UNICOMP – X-Ray Inspection System for Packaged and Bagged Food

Model: UNX4015-N
Brand: UNICOMP

Overview

The UNICOMP UNX4015-N X-Ray Inspection System is designed for automatic, non-destructive inspection of small and medium-sized packaged or bagged food products.

Using X-ray imaging and intelligent detection algorithms, the system can identify high-density foreign contaminants and selected product abnormalities while products travel continuously along the conveyor. It is suitable for ready-to-eat food, frozen products, fruits and vegetables, snack foods and other packaged products.

The UNX4015-N combines a high-resolution X-ray detector, AI deep-learning algorithms, food-grade conveyor materials, configurable reject systems and production-data analysis functions. Its inspection channel measures 400 × 150 mm, supporting boxed and bagged products weighing up to 10 kg.

Redmark Industry Sdn Bhd supplies UNICOMP X-ray inspection systems in Malaysia with application assessment, sample testing, installation, operator training and after-sales technical support.
 

Applications

• Ready-to-eat packaged food

• Frozen food

• Fruits and vegetables

• Snack food

• Biscuits and confectionery

• Meat and seafood products

• Nuts and dried food

• Boxed food products

• Bagged food products

• Pharmaceutical and healthcare packages

• Agricultural products

• Daily consumer goods

• Incoming and final quality inspection
   

Inspection Capabilities

Depending on the product, packaging and machine configuration, the UNX4015-N may be used to detect:

• Stainless-steel contaminants

• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals

• Glass

• Ceramic

• Stone

• Bone

• Shell

• Other high-density foreign materials

• Missing products

• Incorrect product count

• Product-position abnormalities

• Selected shape and density inconsistencies

Actual detection performance must be verified using representative customer samples.
 

Technical Specifications
 

Final specifications depend on the selected detector, X-ray source, conveyor and reject-system configuration.
 

Reference Detection Sensitivity

 

These values are stated under no-load reference conditions. Actual detection sensitivity depends on:

• Product thickness

• Product density

• Package dimensions

• Contaminant position

• Contaminant orientation

• Conveyor speed

• Detector resolution

• X-ray source configuration

• Product temperature and moisture

• Inspection algorithm and recipe settings
   

Key Features

High Detection Sensitivity

• Designed to identify high-density foreign contaminants

• Multiple detector-resolution options

• Suitable for small and medium packaged products

• Detection settings can be configured according to the product

AI Deep-Learning Algorithm

• Intelligent image analysis

• Supports complex product and packaging patterns

• Helps improve recognition of foreign materials and product abnormalities

• Product-specific recipes can be developed through sample testing

One-Click Operation

• Simplified routine operation

• User-friendly touchscreen interface

• Recipe selection for different products

• Suitable for production and QA/QC personnel

Powerful Data Analysis

• Inspection-result monitoring

• Production statistics

• Defect records

• Quality traceability support

• Data connectivity through LAN and USB

Food-Grade Mechanical Construction

• Food-grade PU conveyor belt

• IP66 inspection channel

• IP65 protection for other machine areas

• Designed for food-production environments
   

Flexible Reject Systems

Available reject methods include:

• Air blow

• Pusher

• Flipper

• Dropout or sink

• Rod reject

• Telescopic conveyor

• Gantry mechanism

• Custom reject arrangement

The reject method should be selected according to the product’s dimensions, weight, packaging stability and production speed.

 

Suitable Products

• Packaged meat

• Frozen seafood

• Ready-to-eat meals

• Vegetables

• Bakery products

• Biscuits

• Snack food

• Nuts

• Dried products

• Candy

• Instant noodles

• Sausages

• Boxed FMCG products

• Bagged agricultural products
   

Product Inspection Flow

1. The packaged product enters the X-ray inspection conveyor.

2. The X-ray source transmits energy through the product.

3. The detector captures differences in product density.

4. The inspection software analyses the generated image.

5. Conforming and non-conforming products are identified.

6. The alarm and reject system removes the affected product.

7. Inspection data is stored for monitoring and traceability.
    

Important Application Notes

Sample Testing

Detection performance cannot be confirmed from the test-piece specification alone.

A sample trial should include:

• Normal products

• Known defective products

• Target contaminants

• Different contaminant positions

• Minimum and maximum product sizes

• Actual production packaging

• Expected conveyor speed

Low-Density Contaminants

X-ray inspection is most effective for contaminants with higher density than the surrounding product.

Materials such as the following may be difficult or impossible to detect reliably:

• Hair

• Thin plastic

• Paper

• Insects

• Wood

• Low-density organic materials

Packaging Inspection Limitations

The UNX4015-N mainly evaluates internal density and product structure.

Separate systems may be required for:

• Seal leakage

• Label verification

• Barcode reading

• Printing defects

• Surface scratches

• Colour inspection

• Package appearance inspection

Product Effect

Products with irregular density, overlapping components or varying moisture may require specialised software adjustment and sample validation.

Site Preparation

The customer should prepare:

• AC 220 V, 50 Hz electrical supply

• Suitable production-floor space

• Stable and level floor

• Infeed and discharge conveyor coordination

• Product and line-height information

• Space for the reject mechanism

• Reject collection bin or chute

• Network connection, when required

• Safe operating clearance

• Site radiation-safety arrangements

• Representative products for testing and commissioning

Optional Configurations

• 0.1 mm, 0.2 mm or 0.4 mm detector

• Single-view configuration

• Dual-view configuration

• TDI detector

• 210 W or 350 W X-ray source

• Heavy-load conveyor

• Air-blow reject

• Pusher reject

• Flipper reject

• Dropout reject

• Telescopic conveyor

• Custom conveyor height

• Custom production-line communication

• Remote data monitoring

• Product guide rails

• Reject verification sensors

• Alarm tower

• Custom machine layout

Warranty & After-Sales Support

• Warranty according to the confirmed commercial quotation

• Installation and commissioning

• Operator and QA/QC training

• Product-recipe setup

• Sample testing and detection evaluation

• Preventive-maintenance support

• Spare-parts coordination

• Detector, conveyor and reject-system troubleshooting

• Radiation-safety guidance

• Local technical support in Malaysia

Customer Service Commitment

Redmark Industry supports the project from initial application review through equipment operation, including:

• Product and defect assessment

• Sample-testing coordination

• Detector and X-ray source selection

• Inspection-channel verification

• Conveyor-speed assessment

• Reject-system recommendation

• Production-line integration discussion

• Site-preparation guidance

• Installation and commissioning

• Operator familiarisation

• Preventive-maintenance planning

• After-sales technical support
   

Enquiry Information Required

To evaluate the UNX4015-N for your application, please provide:

• Product name

• Product images

• Packaging type

• Maximum product width and height

• Product weight

• Conveyor speed

• Production-line height

• Target foreign contaminants

• Minimum contaminant size

• Required reject method

• Good and defective samples