Heuft Systemtechnik eXaminer X-ray systems
04 November, 2010 byHeuft Systemtechnik eXaminer X-ray systems can be used for the quality inspection of filled containers during the production of foods and drinks.
Loma X4 800XL X-ray inspection system
04 November, 2010 byThe Loma X4 800XL X-ray inspection system incorporates a large aperture feed system that can handle large products, such as bulk meat, large stacks of food ingredients or large blocks of unprocessed cheese.
Cognex OmniView 360° inspection system
04 November, 2010 byThe OmniView 360° inspection system has been upgraded and now includes colour and 5 MP high-resolution cameras. OmniView allows detailed inspection and verification of unoriented wine and juice bottles, canned goods, pharmaceutical vials and other cylindrical packages on the production line. Using the Windows 7, 64 bit PCs, OmniView technology inspects products at up to 1200 parts/min without disrupting bottling and packaging lines.
Heuft VX OCR system for packaging
02 November, 2010 byHeuft Systemtechnik has developed a system for optical character recognition which identifies packaging that has not been coded or incorrectly coded in good time and withdraws it from circulation.
Xray-Hawk X-ray inspection system
02 November, 2010 byThe Xray-Hawk is an X-ray inspection system designed to inspect products in aluminium packaging. It is specifically designed to detect foreign bodies such as metal, stone, glass, bone and high-density plastic bodies.
APS Apsolute thermal inkjet marking system
02 November, 2010 byThe Apsolute thermal inkjet marking system can be used to meet the increasingly stringent need of manufacturers to track and trace product to the point of production. Designed as a replacement for traditional continuous inkjet, laser, thermal ribbon and other coding technologies for both primary and secondary packaging applications, the system is capable of printing independent information on several production lines simultaneously.
Applied Vision KromaKing colorimetric tools
06 September, 2010 byApplied Vision camera-based KromaKing colorimetric tools can help beverage can makers identify the causes of colour nonconformity and decoration defects that result in rejected or hold-for-inspection (HFI) product.
Dynamic Inspection Dyna-weigh Combicheck weight and metal detector
03 September, 2010 byThe Dyna-weigh Combicheck integrated product inspection system is a customised, tailored solution intended to meet specific requirements, while at the same time being designed for ease of use and easy maintenance. Wherever possible, the components used are selected as being industry standard and easily upgradeable to futureproof the product.
From packaging to food: mineral oil migration
04 August, 2010Recycled paper and board used in food packaging materials (boxes, paper bags) often causes migration of mineral oil into food at levels that are claimed to be unacceptable, according to present toxicological assessments.
Loma Systems IQ3 metal detectors range
06 July, 2010 byLoma Systems’ range of IQ3 metal detectors has been developed with a variable frequency function inside them, allowing automatic detection of contaminants within a wide frequency range (31-882 kHz).
PET preform inspection system
06 July, 2010IntraVis Vision Systems of Germany has installed its Sample PreWatcher machinery in the Coca-Cola plant in Halle, Germany, and into two large suppliers for Coca-Cola in the USA.
Hardy Instruments Enviro sanitary checkweighers
06 July, 2010Hardy Instruments’ Enviro line of sanitary checkweighers meets the needs of the food industry for sanitary checkweighing with electronics that withstand high-pressure, high-temperature washdown environments. The equipment is NTEP Class III certified, having met the National Conference on Weights & Measures’ standards for performance, operating characteristics, features and options of weighing and measuring devices.
I Spy Pies uses X-rays
04 May, 2010 byA food X-ray machine is in use at the I Spy Pies processing plant at Maroochydore. The machine is installed on the pie line to ensure the company’s pies are free of physical contaminants.
Metal detection machine for Perth bakery
15 March, 2010 byA metal detection machine was recently commissioned for Mias Bakery in Perth. The machine ensures the company’s bread is free of potential metal contamination as required by its internal quality assurance processes.
Heuft moCheck empty mould inspection system
03 March, 2010 byThe Heuft moCheck empty mould inspection system can be used to identify product residue in empty moulds used for the production of chocolate, toffees, sweets and fondants. This prevents the risk of soiling due to the liquid product overflowing, precludes contamination due to non-brand contents and ensures the microbiological purity of the end product.
