X-ray-based foreign object detection and general inspection solutions are currently in high-demand. Many leading food retailers are mandating that their products be inspected by x-ray before being placed on store shelves. Initiatives such as the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) and the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act are also driving the migration from metal detection to x-ray technology.
To answer this need, Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed the Xpert C400, the first model in a line of next-generation x-ray systems for contaminant detection and product inspection. The Xpert C400 combines very high sensitivity with durability to meet the need for increased detection standards. At the same time, it lowers the total cost of ownership for x-ray detection.
The Xpert C400 easily detects metal, glass, dense plastics and other contaminants in packaged food. It can also analyze an x-ray image to estimate weight or fill and count or assure that objects are inside a packaged item. The system’s highly sensitive detectors are available in multiple resolutions (0.8/0.4mm), and its suite of algorithms is designed to find small contaminants in complex images with few, if any, false rejects. A low-power x-ray source (85W) reduces the system’s shielding requirements while easily penetrating typical items under inspection.
Due to its improved design and component quality, the Xpert C400 can run 24x7x365 in harsh environments. It is tested to fully meet IP65 requirements for dust and washdown and operates over a wide 5° to 40° C temperature range. Because of its modular design and built-in remote support capability, technicians can quickly troubleshoot and service the detector, minimizing downtime. Thermo Scientific will showcase the Xpert C400 at Pack Expo, September 26-28, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center..