The specialist in X-ray inspection equipment says it is now more important than ever to ensure product quality using automated systems
Ravenwood has developed and launched new seal detection software for its VXR vision pack contamination inspection system.
The company specialises in linerless labelling, label verification and X-ray inspection equipment. It claims its new tech guarantees 100 per cent accuracy, as well as protecting brand owners from financial loss, product recalls, and fines.
As end-of-line automation becomes increasingly prevalent, Ravenwood claim says it is now more important than ever to ensure product pack quality inspection using automated systems, as opposed to relying on the human eye or cameras.
As such, the firm’s X-ray inspection technology now allows for both standard product contamination checks as well as the new seal contamination detection.
The detection software is available to existing VXR customers and can also be ordered as an optional feature on new machines.
If contaminated packs reach supermarkets shelves, it can lead to rapid product spoilage and reduced shelf life, Ravenwood said.
While faulty packs are sometimes removed from shelves by the retailer before purchase, it is often the consumer who discovers the contamination at home. In both scenarios, the brand owner (and sometimes the packer) can face fines, resulting in financial loss and damage to brand reputation.
Ravenwood’s VXR and vision product manager, James Large, said: “This technology significantly enhances production quality in the factory.
“The VXR’s fault-finding capabilities far surpass those of traditional methods that rely on human visual checks and camera-based systems.”
He added: “By utilising X-ray inspection technology to check for density variations in the seal area, it is now possible to detect even the smallest amounts of contamination, whether from the product itself or a foreign body in the pack seal.”
“The new seal contamination inspection system operates automatically with minimal operator input, ensuring thorough checks on each pack, even at high line speeds.
“It seamlessly integrates standard X-ray capabilities, displaying two images on the VXR interface: one for standard X-ray contamination detection and another for the new seal contamination detection.”
