DynaCQ plastic detection system for meat

The DynaCQ fully automatic plastic detection system is used to detect foreign objects in both minced meat and trimmings, enabling food manufacturers to avoid recall costs and product waste.

Operators in the food industry wear aprons, gloves and protective sleeves made from low-density materials like plastic. Plastic in-liners and covers are also widely used to protect products. Unfortunately, the materials occasionally get torn and small fragments can end up in the minced meat or trimmings.

Low-density materials cannot be detected by X-ray or metal detectors and it is almost impossible for operators to identify small fragments in the product surface with products moving fast on the conveyor belt.

DynaCQ uses a multispectral camera with special illumination to detect unwanted components and allows the processor to stop and remove small fragments which deviate from the natural colours of the product.

The fully automatic flexible detection platform can be configured and integrated into a number of conveyor-based applications for various meat products.

The technology detects plastic items as small as 1.5 x 1.5 mm at fast line speed and points them out for manual or automatic removal. The user interface is simple and intuitive.

Another benefit is the option to store all images with a tag to ensure full documentation of the product as a basic CCP of production.

DynaCQ can be used in several ways as either a simple stand-alone detection unit, integrated into the MES or as a sorting control unit rejecting contaminated products.