The All-New Industrial X-Ray Machine for Bulk Food Product Inspection
The new industrial X-ray inspection machine from the Anritsu brand sets the benchmark for product inspection systems. The system makes it possible to analyse two X-ray energy signals at a time, enabling clear contaminant distinction. With the Anritsu DualX machine, low-density bones in metal products, in addition to the overlapping products can be seen. This helps to prevent false rejecting of scans.
How the Dual-Energy Technology Works
The X-rays have different energies, and because of the dual-energy sensor in the Anritsu machine, two different images are obtained at high and low energy levels. The dual-energy subtraction makes it possible to highlight contaminants and prevent false rejections.
Sealed Heat-Controlled System
The revolutionary design of the industrial X-ray machine includes a sealed environment controlled system. The system has been designed for bulk inspection of food products such as meat and sausages. In such processing environments, it is essential to prevent machine breakdowns. As such, the overheating of systems must be prevented. Fortunately, the Anritsu DualX is designed for the bulk or industrial processing environment. It includes a cooling system that seals and protects the X-ray component from outside air exchange and thus helps to keep the machine cool.
Ensure Safe Scanning of Poultry and Meat Products With the DualX Technology
The machine uses signal processing technology together with advanced image processing algorithms to detect contaminants in low-density poultry bones. With this technology in place, false rejects are thus minimised.
Best Quality Control Equipment for Compliance With Safety Requirements
With strict regulations applying to food processing plants for the safety of workers and consumers, it is essential to have reliable systems in place for safety and quality control purposes. The Anritsu DualX ticks every box when it comes to reliability, accuracy, speed, and durability. The operator has access to the necessary information at a central location with QUICCA3. A complete audit trail is available for every product inspection. This provides for maximum accountability and ensures that nothing goes undetected.
The X-ray images of scanned products are stored. A processor can thus view the before and after scans of defective products. Automatic extraction and enlargements of images provide for easier detection of problem areas in products.
Never Compromise on Safety
With customer and worker safety essential when it comes to any type of industrial X-ray machine, the extra steps that were taken by Anritsu to ensure product safety does not come as a surprise. Anritsu values customer safety and the product designs from the brand are truly reflective of their commitment to safety. This is proven by the many safety features embedded in the design of the DualX system as briefly noted below.
Some of the Key Features Include:
- Switch for emergency stop: Operator safety is enhanced with the inclusion of an emergency stop switch to immediately cut power to the X-ray and drive circuits. This stops the conveyor and prevents radiation.
- Irradiation display: The light is on during the radiation period.
- Sensor to detect hand interruption: If a user puts their hand in the industrial machine while it is in operation, a sensor detects it, and radiation is stopped.
- Shield cover in place: The shield cover comes with a sensor. Radiation stops upon the opening of the shield cover.
- X-ray on and off switch: No operation can take place if the key is turned to the off position.
- Curtain system to prevent leakage: The curtains prevent radiation leakage. For bulk product scanning, the standard curtains are replaced with SUS covers to prevent the food from coming in contact with the curtains.
Safe Operation Procedures Are Provided
Although several safety mechanisms are in place, the manufacturer-recommended safety procedures must be followed. Food that is inspected with this industrial machine is exposed to a maximum of 0.002 Gy, which is far below the World Health Organization (WHO) Â allowed 10 kGy. The X-ray dose is never higher than 0.1 Gy. As such, the risk of food radiation contamination above the allowable level is eliminated.
The Anritsu brand is synonymous with quality and safe products. We are a proud supplier of their equipment in South Africa. Complete the contact form or call us to learn more about this revolutionary new industrial X-ray machine for highly accurate product inspections.