Mekitec · Bottles, cans and glass-in-glass detection

Mekitec SIDEMEKI

Side-view X-ray for bottles, cans, jars and cups. Also checks fill level and caps.

Power: 1–2 × 200 W
Detection area: height up to 270 mm, width up to 155 mm
IP rating: IP65

What it is for

Tall containers are inspected from the side with one or two sources. Besides contaminants, it checks fill level and cap presence. Products can be fed from the end or the side.

Typical products

PET bottles and beverages
cans
jars and cups
liquid and solid foods in tall containers

Side view

Up to two views for containers taller than they are wide.

Fill level and cap

With MEKI AI it checks fill level and cap presence. A second rejector can separate products with quality defects.

Hygiene

IP65, IP69K motor rollers, food-approved chain belt.

Technical specifications

X-ray source	1–2 × 200 W
Max. product height	270 mm
Max. product width	125 mm without lead curtains, 155 mm with them (up to 200 mm height, narrower above)
Max. product length	215 mm (1 rejector), 130 mm (2 rejectors)
Conveyor speed	0.1–0.7 m/s
Max. conveyor load	70 kg (evenly distributed)
HMI	15″ colour display, Windows 11, 2 × USB, Ethernet
IP rating	IP65
Power supply	110/240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
Dimensions (W × D × H)	3,450 × 1,325 / 1,625 × 2,360 mm
Weight	830 kg (880 kg with cooling unit)
Detector	linear scanner, resolution 0.4 mm
X-ray leakage	less than 1 µSv/h
Operating conditions	0–35 °C, humidity 30–85 % (non-condensing)
Standards	EN 61010-2-091, FDA 21 CFR 1020.40, safety circuit CAT 3, PL d