The product inspection division of METTLER TOLEDO produces high quality, very reliable inspection equipment for use in high speed, demanding manufacturing production lines. Our checkweighers complete a 100% weight check of all items, while our metal detectors ensure that any metal contamination is found and eliminated from the production line. Additionally, x-ray inspection systems are able to effectively detect dense physical contaminants as well as measure mass and check for missing or damaged product inside closed packages, and our vision inspection systems automatically check the product to ensure perfect presentation and that all required markings are present.
A throughput of up to 300 packs per minute, a weighing range from 7 g to 7.5 kg and very high weighing accuracy positions the C33 PlusLine at the forefront of checkweighing and metal detection technology.
The XE100 CC is the first product inspection system which weighs and detects metal contamination using a single short conveyor. The innovative mechanical design not only allows for the extremely small footprint but also enables the transport belt to be changed within minutes to drastically reduce service downtime and effort.
The CV35 AdvancedLine is the first product on the market that combines checkweighing and vision inspection - designed to prevent label mix-up and weight verification in a single process.
Dynamic checkweighing, marking, verification, precision product handling and reliable sorting – the perfect combination of all processes in one compact system. The XS2 MV checkweigher combines accurate weighing, marking and vision verification control in compliance with global traceability and fraud protection requirements. The product codes printed onto the collapsible box by the printing system are verified for accuracy and legibility and serve as a key for legally required quality certificates.
Dynamic checkweighing, marking, verification, precision product handling and reliable sorting – the perfect combination of all processes in one compact system. The XS2 MV checkweigher combines accurate weighing, marking and vision verification control in compliance with global traceability and fraud protection requirements. The product codes printed onto the collapsible box by the printing system are verified for accuracy and legibility and serve as a key for legally required quality certificates.
The Starweigh XS is a unique and highly precise checkweighing system delivering laboratory accuracies at high production throughput rates.
Imagine a checkweighing system engineered to precisely meet your requirements. A checkweighing system that is adaptable in the best possible way to numerous applications with a robust reliable design. This, and an outstanding performance is your key to a future-proof dependable investment.
The XE100 checkweigher is perfect for use in logistics and end-of-line packaging applications, where strict demands are placed on accuracy and ease of operation.
Performance and value, combined with a wide array of package handling, production monitoring, control and communications options, make the XE40 optimally suited to checkweighing applications in virtually all sectors of industry.
The 15 inch touchscreen and up to 200 product memory capacity make the XS40 checkweigher optimal for use in production lines and end-of-line packaging applications, where strict demands are placed on accuracy, dependability and connectivity.
The CM9400 checkweigher, ideal for round containers such as cans and bottles, uses the patented Hi-Speed technology that eliminates timing screws and integrates timing, spacing, and scale sections, allowing seam-to-seam weighing.
The Hi-Speed CS3600 is an in-motion scale for weighing large packages such as boxes, cartons, cases, bags, or sacks for either general industrial or harsh wash down environments. The proven design delivers accurate and repeatable weights while a wide variety of accessories allow it to be tailored to specific application needs.
The XE3 CombiChecker is a very compact in-line checkweigher and metal detection combination system incorporating not only all features, options and accessories of the standard XE3 checkweigher, but also including a highly sensitive metal detector.
Bringing together these two technologies with a single touchscreen user interface makes these combination systems optimal for all applications that require an effective brand protection program, and where floor space is at a premium.
The XS3 checkweigher is a compact and highly efficient checkweighing solution which delivers process reliability, productivity and profit.
Beltweigh XC CombiChecker combines in-line weighing and metal detection in a compact and economical package.
Hi-Speed Cornerstone checkweighers can be provided in a wide variety of configurations ranging from compact, two-conveyor systems to those which integrate timing and spacing conveyors, metal detectors, and multiple reject mechanisms all on one standard, easy-to-install frame. Combined with the full featured HI-SPEED XS user interface, Cornerstone delivers maximum checkweighing performance and capabilities as well as superior protection against all types of metal contamination with minimal false rejects.
