X-RAY INSPECTION
X-ray detection is a fast-growing inspection method used within food production factories and provides improved safety and brand protection. Operating under LOMA’s core “Designed to Survive“ philosophy, our engineering teams provide solutions built around the following key values for X-ray inspection systems in the food industry.
The built-in technology changes significantly improve image quality and allow for much better detection of softer contaminants like glass, ceramic, bone and rubber, whilst providing more robust detection of harder contaminants like metal and stainless steel.
SAFE – Delivers product safety to the end consumer as well as operational safety during use.
DURABLE – Tough, robust and reliable systems designed specifically for any food production environment.
FLEXIBLE – Capable of a variety of inspection needs with multiple inspection algorithms as well as unique Adaptive Array Technology (AAT).
FRIENDLY – Easy operation, factory and environmentally friendly, helps deliver low cost of ownership.
For nearly 20 years, LOMA SYSTEMS® has been developing X-ray technologies for food inspection. With a wealth of experience gained from many installations around the world with producers, both large and small, LOMA has introduced the 5th generation of X-ray Systems, the X5 Series.
The X5 range come complete with full color touchscreen, multilevel password access storing data logged events for traceability, image optimization, AAT technology and much more.
Why use X-ray Inspection technology
X-ray inspection is fast becoming the preferred route for contaminant detection for factories that operate to strict retailer codes of practice and for those wishing to provide the ultimate protection for their brand.
Enhanced digital detection X-ray technology
The latest, newly developed electrical panel with reduced electrical noise emissions ensures better detection of softer contaminants like glass, ceramic and rubber whilst providing more robust detection of harder contaminants like metal and stainless steel.
X-ray Inspection systems offer a great range of benefits including:
Detect a much wider range of contaminants
- Great detection of ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel metal contaminants
- Reliable detection of glass, bone, ceramic/stone, dense plastics and product clumps, and other foreign bodies depending on relative densities of the contaminants
Can reliably inspect products in aluminium trays or metallized foil packaging
- Can detect stainless steel and non-ferrous in food packed in metal foil or in aluminium trays without any interference from the packaging
Check the integrity of products being scanned
- X-ray systems can simultaneously inspect for the product's, including missing items, excess products (by volume count), and x-weighing.
To find out more about Loma's X-ray Inspection range download our brochure.
X-ray inspection FAQ's
Understand more about X-ray inspection, how it compares to metal detection and what it can do for your production.
X-ray Inspection for the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries
An introduction to X-ray Inspection, The types of X-ray Inspection Systems, X-ray Inspection System video demo, Safety and best practices
FLEX Conveyor
The FLEX conveyor is a fully-functional, adjustable metal detector system that comes in a variety of aperture heights, belt speeds and belt lengths. Through LOMA's QuickBuild program, we get you inspection systems when you need them. The system is designed to meet the majority of operational needs without the lead time of a custom-built system.
Ideal for:
- Bakery
- Confectionery & Snack Foods
- Convenience Food | Food-to-Go
- Dairy and Egg Products
- Meat, Poultry & Fish
IQ4 Conveyorized Metal Detector System
The IQ4 Conveyorized Metal Detector system is designed for packaged and loose products and can be supplied with full retail compliance.
Ideal for:
- Meat, Poultry & Fish
- Bakery
- Dairy and Egg Products
- Confectionery & Snack Foods
- Dried Foods, Cereals & Grains
- Fruit, Vegetables & Nuts
- Other / General Industries
IQ4 RUN-WET® Conveyorized Metal Detector
The IQ4 RUN-WET® Conveyorized Metal Detector system is designed for packaged and loose products within High-Care environments.
Ideal for:
- Meat, Poultry & Fish
- Fruit, Vegetables & Nuts
- Dairy and Egg Products
- Bakery
X5C Compact X-Ray Inspection
Designed for retail-packed food products, the X5C is the smallest X-Ray system available, with a machine length of 1000mm and offers first-class CCP protection in the smallest footprint possible - and Designed to Survive.Ideal for:
- Convenience Food | Food-to-Go
- Meat, Poultry & Fish
- Bakery
- Dairy and Egg Products
- Confectionery & Snack Foods
- Fruit, Vegetables & Nuts
- Other / General Industries
- Dried Foods, Cereals & Grains
- Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical
X5 Pack X-ray Inspection System
Designed to be integrated into line with built-in automatic reject and available in 300, 500 and 600 mm belt width models, the X5 Pack is perfect for a variety of unpackaged and packaged products.Ideal for:
- Convenience Food | Food-to-Go
- Dairy and Egg Products
- Meat, Poultry & Fish
- Bakery
- Confectionery & Snack Foods
IQ4H Metal Detector
The IQ4H Metal Detector is designed to be integrated within production lines or conveyor systems.
Ideal for:
- Meat, Poultry & Fish
- Bakery
- Convenience Food | Food-to-Go
- Confectionery & Snack Foods
- Dried Foods, Cereals & Grains
- Dairy and Egg Products
- Fruit, Vegetables & Nuts
- Other / General Industries
X5C & CW3 Check & Detect Combination System
The X5c & CW3 Check & Detect Combination System is designed for detecting contaminants and reducing giveaway in food products. This system is perfect for inspecting retail-packed convenience food, ready meals in foil trays and small end-of-line packaged goods up to 280mm wide by 110mm high.
Ideal for:
- Convenience Food | Food-to-Go
- Meat, Poultry & Fish
- Bakery
- Confectionery & Snack Foods
- Dairy and Egg Products
- Fruit, Vegetables & Nuts
- Other / General Industries
X5 Space Saver/CW3 Check & Detect Combination System
The X5 Spacesaver/CW3 Check & Detect Combination System is designed for detecting contaminants and reducing giveaway in food products. This system is perfect for inspecting retail-packed convenience food, ready meals in foil trays and small end-of-line packaged goods.
Ideal for:
- Convenience Food | Food-to-Go
- Meat, Poultry & Fish
- Bakery
- Confectionery & Snack Foods
- Dairy and Egg Products
- Fruit, Vegetables & Nuts
- Dried Foods, Cereals & Grains
- Other / General Industries
X5 4-inch Pipeline for higher volume inspection
Loma created the X5 4-inch Pipeline because the 2.5-inch and 3-inch Pipeline products offered excellent contaminant detection, but our customers required higher volume inspections.
Ideal for:
- Confectionery & Snack Foods
- Dairy and Egg Products
- Meat, Poultry & Fish
- Other / General Industries
FLEX Conveyor
The FLEX Conveyor is a fully-functional, adjustable metal detector conveyor systems that comes standard in a variety of aperture heights, belt speeds, and belt lengths. Through LOMA’s QuickShip™ program we guarantee certified inspection systems when you need them. This system is designed to meet unique operational needs without the lead time of a custom-built system.Ideal for:
- Bakery
- Confectionery & Snack Foods
- Convenience Food | Food-to-Go
- Dairy and Egg Products
- Meat, Poultry & Fish
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