The Xpert C600 X-ray system from Thermo Fisher Scientific is designed specifically for detecting metal, glass, dense plastics and other foreign objects in large food packaging.
It features a 50% larger aperture and wider X-ray beam than found on the previously launched Thermo Scientific C400. The 22in wide by 10in tall aperture enables larger food products that do not fit through standard X-ray machines to be examined for contaminants, or inspected for missing or damaged pieces.
“This larger aperture unit addresses several market needs,” said Bob Ries, lead product manager, metal detection and X-ray inspection, Thermo Fisher Scientific. “For example, some food processors prefer end-of-line detection because after a product is sealed and cased, it can no longer be contaminated. Also, with many brand owners supplying larger-sized items to big box stores and warehouse clubs, the Xpert C600 gives them a way to meet retailer-mandated inspection requirements.”
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