For any food manufacturer, the quality of their product is of key importance and can't be compromised. Customer satisfaction, better market positioning, and the overall brand value of the product itself are directly related to the quality of the product. Hence, on this concern, manufacturers need a budget-friendly, high-performing system. An efficient X-ray inspection system can be an apt solution for it all. Read ahead and find out the things to remember while choosing an X-ray machine for your food processing needs. Thermofisher a wide range of X-ray inspection systems from basic systems to complex multiple laser source machines.
1. Identify your needs
Manufacturers must work closely with their X-ray machine providers and seek to choose the equipment that rightly fits their varied needs and product line. Machine variants are designed as per product categories like meat and poultry, dried food products, bakery items, cooked meals, medical items and the like. The manufacturer can choose the right machine variant as per their requirement.
Another factor is the location of installation. X-ray system installation can be done at various stages like scanning of raw materials, while in-process or at the packaging stage.
The Versatility of items that can be detected should also be taken into account while choosing the machine. Few of the non-exhaustive list of contaminants include tiny metal and steel pieces, bones, glass, and low-density plastics.
The integrity of the products can also be verified using advanced X-ray systems. Ranging from identification of excess products by count verification, missing items within the final product, to length, width, and height verification can be easily performed using efficient X-ray systems. These processes, otherwise, if manually done, are time-consuming as well as prone to human errors.
2. Look out for Total Cost of Ownership
Before making a final decision about which x-ray machine to install, buyers should also consider the total cost of ownership. In addition to the initial cost of buying the equipment, other expenses such as cost of operating the system, cost for service and maintenance, cost and availability of spare parts, power consumption factors, etc. should also be taken into consideration. In many machines, Oil change has to be performed in the source. Thermofisher’s
X-ray inspection system is free from periodic maintenance like an oil change. With locally available factory-trained engineer’s Astropack Gulf LLC is able to provide world-class services cost-effectively.
3. Advanced-Data Storage Facility
An improved data storage facility in X-ray machines enhances the system performance. Latest X-ray systems now enable users to feed in customized algorithms, based on which, the type and size of contaminants to be detected can be 'fed into the system. This ensures better quality assurance by enhancing traceability of any foreign object that could occur along the production line.
Also, there is a clear distinction between the actual product and the foreign body. This prevents any chance of false rejection. Thermofisher’s X-ray inspection machine is able to store 1000’s of product data with different settings, the user just needs to select the product from a list to run the inspection. Moreover, the detection data for the past 90 days are available even in the basic models like Thermofisher Nextguard C-330 and C-500.
4. Design of the System
While optimal performance and cost are vital factors, clean design cannot be overlooked. The design of the equipment should be user-friendly, hygienic, and easy to maintain. Food manufacturers would least like to spend their time and energy on equipment sanitization.
Additionally, design features should be engineered in such a way that parts can be removed and attached with ease; parts such as conveyors can be cleaned easily; shields can be easily detached, etc. The above-mentioned factors also aid in the Return of Investment.
Thermofisher’s C-330 and C-500 has IP 65 option so that even if the application requires the machine to be washed every, it is possible. The belts are easily removable for thorough cleaning.
5. Warranty and After Sales Service
As with any other equipment buying, warranty and availability of spare parts of
X-ray machine also must be considered by the buyer. Choose a reliable and trustworthy supplier whose track record of After Sales Services and technical support to its customers is well proven. Astropack Gulf LLC has a well-expected team in sales and service, right from suggesting you the X-ray machine for application and to providing you with unmatched after-sales service.
Contact us immediately and take advantage of the best technology-driven X-ray machines available in the market today.