The Cornerstone series of checkweighers delivers extremely rugged and reliable performance for a broad range of applications for packaged and pre-packaged goods. Available in XE and XS models, they are ideal for cartons, bags, bars, pouches, jugs, and bottles and can be custom configured for unique and highly challenging products.
Beltweigh XC products provide a level of capabilities that are suited for users that are introducing product inspection to their production processes and those who are already employing checkweighing and looking to increase capacity with an economical solution.
The systems check that the weight is correct and that the product is free from metal in a single procedure, while also offering centralized inventory management, reporting on the checkweigher terminal, fast product changes and ejection of defective products.
Whether you're working with oval cans, flat bags, rectangular boxes or even square ones, the C3570 checkweigher uses outstanding precision and speed to weigh products in all types of packaging. In addition to its large product setup memory, it stands out from the crowd thanks to its ability to be integrated into production lines with ease, variety of data communication interfaces and wide range of options.
Food manufacturers will be able to identify very small contaminants in a quicker and more reliable manner following the launch of a new X-Ray system from METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection.
Gravity fall metal detection systems controlled from a full-colour touchscreen operator interface, for the inspection of powders and granular products.
Gravity FlowSD metal detection systems deliver unrivalled levels of detection sensitivity to all metal contaminants in bulk, free flowing powders and granular products. All systems incorporate an integrated high-speed reject valve.
Designed for easy integration into food production lines, the Signature Touch metal detector delivers high performance on-line metal detection. When combined with material handling systems such as conveyors, product inspection can be fully automated.
Inspection of your products using the Signature metal detector from METTLER TOLEDO Safeline can benefit the end user in terms of delivering robust, reliable, proven on-line metal detection.
Delivers up to 50 percent improved sensitivity to detect smaller metal contaminants when inspecting products that are wet, hot, chilled, cooling or packed in metallized film.
PowerPhasePLUS Throat metal detectors are designed for use in vertical packaging applications. These food processor metal detectors are normally installed between the weighing and vertical bagging process where they inspect for all types of metal contamination in the free falling product.
PowerPhasePRO Throat Metal Detectors are designed for use in vertical packaging applications. These food processor metal detectors are normally installed between the weighing and vertical bagging process where they inspect for all types of metal contamination in the free falling product.
Vertical packaging metal detector, with full-colour touchscreen operator interface, optimised to deliver maximum sensitivity for inspecting free falling products in-flight.
Metal detection systems for sausage manufacture and inspection of high viscosity liquids.
Metal detection systems controlled from a full-colour touchscreen operator interface for the inspection of pumped food products.
The X39 X-ray System is specifically designed for the inspection of frozen-formed products, ensuring your products are free from contaminants and product defects.
Designed for loose bulk-flow food products, the X36 Series Bulk x-ray system offers outstanding contaminant detection before further value is added to the product, saving costs.
The X38 x-ray system can inspect pumped products such as slurries, semi-solids and fluids, ensuring food safety before final packaging and further value is added to the product.
The X33 Series Bulk Variant x-ray system provides exceptional contamination detection in unpackaged products in a bulk flow format. Inspecting up to 5,000kg of product per hour.
Complete inspection of glass containers at high line speeds up to 1200ppm, ensuring outstanding detection sensitivity of physical contaminants in jars up to 130mm in diameter.
The X3735 examines each product at two angles ensuring contamination detection and various product integrity checks are conducted on each product, eliminating blind spots.
The design of the X3725 ensures consistent product presentation thanks to an integrated conveyor and product specific guiderails, ensuring maximum detection of contaminants.
Safeline X-ray inspection systems provide superior contamination detection for manufacturers producing food, beverages and pet food products packaged in a wide variety of metal cans. With x-ray inspection solutions for products packaged in cans of all shapes and sizes, applications include canned baby food, ready meals, fish and seafood, meat, tinned fruit and vegetables, pet food and beverages in cans.
