Sorters > X-ray sorters

For the detection of foreign material in packed products, or the detection of embedded foreign bodies in bulk products, the IXUS™ x-ray sorter offers the best solution. As opposed to the former optical sorting techniques, x-rays have the ability to travel through an object, depending on its density. When an X-ray source is placed on one side of the product, and X-ray sensors on the other side, the X-rays that pass through the object can be measured, and variations in density can be detected. A piece of metal wire or a small rock will absorb more X-rays than a raisin or a nut, creating a clear contrast between the good product and the foreign object. A big advantage of X-ray sorters compared to metal detectors is that X-rays can be used to inspect the inside of packages packed in aluminum foil. On top of that, the advanced image processing technology used in the IXUS™ makes shape recognition possible for the detection of missing items and pits in stone fruits.

Ixus™ Bulk	Ixus™ Pack	Ixus™ Jar
The Ixus™ Bulk scans products in bulk in order to detect pits, bones, metal, glass, stones, etc. inside the product.	The Ixus™ Pack scans packed product whatever the packaging (aluminium, plastic, paper, etc.)	The Ixus™ Jar scans products in jars, cans, etc. whatever the packaging.