Metal Contamination White Papers & Articles

  1. Calculating The Total Cost Of Ownership Of Production Line Equipment 8/9/2016

    Considering TCO helps to understand better the costs over and above the purchase price and also – when suppliers have differing offers – to compare them and ultimately to substantiate the investment decision.

  2. Metal Detection Vs. X-Ray Inspection: What Food Processors Should Know 6/7/2016

    Metal detection and X-ray inspection, traditionally, have been the first line of defense to identify foreign contaminants in food. For food quality and safety professionals, choosing a detection system is typically based on three things: the optimum detection point, overall application capability, and total cost/benefit. However, engineering and software improvements continue to set new standards of detection. This has led to some confusion regarding which technology to employ and why. This white paper intends to clarify which inspection technology will most benefit your company.

  3. 5 Steps To Decide What Contaminant Detection Equipment Fits Your Needs 6/7/2016

    Contaminants are a fact of life for food manufacturers, making contaminant detection a necessity.  This five-step process is one way to calculate the payback of purchasing contaminant detection systems.

  4. Calculating The Total Cost Of Ownership For In-Line Metal Detection Equipment 5/12/2016

    This white paper will help clarify the foundations of investment decisions, explain the costs dynamic in-line metal detection equipment, and help you calculate ROI of in-line metal detection equipment.

  5. Preparing To Meet The Final Requirements Of FSMA 4/12/2016

    FSMA places the responsibility for food safety squarely on food producers. The dates by which those requirements will take effect have now been finalized and some have even passed. This paper recommends actions food processors should now take to meet the full requirements of FSMA.

  6. 5 Steps To Food Safety 11/2/2015

    The need to equip food and pharmaceutical processing lines with top-quality product inspection equipment is more pressing than ever before. Tightened regulatory standards and heightened consumer awareness require that food manufacturers take all measures necessary to protect both customers and their brand reputation.

  7. Product Inspection Risk Assessment For Packaged Baked Goods And Snacks 10/27/2015

    Evolving inspection/detection technology can help both baking and snack food companies get their products to market contamination-free and in the case of multiple-item packs, with all of the promised pieces in place. Using inline checkweighers to weigh packaged products ensures that they contain the correct amount of expensive product ingredients and that dispensing equipment is operating correctly. This aids in problem identification and facilitates uptime on today’s high-rate lines.

  8. Enhancing Levels of Due Diligence: Exceeding Standards In The Food Industry 10/6/2015

    It is an ever-increasing responsibility of food manufacturers to take every precaution to ensure their products are safe, free from contamination, and are unlikely to harm consumers in any way. It is in the best interests of food manufacturers to take steps to ensure systems and procedures are in place to minimize the risk of litigation and, in the event of such an instance, have the necessary documentary evidence to prove they have been duly diligent in the manufacturing process. Are you confident that your systems and procedures will stand up to scrutiny?

  9. Detecting More Metal For Increased Brand Protection 6/4/2015

    In the food processing industry, metal contamination has the potential to present serious harm to your brand. Fortunately, having the right inspection technology in place in your food processing or packaging line can alleviate the problem. While all metals can be detected by metal detection equipment, the ease of detection is dependent on how easily the metal is magnetized and the metal’s electrical conductivity.

  10. Improving OEE With In-Line Metal Detection Systems 5/27/2015

    No matter how safe or efficient your production line, you have to stay focused on continuous improvement. This white paper looks at how the latest generation of metal detectors can help you improve your overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), a key measure of production line efficiency.