European-based manufacturer of inspection equipment designed specifically for the food and allied industries, Antares Vision Group, exclusively represented in Australia by Enmin, has launched a combined X-ray and checkweigher machine that detects a wide variety of foreign bodies and identifies packages’ out of weight tolerance.
The HL 3200 – EL 300 (with a conveyors width of 240-320 mm) is available in both top-down X-ray format for horizontal products including pillow packs, cases and trays; and side beam format for vertical products such as bottles and jars.
“We are one of the very few companies that can supply an X-ray and checkweigher machine in the one platform, providing food manufacturers with a machine that has an extremely reduced footprint,” said Philip Garro, sales manager (Inspection & Packaging) at Enmin.
“Additionally, for maximum convenience and reduced operator workload, both pieces of equipment can be operated through a single control screen.”
The weighing unit features the latest load cell technology and is designed to operate with the utmost precision with an impressive accuracy of plus or minus 0.2g (subject to operating environment).
The two systems work together in total synchronisation, but if required, the X-ray and checkweigher can work independently without affecting the functionality or speed of the line.
Designed specifically for the food industry, the unit’s hygienic construction features quick-removal conveyors and a completely washable structure.
“The combination of an X-ray and checkweigher takes quality control to a much higher level and will provide food manufacturers with complete peace of mind,” explained Garro.
“The convenience of two machines in the one platform, coupled with the space benefit that only a single machine with a small footprint can offer, has proven very attractive to food manufacturers.”
Enmin is responsible for marketing the complete Antares Vision Group’s product range which, in addition to X-ray and checkweighers, includes metal detection, leak, seal, code and label inspection.
Technical features include:
- Colour touchscreen 15" control panel
- Data Processing Electronics: RISC Embedded FPGA
- Generator: latest generation (up to 100W) electronic and integrated cooling module, maintenance not requested
- Self-learning System and Calibration included
- Sensor: RISC Embedded FPGA 300mm with pixel 0,8mm IP65
- Data Collection Software included through ethernet and USB
- Kit for Remote Assistance included
- Compliance Industry 4.0 with Bidirectional Protocol
- Conformity: CE, MID, BRC, IFS, HACCP, GMP
- Linear Speed: up to 70m/min
- Production: up to 300ppm
- Weight Range: up to 3200g
- Display Division: starting from 0,1 - 0,2g
- Protection Degree: IP65
