X-ray Machines for the Food Industry

Safeline x-ray systems are often recommended because they can detect a wide range of dense contaminants, including glass, metal, mineral stone and calcified bone, even in complex products and packaging formats. Many systems also provide additional quality control functions such as mass measurement, fill‑level inspection and detection of broken or missing products, helping manufacturers improve product safety, quality and process efficiency with a single machine.

Safeline x-ray inspection machines can be configured to inspect many different food products, including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, bakery items, snacks, confectionery, fruits and vegetables, ready meals and ingredients in bulk or packaged form. Systems are available for products in plastic trays, pouches, cartons, glass containers, metal cans and flow‑wrapped packs, as well as loose and pumped products.

Food manufacturers typically choose x-ray inspection instead of metal detection when they must detect a broader range of dense foreign bodies beyond metal, such as glass, mineral stone or calcified bone, or when products are packaged in metalized film, aluminium foil or metal cans. X-ray inspection is also preferred when manufacturers want to combine contamination detection with additional quality checks, for example verifying product mass, fill level or component completeness inside each package.

Safeline x-ray inspection systems support compliance by providing automatic reject mechanisms, integrated inspection logs and electronic records that can be used as part of a HACCP‑based food safety management system. Configurable performance verification routines and reporting functions help manufacturers demonstrate due diligence and prepare for internal and external audits.