Purposely designed to inspect a variety of unpackaged food products, Safeline X-ray inspection systems are relied upon by food manufacturers in industries such as meat and poultry, bakery, confectionery, snacks, cereals industries. Typical unwrapped food applications include grains, nuts and raw meat, in addition to formed-style products such as frozen pizzas, dough balls, beef burger patties and chicken nuggets. X-ray machines for food inspection deliver the highest detection sensitivity ensuring accuracy, reliability and ease of operation for all unpackaged applications.
The X3710 is capable of inspecting up to 1,800 products per minute (dependent on product dimensions), ensuring future-proof inspection capabilities.
A flexible food x-ray system designed to inspect a diverse range of food applications at high line speeds, such as metal or composite cans, plastic containers and doypacks.
The X3730 food x-ray system offers outstanding detection sensitivity in cans and glass containers, using an x-ray split beam to expose contaminants in the whole container.
Document your production and control your product inspection devices with data management software ProdX.
The X37 Series offers the most technically advanced x-ray inspection system on the market for tall, rigid containers. The X37 Series provides the customer with the tools to achieve compliance with industry standards such as HACCP.
The R50G X-ray Inspection system is designed to detect foreign bodies and inspect fill levels of small to large diameter glass jars at high line speeds. The technology incorporates an angled x-ray beam that shoots through the base area while simultaneously inspecting the side of glass containers, providing unrivalled glass-in-glass inspection. The system does not require product handling, meaning no spacing between jars, maximizing throughput of up to 1,200 containers per minute.
Designed for ease-of-use, the X33 offers high detection capabilities, safeguarding brands and consumers, while its low energy consumption reduces the Total Cost of Ownership.
Highly configurable, the X36 offers the highest level of integrity checks across multiple product lanes at high throughput rates for complete brand protection and compliance.
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PowerPhasePRO Metal Detectors enable manufacturers to configure functionality and feature sets to meet their individual business requirements. By employing a basic, high performance metal detector and a selection of optional hardware and software bundles "pre-installed" in new machines or through "retro-fittable" upgrades, detector performance can be further enhanced.
Throat and SuperThroat models of Safeline metal detectors are designed for installation in vertical bagging and filling applications in the food industry. Mettler-Toledo Safeline's patented "zero free metal zone" technology and custom support frames significantly reduce the space required between scales and baggers/fillers.
Gravity FlowHD metal detection systems deliver unrivalled levels of detection sensitivity to all metal contaminants in bulk, free flowing powders and granular products. All systems incorporate a fully integrated high-speed reject valve.
The GlassChek Plus x-ray inspection system is most suitable for the inspection of wide neck and non-uniform glass jars. Its software plots the individual dimensions of every glass jar that passes through the x-ray beam, detecting contaminants in the product as well as possible inclusions in the glass jar itself.
Despite its popularity, glass packaging poses a significant safety risk and the effects of glass-in-glass contamination can be highly damaging. Safeline manufactures automated x-ray inspection systems for contamination detection and quality control checks for a wide variety of food, beverage and pharmaceutical products packaged in glass bottles, containers and jars of all shapes and sizes.
METTLER TOLEDO SAFELINE is the world leader in customized metal detection and x-ray inspection solutions for food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries.
SAFELINE rectangular aperture metal detectors are designed to deliver unrivalled levels of detection sensitivity to all metal contaminants in conveyorized, loose, or packaged products.
'Reduction of Metal Contamination – Building an Effective Program’ is a highly comprehensive guide to metal detection that is specifically aimed at assisting the global food production and pharmaceutical industries. This document is widely regarded across the food and pharmaceutical sectors as ‘essential reading’.
The Safeline AMI Sanitary Conveyor meets the "American Meat Institute Sanitary Design Checklist" guidelines to ensure cleanability to a microbiological level. Thorough sanitation is assured through easily cleaned product areas. Non-product areas are designed to eliminate debris build-up and potential bacterial reservoirs.
