Loma Systems has launched a new x-ray contaminant inspection machine that it has claimed meets “growing demand for a more cost effective yet highly functional x-ray machine”.
The new X5c is aimed at food manufacturers, processors and packers running multi-product, retail-ready lines that are keen to make the switch to x-ray technology for the first time. Operating at line speeds of up to 50m per minutes, the new model can “reduce the cost of ownership of x-ray inspection technology by an industry-beating 30%,” the firm said.
Produced from brushed stainless steel, it also offers an ultra-hygienic design for easy cleaning and low maintenance and serviceability. Its sloping surfaces reduce drying time and stop food particles and washdown droplets from accumulating in crevices.
The “C” in the model name stands for “compact”, given that the unit weighs up to 100mm in height and 300mm in width, and no more than 3kg in overall weight.
Loma Systems UK sales manager Tony Bryant said: “The development of the X5c is another example of Loma’s flexible approach and ability to quickly adapt to the needs of the market. With the recent BRC global standard for food safety issue 7 and retailers’ codes of practice further recognising the use of x-ray inspection systems in the food industry, Loma used its considerable knowledge, experience and resources to build a system that offers major cost advantages and opens up x-ray inspection technology to those food manufacturers, processors and packers who previously considered it too expensive.
“In terms of cost, it compares extremely favourably with other types of inspection equipment. Although it is a streamlined unit, the X5c has been designed using industry-proven subcomponents which have been optimised to give the maximum performance. It really does offer excellent value for money and will give smaller food companies the peace of mind that they have quality control procedures in place that meet the requirements of major retailers.”
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