WHAT MAKES TALL FOOD PRODUCTS SPECIAL FOR X-RAY INSPECTION?
When it comes to inspecting tall food products, the detection focus is different compared to other consumer packaged food products. Foreign objects usually end up in the bottom part of the tall food product, and the package quality defects (such as low fill level, open carton flaps, caps and sealing) are present in the upper part of the tall food product.

With SIDEMEKI this challenge of divided focus is dealt with having an option for two individual X-ray generators to provide the sharpest image for the complete tall food product. This way the system continues the globally recognized Mekitec technology and mind-set of delivering the best value and performance.

WHAT’S INSIDE TALL FOOD PACKAGES?
Well, food of course. You can find these packaging types from all of the different food industries, ranging from liquids to ready-to-eat meals, all the way to pet food. Each of the industries come with their own expectations for the production line equipment when it comes to the environment, production flow, and product characteristics.

The SIDEMEKI system is designed for production lines where the food packages are taller than wider, such as containers, bottles, cartons, and cans. This inspection system introduces a new approach to meet the existing and future standards by offering true pack-for-pack traceability. This trend requires primary packaging inspection and is now available also for side-view applications, such as PET bottles.