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Metal detection and X-ray systems
News Release from: Smiths Detection | Subject: Eagle QuadView
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 January 2008
Solution to contamination of glass
containers
Smiths Detection offers the only glass in glass X-ray inspection system in the market designed for 100% inspection of the crown of a jar - the Eagle QuadView
The Eagle QuadView is the solution for a problem plaguing the glass container industry--glass contamination In addition to glass in glass detection, the Eagle QuadView detects metal (ferrous and non ferrous), stone and bone
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 12 May 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Eagle QuadView was created after a large multi-national producer of glass-packaged food products approached Smiths about correcting this detection deficiency.
After two years in research and development, the patented Eagle QuadView was released.
So, how does this system work? The machine name fits its function as it looks at each product from four different angles [views].
By directing four X-ray beams on each container, the Eagle QuadView literally leaves contaminants no place to hide, even on lines operating more than 400 feet per minute.
Multiple views also mean fewer false rejects, substantially lowering the amount of wasted product.
The Eagle QuadView is designed to fit over existing production lines, making for an easy installation with little or no additional space required.
Installing the equipment at the end of line allows containers to be inspected when sealed, preventing any further contamination.
By providing full inspection of the entire product, manufacturers can reduce the level of manual checks.
The Eagle QuadView can be integrated into control networks to view real-time data for performance and quality assurance checks.
When rejects do occur, the Eagle QuadView supports traceability and due diligence efforts by date/time-stamped images of all affected products.
A full suite of on-board statistical analysis tools, including histogram reporting, allows users to store and recall full production data on demand.
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