Safeline's BISSC conveyor designs have been independently verified to meet the "Sanitation Standard" (ANSI/BISSC/Z50.2-2003)of the Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee (BISSC) of the American Society of Baking. Safeline is a member of the Bakery Equipment Manufacturer's Association (BEMA).
SAFELINE HDS Pipeline metal detectors are specifically designed to inspect sausage, fats, and high viscosity liquids. They deliver unparalleled sensitivity to all metal types, including ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel. They are also able to find non-spherical contaminants such as metal clips, wire, swarf, and slithers of metal.
Safeline Zero Metal Free Zone (ZMFZ) metal detectors are designed to meet the ultimate inspection standards for food processors. Safeline’s patented Internal Cancellation Field (ICF) technology eliminates interference from nearby metal structures, ensuring highest frequency and maximum stability in reduced spaces.
Safeline Pipeline Metal Detectors are intended predominantly for use in the food industry. These rugged, compact detection systems are suitable for the inspection of all liquids, pastes and slurries and are able to detect all types of metal contamination.
Designed for inspection of pumped products, typically slurries, semi-solids and fluids before the final packaging and further value is added to the product.
Delivers detection and elimination of foreign bodies in bulk products regardless of shape or location within the product.
Single beam x-ray systems designed to meet the high speed and high coverage needs of the food processing and packaging industries.
Oriented Product Inspection An entry level vision inspection solution for oriented products, utilizing high quality smart cameras and lights. The system is able to expand should inspection needs change, supporting up to two smart cameras and four lights.
Flexible Vision System A flexible vision inspection system for label, print and packaging applications with an expandable design supporting the addition of future inspection applications.
The METTLER TOLEDO Mosaic Compact is a turnkey inspection solution for round, un-oriented containers which utilizes a simpler, more accurate vision processing method than traditional 360° inspection solutions. The system is designed for easy operation by everyday users, reducing operator error.
Revolutionary. For inspecting round, un-oriented containers, the Mosaic’s breakthrough design uses a 6 camera “around the container” configuration to make sure every aspect of the label or print is consistently imaged. An optional top camera allows for additional inspection options.
Top and bottom inspection. Because the CLS uses a line scan camera, inspections of labels on the bottom of a package are accomplished without additional product handling requirements. The top module adjusts automatically, allowing for packages of various sizes.
Flexibility. The V6300 is easy to install, configure, operate and expand. As your needs increase the V6300 can keep pace.
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This cheese specialist‘s manufacturing process is characterized by a high level of automation and the use of German machine and plant construction. Read how the XS3 CC H is a checkweigher coupled with a Safeline metal detector, which makes it the perfect tool for ensuring compliance with the HACCP regulations applicable to food production. This CombiChecker checks the product weight and detects any metallic foreign body in a single procedure.
Manual inspection taking place on the line requires a slower production speed. As a result, more manufacturers are turning to machine vision inspection as a way of increasing quality control without sacrificing production speeds. IN addition, both container manufacturers and ice cream manufacturers have sought a better way to prevent labeling errors. After researching available options, one manufacturer decided to investigate vision inspection as a quality control solution.
With a high volume of products being produced and dispatched to retailers across the region, Miko has always known that product safety is hugely important, both for its consumers and for the company’s reputation. Seeking to further reinforce positive customer experiences, the company recently set itself the challenge of minimizing the already small risk of foreign body contamination to further reduce the number of customer complaints it received. Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray’s InspireX2, designed for high-speed multi-lane applications and able to detect contaminants as small as 0.8mm, such as glass, metal, mineral stone and high density plastic was the solution they were looking for.
More than 200 million baked goods leave a bread manufacturer's plant annually. With such high volume, how does the company ensure its products meet the highest requirements of safety and quality?
Staying on top of technology in a competitive market makes Crofter's Foods a leader in the organic and all natural food industries. Using the METTLER TOLEDO systems, Crofters is able to monitor and verify every product package meets their specifications and offer their customers the advanced tracking information they desire.
