Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection introduced the new X6 Series, offering a significant product safety upgrade for medium to large-sized packaged products and multi-lane applications, the company said. 

The X6 Series consisting of the X16 and X36.2 x-ray inspection systems presents a range of new features that provide precise contamination detection across single or multiple lanes. Both solutions can inspect medium to large-sized products (500-600mm in length) while also maximizing productivity through easy-to-use design improvements.

The X6 models, like the X2 Series, feature advanced detection technology but are specifically designed for larger product formats. With multi-lane capabilities, the X6 Series makes inspection for manufacturers handling bigger products or multiple packages per line, quicker and easier. 

This provides flexibility for food and beverage brands that require efficient inspection solutions for varying product sizes and configurations. Introduced were:

X16 X-ray Inspection System

The X16 is an entry-level x-ray solution for medium to large-sized products with a HiGain detector, offering excellent detection of contaminants such as metal, glass, stone, bone and low-density materials across single or multi-lanes. The system which can support products up to 300mm in height with conveyor speeds up to 60 meters per minute also performs additional quality and integrity checks, enhancing product safety beyond just contamination detection. These checks include monitoring for correct product placement, mass component count, fill level and identifying damaged packaging. The X16 is designed to maximize production uptime with its intuitive user interface, simplified cleaning routines and reliable subsystems, reducing costly downtime. 

X36.2 X-ray Inspection System

For more advanced inspection needs, the X36.2 offers high-level detection capabilities for medium to large-packaged products. With HiGain+ detector technology and ContamPlus™ software, the X36.2 offers completeness and integrity checks, identifying small foreign bodies plus missing or broken products. The system is highly customizable, with single or multi-lane configurations and numerous reject bin options. It can accommodate even higher throughputs with speeds of up to 100 meters per minute and the ability to handle over 1000 products per minute, depending on product size.

“With the launch of the X6 Series, we are excited to extend the capabilities of our x-ray inspection solutions - building upon the global success of the X2 Series - to larger packaging and multi-lane applications. The X6 Series offers significant improvements in mechanical design and performance compared to previous generations, providing enhanced control over product safety, reducing downtime and helping manufacturers remain competitive in today’s market. And all of this is achieved at an affordable price, making it accessible for businesses of various sizes," said Mike Pipe, Head of Global Sales & Product Management, Mettler-Toledo Safeline.