New X-ray inspection system detects and rejects contaminated glass packaging
The Mettler Toledo (mt.com) R50G glass X-Ray inspection system can detect a wide range of dense contaminants within glass containers, including metal, mineral stone, calcified bone, high density plastic and rubber compounds and even glass within glass, irrespective of their shape, size or location within the bottles and jars. By ensuring the highest levels of product safety and quality, the R50G X-ray in-spection system can protect the well-being of consumers, avoid customer disap-pointment, minimize the risk of product recalls and help manufacturers uphold brand integrity.
The R50G X-ray system was designed specifically to provide complete glass con-tainer inspection by reducing blind spots in the base, sidewalls and neck of the con-tainer. Traditionally, the base of glass jars has presented a challenge for X-ray in-spection systems, as the thicker glass in the base absorbs more x-rays than the thin-ner walls, masking foreign bodies. The R50G system incorporates an angled X-ray beam that shoots through the base, maximizing detection sensitivity. The system also simultaneously inspects through the side of glass containers, enabling manufacturers to inspect the complete contents.