Mettler-Toledo's X37 Series Combines High Detection Sensitivity with Lower Power Consumption

Food x-ray systems for tall rigid containers ensure maximum detection sensitivity

and high throughputs while reducing operational costs

Optimum product inspection of tall, rigid containers, including cartons,

doypacks, metal cans, and plastic and glass containers, can be achieved with

the X37 Series of x-ray inspection systems from Mettler-Toledo Product

Inspection. Available in a number of flexible technology alternatives, the X37

Series can be configured with different detector sensitivity options supported by

a range of power generators, to detect and reject contaminants, such as metal,

glass, calcified bone, mineral stone and high-density plastics. This

customisation enables food manufacturers to create a system specifically

designed to suit their individual application, whilst reducing their total cost of

ownership (TCO) and complying with safety regulations and guidelines by

consistently guaranteeing contaminant-free products.

The X37 Series includes the X3710, X3720 and X3730 x-ray systems, as well

as the X3750 - the most technically-advanced x-ray system on the market for

glass-in-glass inspection. Featuring an adjustable, angled x-ray beam and

innovative detector technology, the X3750 provides outstanding and reliable

detection of glass and other dense contaminants at high throughputs. In

addition, the X3750 is capable of performing multiple food quality checks,

ensuring not just product safety and integrity, but complete brand protection.

The X37 Series – the Big Difference is in Every DetailTo suit a variety of tall, rigid packaging applications, manufacturers can choose

between a 0.4mm and a 0.8mm detector diode. The 0.8mm detector

technology is five times more sensitive to x-rays than traditional systems,

ensuring unparalleled precision in the contaminant inspection of food products.

For the inspection of composite cans, cartons, tubes, doypacks and plastic

containers, for instance, producers can select a 20W generator which can

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result in a significant reduction of power consumption and cooling

requirements, as it offers the same precision as a conventional 100W device.

“Traditionally, food processors needed to implement high power x-ray systems

to inspect cans or glass containers at high speeds, of up to 1,200 products per

minute,” explains Daniela Verhaeg, of Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection. “The

X37 Series' advanced detector technology and class-leading inspection

software enable systems to offer equal or, in some cases, improved detection

levels whilst typically only needing one fifth of the standard x-ray energy power

consumption. Consequently, this allows food manufacturers to substantially

reduce operational costs whilst maintaining the utmost level of safety and

quality for their products”.

The x-ray range can be configured to the particular needs of a specific

production facility. Manufacturers can, for example, select different high-speed

reject systems to match their production needs and guarantee easy and

effective product rejection. Suitable for a wide range of product types, some

systems in the Series are available with fully-adjustable pusher and air blast

options with large vision windows.

For the X3710/20/30, an optional removable roller track in the reject chute can

also be installed to ensure products slide down the chute gently and to

facilitate easy cleaning. The X3750 offers a short stroke pusher reject device

which is capable of rejecting product that doesn't meet predefined quality levels

onto an integrated driven reject table without damaging the product. While

standard systems are available in a number of different configurations, Mettler-

Toledo Safeline X-ray also offers manufacturers the option to develop bespoke

models to meet individual application requirements.

As the X37 Series can easily be integrated onto existing customer lines,

manufacturers can maintain high volume production targets with no need to

reduce line speeds. Optimum product inspection is achieved at high throughput

levels of up to 1,200 containers per minute, depending on product

configurations. Furthermore, the x-ray systems are capable of simultaneously

performing additional quality control checks, such as assessing the fill level of

products, measuring head space, detecting missing caps on plastic bottles,

identifying agglomerates, such as flavour and powder lumps, confirming the

presence of a vacuum and inspecting for packaging defects. These tried and

tested features ultimately ensure that only high-quality products leave the

manufacturing facility, optimising product integrity and upholding brand

reputation.

All models in the X37 Series are hygienically designed, providing a robust

system fit for all applications. The X37 Series is IP65 rated as standard but

may be upgraded to IP69, making systems suitable for harsh washdown

environments. The hygienic design is further enhanced by sloping surfaces to

allow water to run off easily after washdown. User ergonomics have also been

fully considered to make systems easy and comfortable to use, for example,

full length guiderails can be adjusted from the front of the systems to allow

quick and easy installation and changeovers, effectively increasing uptime.

We now offer a 5 year generator warranty for all our Next Generation x-ray

systems, this ensures the most expensive component of your x-ray system is

covered, avoiding any unexpected downtime or additional costs, when

purchased with a comprehensive or standard care package.

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection offer ProdX™ 2.0 data management

software system which is designed for use on food lines, as well as in

pharmaceutical and chemical processing. The data management software

package connects product inspection equipment across the entire production

line into a single, unified network.

For more information about the X37 Series of x-rays system, click here:

www.mt.com/xray-X37

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About METTLER TOLEDO

METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and

services. The company has strong leadership positions in a wide variety of

market sectors and holds global number-one market positions in many of them.

Specifically, METTLER TOLEDO is the largest provider of weighing and

analytical instruments for use in laboratory and in-line measurement in

demanding production processes of industrial and food retailing applications.

The Product Inspection Division of METTLER TOLEDO is a leader in the field

of automated inspection technology. The Division incorporates the Safeline

Metal Detection and X-ray Inspection, Garvens and Hi-Speed Checkweighing

and the CI Vision and PCE Track & Trace brands. The solutions provided by

the business increase process efficiency for manufacturers while supporting

compliance with industry standards and regulations. Systems also deliver

improved product quality which helps to protect the welfare of consumers and

reputation of manufacturers.

For general information on Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, visit:

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