METTLER-Toledo Product Inspection has launched its new X6 Series of x-ray inspection systems.
The manufacturer explained the range offers a ‘significant’ product safety upgrade for medium to large-sized packaged products and multi-lane applications.
The X6 Series comprises the X16 and X36.2 systems. The X16 is an entry-level solution for products with a HiGain detector, said to offer ‘excellent’ detection of contaminants such as metal, glass, stone, bone and low-density materials across single or multi-lanes. The system can support products up to 300mm in height with conveyor speeds up to 60 metres per minute, and can perform additional quality and integrity checks including monitoring for correct product placement, mass component count, fill level and identifying damaged packaging.
For more advanced inspection needs, the X36.2 offers detection for medium to large packaged products. With HiGain+ detector technology and ContamPlus software, Mettler-Toledo explained the X36.2 offers completeness and integrity checks, identifying small foreign bodies plus missing or broken products. The system is ‘highly customisable’, with single or multi-lane configurations and numerous reject bin options. It can accommodate even higher throughputs with speeds of up to 100 metres per minute and the ability to handle over 1,000 products per minute, depending on product size.
Both models feature new designs to improve belt removal and simplify service and maintenance routines.
Mike Pipe, head of global sales & product management, Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray, said, “With the launch of the X6 Series, we are excited to extend the capabilities of our x-ray inspection solutions – building upon the global success of the X2 Series – to larger packaging and multi-lane applications. The X6 Series offers significant improvements in mechanical design and performance compared to previous generations, providing enhanced control over product safety, reducing downtime and helping manufacturers remain competitive in today’s market. And all of this is achieved at an affordable price, making it accessible for businesses of various sizes.”
