Inspection System for packaged products
Thermo Scientific NextGuard X-ray
X-ray inspection for a wide variety of food products
The Thermo Scientific™ NextGuard™ X-ray system is designed to make moving from metal detection to X-ray detection easy, fast and inexpensive. It is ideal for finding dense or sharp objects in a wide variety of products as well as detecting errors like over/under fill or missing, misplaced, cracked or incorrectly formed products. The system enables compliance with worldwide HACCP and retailer food safety requirements.
Innovative X-ray design assures 100% detection of any product
Most X-ray detection systems project the X-ray beam from the top down in a narrow beam to a linear detector. This makes using the X-ray image for product inspections easier, but also means taller products must get narrower to always fit in the beam. With NextGuard we wanted to make it simple for users, so we project a wide X-ray beam from the bottom up to a non-linear detector that assures everything is completely inspected. Any differences in X-ray signal across the arch-shaped detector are automatically calibrated out when you set-up your product. So no matter where the product passes through the beam, you always get the best detection possible! This architecture has the added benefit of limiting the height of the total machine and providing for optimum cooling, thus extending the life of the source.
Through the Thermo Scientific Product Assurance Services & Solutions (PASS) program, we can thoroughly test every suspected product for contaminants so that you can continue producing products that your consumers rely on! Learn more at www.thermoscientific.com/PASS.
Touchscreen
Protected, large touchscreen for washdown and durability. Adjust image function for on-the-fly detection adjustment while the system is inspecting.
Rejection Systems
Configurable rejection systems customized for any application. Variable speed controlled by the NextGuard. Dual rejection to separate foreign objects from quality defects.
QA check function
Unique, configurable software feature allows definition of up to three audit types. Prompts the operator to run the audit and saves statistics/images from the process separately from production data.
Product verification software
Flexible inspection software to find product quality defects such as missing pieces, incorrect product sizes and cracks all without having to create customized software specific to your application.
Features and benefits
- Compact size makes installation and use easy
- Unique non-linear detector eliminates inspection blind spots
- Removable conveyor makes directional change and maintenance simple
- Software based on popular, intuitive Thermo Scientific™ VersaWeigh™ user interface
- Modular design for high reliability and quick diagnosis and repair
- Source and detector lifetime indicators to minimize expensive downtime
- Built-in remote monitoring for quick problem determination
- Field-upgradable X-ray sources and detectors
Options to customize your systems
- Complete rejection systems or rejection mechanisms for use on your downstream conveyor
- High resolution detectors and multiple X-ray sources
- Product Verification and Mass Estimation software
- Stainless steel air conditioner for washdown environments
- Alarm horn; Teflon coated lightweight no-lead curtains, casters, guiderails
- Radiation safety meters
- Full Marks and Spencer COP compliance
- Spare parts kits
- Configurations for lightweight or unwrapped products
Certified around the world
Safety is assured with an LED light stack, multiple e-stops, X-ray key switch and safety interlocks on all doors and covers.
USB and Ethernet ports
Standard watertight connections are available for data input/output and remote connection for help and troubleshooting.
Radiation shielding curtains
(with cover removed) Food safe, no-lead curtains that are easy to adjust and maintain.
Modular conveyor
Transport system is completely removable in minutes for thorough cleaning, belt change and maintenance/repair. Conveyor direction can be changed in the field by service technicians in less than one hour.
