Ensuring safety on metal can production lines

Mettler-Toledo Safeline has released two new x-ray inspection solutions - the InspireX R50S 400 AFD and InspireX R50SB 200, to address the need for improved detection at higher production speeds on can manufacturing lines.

The latest x-ray systems are able to inspect cans spaced rim-to-rim, allowing contaminant detection to take place at a rate of up to 1500 cans per minute (cpm).

The new x-ray technologies feature reduced focal length and improved beam angles to enable faster throughput whilst maintaining optimal quality assurance.

The InspireX R50S 400 AFD (Adjustable Focal Distance) is a single-beam solution able to detect contaminants on a wide range of can sizes.

The system’s focal distance (the distance the x-ray beam travels from the x-ray tank exit to the surface of the imaging detector) can be automatically adjusted for each can size, offering optimum detection and a higher level of operational flexibility.

The InspireX R50SB 200 split-beamx-ray system is designed for smaller metal cans – typically up to 14 oz. in size.