Heuft Systemtechnik GMBH Examiner

• Detecting foreign objects in packaged food products such as confectionery, baked goods, and ready meals.
• Inspecting pharmaceutical products for contaminants or missing components within packaging.
• Quality control for non-food items, including small electronics or consumer goods, to identify defects or foreign material.
• Ensuring product integrity and safety in high-speed production lines by automatically rejecting faulty units.
• Verifying fill levels and product completeness in sealed containers.

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 300 to over 1,000 products per minute, depending on product size and inspection complexity.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with varying current draw based on the X-ray generator and conveyor system.

X-ray generator power

Commonly, X-ray generators in these systems operate at 40-80 kV and 0.2-1.0 mA, optimised for detecting a range of foreign materials.

Typical conveyor belt width

Conveyor belt widths on units of this type commonly vary, but are typically between 200mm and 400mm, accommodating various product sizes.

Detection capabilities

These systems are typically capable of detecting metals, glass, dense plastics, calcified bone, and stones, down to sub-millimetre sizes depending on product density.

Footprint

The footprint for a full container X-ray inspector typically ranges from 1.5m to 2.5m in length, and 0.8m to 1.2m in width, excluding any infeed/outfeed extensions.

Operating environment

Units are commonly designed for industrial environments, with typical operating temperatures between 5°C and 40°C and relative humidity up to 90% (non-condensing).

• What types of foreign objects can an X-ray inspection system detect?

  X-ray systems like the Heuft eXaminer are typically effective at detecting metallic contaminants (ferrous, non-ferrous, stainless steel), glass, dense plastics, stones, and calcified bone fragments within products.

• Is specialist training required to operate an X-ray inspection machine?

• What are the typical maintenance requirements for an X-ray inspection system?

• Can this system be integrated into an existing production line?

• What safety features are typically included with an industrial X-ray system?

X-ray inspection systems hold strong reputation in food processing quality control. Buyers typically value their ability to detect foreign contaminants and ensure product consistency. When purchasing used equipment, inspect calibration records, detector functionality, and compliance with current safety standards. Common strengths include reliable contaminant detection, minimal product damage compared to alternative methods, and established integration with production lines. Maintenance history and original manufacturer documentation prove important for ongoing performance and regulatory compliance.

General overview for this equipment type