A sausage maker inspects every piece with seven X-ray systems
A family-owned German sausage maker that exports across Europe and beyond inspects its products with Mekitec X-ray systems. Every piece is scanned individually and products with a contaminant are rejected automatically.
This case study is based on material from Mekitec. Utily Solution is Mekitec's exclusive sales and service partner in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Customer
A family business from Germany that has made sausages and meat products since 1925. It sells across Europe and beyond, so product quality and safety are essential.
Why X-ray
Sausages are demanding to inspect: they vary in shape, density and packaging, and a contaminant may be metal but also bone, glass or hard plastic. A metal detector finds only metal. X-ray scans every product and reveals anything denser than the surrounding meat.
Solution
The company now runs seven Mekitec X-ray systems of various types. Each product is scanned individually, and any product in which the system finds a contaminant is rejected automatically. Inspection does not depend on the operator’s attention.
Results
- Every piece inspected, not random samples.
- Safety even for difficult products where another technology would not be enough.
- A sensible investment: the customer received several offers and found Mekitec the best value.
See which X-ray system suits meat products in our overview of Mekitec and Dylog X-ray systems. We are happy to test it on your products.
