-1.0m/s
MI.S2 and MI.S3 available gear box configurations:
• 0.5–1m/s
• 0.28–0.58m/s
• 0.16–0.3m/s
Conveyor load capacity: MI.S1: max. 5kg
MI.S2 & MI.S3: max. 20kg
X-ray power: 40-80kV, 0.2–5.0mA, max 200W
X-ray leakage: less than 1µSv/h
Detector: Linear scanner, resolution 0.4mm
Software: Mekitec X-Ray Inspection System SW
Operating system: Windows 10
Connectivity: USB, Ethernet
HMI: 12” Color TFT LCD Screen
Operation Temperature: 0–35°C ambient
Cooling: Optional cooling system
IP rating: IP65
Relative humidity: 30-85 %, non-condensing
System power supply: 110/240VAC, 50–60Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1000/1400mm x 702mm x 2020mm
Weight: 250kg
Material: Stainless steel, brushed
Reject options: Optional air reject or pusher with bins
System conveyor: EU and FDA food use approved conveyor belt
Radiation protection: EN 61010-02-091, FDA CFR 21 part 1020, 40
Safety system: Safety circuit CAT 3, Performance Level PL d
Mekitec - SIDEMEKI
The SIDEMEKI™ system is designed for production lines where the food is in packages that are taller than wider, such as bottles, cartons, containers and cans. Ensuring smooth production flow is essential with these packaging types, setting a higher expectation for the design of the inspection equipment.
SIDEMEKI™ is the only quality control solution offering food producers a choice to select one or two X-ray generators based on the exact need for the product inspection. With tall products, this means that the system always has the needed inspection accuracy necessary for foreign object detection and specific quality functions, e.g. fill level and cap inspection. This equals the best value in the industry
Conveyor speed: 0.3 – 2.3ft/s[1]
Conveyor motors: 2 x motor roller 230VAC, IP69K
Conveyor load capacity: Max. 154 lbs[2]
X-ray generators: 1 or 2 X-ray generators, 200W
X-ray leakage: less than 1 µSv/h
Detector: 1 or 2 detectors, linear scanner, resolution 0.4 mm
Software: Mekitec X-ray inspection System SW
Operating system: Win 10
Connectivity: 2 x USB, 1 x Ethernet
HMI: 15” Color TFT LCD Screen
Operation Temperature: 32-95° F ambient
Cooling: Optional 1000W air conditioner
Noise level: < 81.3dB(A)
IP rating: IP65[3]
Relative humidity: 30-85%, non-condensing
System power supply: 110/240 VAC, 50-60Hz
Dimensions:
Width: 136”
Depth: 52” or 64” depending on
the rejection bin[4]
Height: 93”
Weight: 1830 lbs, with cooling unit 1940 lbs
Material: Stainless steel, brushed
Reject options:
1 rejecter: for foreign object detection and other quality functions like fill level and cap detection
2 rejecters: 1st for foreign object detection, 2nd for other quality functions
Set-up will be selected based on the application
Rejection confirmation: Available as an option
Rejection box:
Option 1: 28” depth, 13” width
Option 2: 16” depth, 13” width
System conveyor: EU and FDA food use approved conveyor chain belt
Radiation protection: Meets EN 61010-02-091, FDA CFR 21 part 1020, 40
Safety system: Safety Circuit CAT 3, Performance Level PL d
In-feed/out-feed options:
Option 1: end-feed
Option 2: side-feed
Mekitec - ONE
MEKI™ ONE is a concept with all you need from a Critical Control Point in one compact package. The ONE concept combines the superior X-ray sensitivity with the smallest footprint, still having all the latest features and functionalities expected by the global quality standards, such as integrated automatic reject, rejection bin, confirmation sensors, and system reporting.
MEKI™ ONE makes it easy for food producers to introduce food X-ray quality control to any packaging lines. The concept ensures that producers will meet and exceed expectations for production quality. With MEKI™ ONE, we offer the best value for the investment.
Conveyor speed: min. 0.1 m/s – max. 1.3 m/s
Conveyor load capacity: max. 5 kg
X-ray power: 30-60 kV, 0.2–2.5 mA, max 100 W
X-ray leakage: less than 1 µSv/h
Detector: Linear scanner, resolution 0.4 mm
Software: Mekitec X-Ray Inspection System SW
Operating system: Windows 10
Connectivity: USB, Ethernet
HMI: 12” Color TFT LCD Screen
Operation Temperature: 0–35°C ambient
Cooling: Optional cooling system
IP rating: IP54
Relative humidity: 30-85 %, non-condensing
System power supply: 110-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H): 1200/1280 mm x 715 mm x 2000 mm
Weight: 155 kg
Material: Stainless steel, brushed
Reject: Integrated air reject with bin and standard reject confirmation
Options: One/two conveyor model, push-arm reject, hand sensors* and full reject confirmation
System conveyor: EU and FDA food use approved conveyor belt
Radiation protection: EN 61010-02-091, FDA CFR 21 part 1020.40
Safety switches: Safety circuit CAT 3, Performance Level PL d
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