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X-ray Inspection Systems for Food:Vacuum-Packed Roasted Duck
The Challenge: Dual Threats to Quality and Shelf Life
A major food manufacturer specializing in vacuum-packed, ready-to-eat roasted duck (a popular ready meals product) was struggling with two critical quality control issues:
Foreign Object Contamination: Despite rigorous processing, small, calcified bone fragments (a common issue in poultry) and occasional metal contaminants from machinery were slipping through traditional checks. These fragments, often less than 1.5mm, posed a severe choking hazard and brand risk.
Seal Integrity Failure: The vacuum-packed nature of the product requires a perfect seal to ensure a long shelf life and prevent spoilage. Minor product residue (fat, skin) caught in the seal area led to micro-leaks, resulting in premature spoilage and a high rate of product returns from retailers. Traditional visual inspection was slow and unreliable for detecting minor seal contamination.
The company needed a single, high-speed x ray inspection system for food that could simultaneously address both the internal contamination and the external packaging integrity with verifiable accuracy.
The Solution: The XSS Series Standard Machine for Bagged Products
After extensive testing, the processor chose the XSS Series Standard Machine for Bagged Products. This model is an ideal x ray food inspection machines solution for meat products.
The system's core features deployed for this application included:
High-Resolution Detection: The 0.4mm detector resolution was crucial for identifying low-density bone fragments and small metal particles within the dense, irregular structure of the roasted duck.
AI-Powered Seal Inspection: The proprietary Detector deep learning algorithm was trained to recognize subtle density variations caused by product residue in the seal area, effectively identifying potential micro-leaks before they compromised the vacuum.
High-Speed Throughput: Operating at up to 60 meters per minute, the system integrated seamlessly into the existing production line, inspecting 180 packages per minute without slowing down operations.
Key Advantages of the XSS Series for Roasted Duck Inspection:
•Simultaneous Dual Inspection: The system performs foreign object detection (metal, bone, glass) and seal integrity checks in a single pass, streamlining the quality control process.
•Bone Fragment Specialization: The advanced image processing is optimized for detecting calcified bone fragments, a major challenge in poultry processing, achieving reliable detection down to 1.0mm.
•Proactive Spoilage Prevention: By identifying product-in-seal defects, the XSS Series proactively prevents spoilage, protecting the brand and reducing costly retailer chargebacks associated with compromised ready meals.
•Data-Driven Quality Control: The system logs detailed image data for every rejected product, providing the manufacturer with verifiable evidence for root cause analysis and process improvement.
The Results: A Measurable Leap in Product Quality and Efficiency
The implementation of the SameGram XSS Series delivered significant, measurable results within the first six months:
| Metric | Before XSS Series Implementation | After XSS Series Implementation | Improvement |
| Foreign Object Complaints (per 1M units) | 12 | <1 | >91% Reduction |
| Seal Failure Rejects (Internal QA) | 0.8% | 3.5% (Accurate Detection) | 4.4x Increase in Detection |
| Retailer Spoilage Returns (due to leaks) | 0.25% | 0.05% | 80% Reduction |
Production Throughput | 180 units/min | 180 units/min | No Slowdown |
Product Technical Parameters Overview: XSS Series Standard Machine
| Parameter Name | Specification | |
| Detector Resolution | 0.4mm High-definition TDI | |
| Inspection Accuracy (Bone) | Reliable detection of calcified bone down to 1.0mm | |
Inspection Accuracy (Metal) | SUS sphere: 0.4mm | |
Operating Software | Self-developed Sooview Detection Software (with Seal Integrity Module) | |
Conveyor Belt Speed | Up to 60 m/min | |
| Inspection Dimensions (Max) | 400mm x 120mm (Model XSS-4016) | |
Waterproof Rating | Conveyor IP66, other parts IP54 | |
| Key Detection Types | Metal, Glass, Stone, Bone, Seal Contamination | |
Your Next Success Story Starts Here!
The success of this leading meat processor underscores the necessity of a comprehensive x ray inspection system for food that goes beyond simple foreign object detection. For manufacturers of ready meals and complex packaged food products, the SameGram XSS Series offers the precision and intelligence required to meet today's stringent quality demands.
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