This white paper explains why metal cans are becoming increasingly popular and looks at different types of cans, then explores the challenges the packaging material and can design presents for x-ray inspection. Review the various x-ray inspection systems on the market today, along with recent developments in x-ray technology which are designed to overcome such challenges to provide optimal inspection of metal cans.
Metal detection is essential for SQF food safety certification, and checkweighing helps to reliably meet net weight. To support their needs, a chocolatier installed a combination checkweigher/metal detector.
This case study shows how Bell Food Group, the meat supplier for an international fast food chain, uses X-Ray inspection to ensure burger patties are contaminant free and are of the highest quality.
This article covers five key inspection challenges meat and poultry manufacturers face, how they can overcome those challenges, and how they can enhance their production lines.
Incidents of physical contaminants in food can have a detrimental impact on brand reputation. This white paper explains different types of physical contamination in food and how to prevent them.
This guide explains the concept of metal detector sensitivity, key factors that impact it, and why a small difference in spherical sensitivity performance can mean a big difference in contaminants detected.
This spice manufacturer faced a challenge of having to manually lay down larger boxes prior to going through the metal detector. A solution with a tall aperture allowed them to eliminate this step and set up a fully automated packaging line.
This white paper provides an explanation of the differences between validation, verification and routine performance monitoring as well as an overview of recommended test methods for different types of metal detection systems.
The Jewel Date Company is in a sweet spot, with health-conscious consumers driving the popularity of dates as an alternative to refined sugar. Founded in 1995, Jewel Date manufactures whole dates, date butters, date sugars and date pastes for energy bars and more.
At Pack Expo 2018, October 14-17, in contrast to its exhibitions in previous Pack Expo shows, METTLER TOLEDO Product Inspection will display its inspection systems in one large 7,920 sq. ft. booth, rather than maintaining booths in both Pack Expo and the Healthcare Packaging Expo.
Glass is often the preferred packaging material for food manufacturers. However, checking for foreign bodies in a finished pack is critical, as just one glass shard can have catastrophic consequences.
This white paper gives guidance on the essential processes of validation, verification, and routine performance monitoring for in-line product inspection equipment in food making facilities.
The white paper explains the importance of identifying foreign body contaminants in food and can be used as a checklist to evaluate the various metal detectors and x-ray inspection systems on the market.
There are an increasing number of ways in which a label might now fail to meet one of those specifications, making a strict label quality control process more necessary than ever.
This white paper explains how vision inspection systems help prevent recalls and protect brand reputations.
The unique characteristics of your ice cream products present inspection challenges. Fortunately, there are solutions available to address your specific challenges.
The unique characteristics of pet food products present inspection challenges. Fortunately, there are solutions available to address your specific challenges.
The unique characteristics of yogurt and other dairy products present inspection challenges. Fortunately, there are solutions available to address your specific challenges.
This article outlines the parts of a vision inspection program you need, which types of vision inspection will best suit your production processes, and how to implement it to protect consumers and your brand.
The Product Inspection Group of METTLER TOLEDO, the largest manufacturer of product inspection systems for the food and pharmaceutical industries, is hosting a Grand Opening event for their customers and trade media on July 12 – 13th, 2018.
J.O. Spice Company is a family-owned manufacturer of crab and seafood seasonings. At their start in 1945, the original husband-and-wife team commercialized recipes that were handed down through generations.
In this white paper, our focus is to unravel what conformity of packaged food is: from regulatory compliance and upholding branding requirements to ensuring consumers’ needs are met. We look at why conformity is important to different stakeholders within the food industry. We also consider the technologies available to help meet conformity objectives, plus the additional business benefits they provide, to alleviate some of the pressures that manufacturers and brand owners face today.
This white paper explains why the hygienic design of product inspection equipment is critical, the key benefits of investing in such equipment, and how it helps ensure food safety.
