Automatic metal detection, weight control and product rejection
High-quality packages provide the safe distribution of food products. But global standards such as HACCP, IFS and BRC must be met. Our 3-in-1 content inspection system GEA EasyCheck reliably detects incorrect weights and metal contamination of the packaged food products after the form-fill-seal process. A product rejection system is integrated , which sorts out m etal-contaminated packages or those with incorrect weights and products identified also by other inspection systems like GEA OxyCheck and LeakCheck.
Main Applications
The compact GEA EasyCheck inline weight control and metal detection system makes it easier for food manufacturers to check that all food products packaged in MAP, vacuum or skin packs match the ir declared fill weight s and are free of danger ous foreign objects.
Key benefits
Saves valuable raw resources, food contents and package materials
- Reliably detects any food packages with metal contamination and incorrect fill weights
- Compliant results to globally standards such as HACCP, IFS and BRC
- Automatic rejection of faulty packages using compressed air nozzles
- State-of the art, durable and user-friendly technology
Improves efficiency and quality of food packaging process
- Increases customer satisfaction by preventing complaints
- Connectivity to GEA OxyCheck and LeakCheck quality control systems
- Hardware interface to connect to GEA LineControl software
- Throughput up to 120 packages per minute
Specifications
One system, three functions
Technical data
| Dimensions (length x width) | 750 mm x 581 mm |
| Package weight | 50 g - 500 g (1500/3000 g) |
| Weighing/display resolution | 0,5 g (0,5 g/1g) |
| Transport height | 750 – 1150 mm |
| Belt widths | 225 mm |
| Weight module belt length | 325 mm (500 mm) |
| Rejection system | Compressed Air nozzles |
| Max. process rate | 120 packs per minute |
Add-ons
Options to the GEA EasyCheck content inspection system
GEA OxyCheck
GEA OxyCheck is an in-line quality control system that checks the residual oxygen content of every single Modified Atmosphere Pack (MAP) that leaves GEA thermoformers.
GEA LeakCheck
GEA LeakCheck identifies leaks in a package after the form-fill-seal process thereby ensuring the shelf-life of the product.
GEA EasyGuide & PowerGuide
GEA EasyGuide and the GEA PowerGuide converger family provides versatile transport for the out-feed of thermoforming packaging machines.
GEA CombiPick
GEA CombiPick is a combined single pack, pick-and-place and converger system for end-of-line applications on GEA thermoformer configurations.
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