Eagle Product Inspection is revolutionizing its technologies to assist manufacturers in detecting contaminants and enhancing quality within food and drink packaging, specifically in dense metal formats. For instance, processors can now utilize the upgraded Pack 240 PRO, which features the advanced “Dynamic Duo” of cutting-edge imaging software and photon-counting X-ray technology.
The Pack 240 PRO, powered by Eagle’s proprietary SimulTask™ PRO software, offers the industry’s highest greyscale range with up to 65,535 values, ensuring remarkable image clarity and deep contrast. Meanwhile, the accompanying Photon-Counting X-Ray Technology (PXT™) captures data at the photon level, delivering unmatched sensitivity. When these technologies work together, the system expertly identifies the tiniest contaminants in dense or metalized food and drink packaging—down to 1.5 mm stainless steel—while providing processors with the rich, actionable insights required to maintain quality and ensure compliance.
Beyond minimizing food safety risks in applications ranging from snacks in metalized bags to the increasingly popular tinned fish products, the Pack 240 PRO performs vital quality checks, such as in-line weight verification and fill level inspection, all in a single pass without compromising throughput. Additionally, real-time trend reporting, image storage, and audit records offer manufacturers crucial validation in case of issues and help document performance.
“Given today’s need for strict food safety measures, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and labor optimization, X-ray machines like Pack 240 PRO are invaluable because they perform multiple functions simultaneously. Processors equipped with this system can achieve greater inspection accuracy, reduce false rejects, and optimize their operations—all while maintaining throughput and regulatory standards,” said Christy Draus, Head of Marketing at Eagle Product Inspection.
For more information on the enhanced Eagle Pack 240 PRO and other high-performing systems, visit https://www.eaglepi.com/products/x-ray-machines/pack-240-pro/