This white paper explores common filling problems, shows applications and methods of controlling filling processes, and provides calculations showing savings checkweighers can achieve.
This white paper takes a thorough look at HACCP and HARPC and details their similarities and differences. It also explains key steps food companies must take to transition from HACCP to HARPC.
This article explains how a variety of product inspection equipment on the production line increases confidence that due diligence has been taken to ensure product quality.
This condensed version of the Industry 4.0 Guide provides an improved appreciation of Industry 4.0, guidance integrating product inspection equipment with Industry 4.0 practices and innovations.
Metal detection and x-ray systems specifically designed for pumped products in addition to checkweighers and vision equipment ensure perfect packaging and labeling every time.
Food safety and quality is paramount. Because of this, La Provence Bakery needed new inspection equipment to maximize final product quality after installing a new cookie line in 2016.
Oakshire Mushroom Farm needed new metal detectors to accommodate rising demand. This case study explains the selection process and how the technoloy improved food safety and final product quality.
X36 Optimizes Detection Sensitivity in Bulk Flow Products While Maximizing Productivity
As food and pharmaceutical manufacturers strive to ensure maximum efficiency on their processing lines to maintain competitiveness, the X36 x-ray inspection Series from Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray can help. This series of adaptable x-ray inspection systems uses the most advanced imaging technology on the market to provide high-detection sensitivity appropriate to a broad range of packaged applications.
In addition to exhibiting its inspection systems at both of these co-located shows, METTLER TOLEDO specialists will also conduct daily presentations sharing guidance on the value of using product inspection and connectivity as a source of actionable information to enhance productivity and detect specific defects.
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, a global market leader in product inspection technology, will present a variety of new inspection solutions at Pack Expo and Healthcare Packaging Expo in Las Vegas, NV, September 25 to 27, 2017. Systems for providing thorough and reliable inspection of bulk and packaged food and beverage products will be exhibited in booth C1814, while solutions for pharmaceutical inspection and track and trace will be demonstrated in booth N306. Mettler-Toledo specialists will be available to thoroughly explain the systems’ technology and answer questions about attendees’ specific inspection needs.
New food x-ray systems for tall, rigid containers ensure maximum detection sensitivity and high throughputs while reducing operational costs
Mettler-Toledo Safeline’s new range of HDS Pipeline Metal Detectors is developed specifically for use on vacuum filling lines for detection sensitivity and stability, as well as user-friendly operation in potentially harsh or extreme working environments.
This white paper looks at the most common food safety standards, their latest requirements, and explains how a product inspection program can help food manufacturers meet these requirements.
A properly calibrated vision inspection system can spot container defects before filling, preventing contamination and spillage, reducing waste, and improving standards compliance.
Quality control is one of the most important stages of the production process. Implementing a quality control program with automated vision inspection helps ensure every product meets quality standards.
This white paper focuses on bulk foods applications, discusses why manufacturers submit bulk foods to product inspection and explores what inspection technologies can be used.
Amway's success is driven by relationships and maintaining high-quality products. To ensure continued success, Amway installed x-ray inspection systems and checkweighers at its food manufacturing facility.
When Key Ingredient Market expanded operations, it needed new equipment. With quality as its backbone, this case study explains why metal detection was a key part of the company's success.
This white paper explores the ways in which technology and communications languages have evolved in order to address industry-wide challenges.
Oakshire Mushroom Farm is an award-winning innovator and patent holder in the mushroom industry. In business for more than 31 years, the fungi producer develops, grows and packs their own OAKSHIRE branded products as well as DOLE® mushrooms, as the exclusive licensee in North America. When Oakshire needed a new metal detector in 2015 to accommodate rising demand, they turned to Mettler-Toledo Safeline and selected a Signature Touch to maximize food safety and final product quality.
If production equipment fails, manufacturers face unplanned downtime, reduced output, and lost revenues. This article explains how preventive maintenance reduces the risk of unplanned downtime.
