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Metal detection and X-ray systems
News Release from: Thermo Fisher Scientific | Subject: Alcurnia Spain
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 December 2007
High performance PowerX installed in
Spain
Thermo Fisher has sold the first units of the recently launched PowerX X-ray inspection system to a Spanish manufacturer of premium fruit preserves, to ensure highest levels of product quality
The state-of-the-art 'S' model, which features a single beam, has been installed at premium fruit preserve manufacturer Alcurnia SA located in Murcia, Spain where it is inspecting jam packaged in glass jars with metallic lids In addition, the company is considering a second machine for handling metal cans and glass jars containing fruit in syrup
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 8 Dec 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Alcurnia chose the cost effective Thermo Scientific PowerX S model due to advanced foreign body detection in upright containers including jars, cans, bottles and boxes - helping the company ensure the highest possible levels of product quality across all its brands.
Also, Alcurnia was particularly impressed with the superior sales and service capabilities offered by Thermo Fisher.
A key element of doing business in Spain is compliance with the regulations of the Nuclear Spanish Security Council (CSNE).
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The Thermo Fisher Scientific Spanish team used its extensive technical and X-ray product knowledge to ensure that the PowerX S complied with the guidelines, which state that X-ray systems should not emit radiation greater than 1 microSievert per hour at 0.1 metres from anywhere on the machine cabinet and associated shielding.
The flexible and robust S unit generates a powerful single X-ray beam for packs without hidden inspection areas and is designed to find anything that might be a contaminant, including metal, glass, bone, stone, ceramic or any other high density or sharp material.
Joan Almirall Claret, area sales manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, comments: "We are thrilled that Alcurnia has chosen the S model and very proud that it represents the first ever PowerX installation.
We worked closely with the customer to deliver the right solution for its requirements, as well as ensuring the S model complied with the regulations of the CSNE, without which it would have been impossible to proceed with the installation".
The Powerx S unit incorporates an inspection tunnel through which a conveyor line can pass, facilitating easy integration into existing production lines.
High-resolution detectors and sophisticated image analysis software achieve the highest sensitivity and lowest false reject rates possible.
It is IP65 dust and wash-down compliant, which meets cleanliness requirements in wet and dusty environments.
Unique Virtual Contaminant Testing software is available to simulate various types, sizes and positions of contaminants to quickly determine how to achieve the best performance in each application.
Additional key features of the Powerx range include remote access hardware and software for support and service, which facilitates quick resolution of problems and minimises downtime; easy to use, extendable detection and inspection software addressable through an icon-based HMI; X-ray-based mass measurement software enabling image-based checkweighing of uniform products in applications that do not require the weights and measures compliance of a checkweigher; and multilingual software and documentation to provide intuitive operation anywhere in the world.
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