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X-ray inspection — sees what metal detectors can't.

Glass, stone, bone, ceramics, dense plastic and metal inside sealed packs, cans and bulk product. X-ray also verifies fill level, count and missing components in one pass.

Where a metal detector stops, X-ray continues: it images density differences, so it finds any contaminant denser than the product regardless of its conductivity — glass in jars, bone fragments in poultry, stones in nuts, metal inside foil packs. Modern low-power systems are safe for operators and product and need no special licence in most EU countries; we handle the radiation-protection paperwork with you.

We supply Thermo Scientific NextGuard (entry-level packaged goods), the Xpert family (conveyor, sideshoot for cans and bottles, bulk for loose product) and POWERx for large, dense products at high speed, plus the compact Fortress Icon with checkweigher combination. Installation, commissioning, validation and service across the EU.

Typical applications

  • Poultry and meat: bone fragments and cartilage
  • Glass jars and bottles: glass-in-glass detection
  • Nuts, seeds, dried fruit: stones and shells (bulk X-ray)
  • Bakery and confectionery in foil or metallised packs
  • Fill level, missing pieces and count verification
  • Canned products (sideshoot X-ray)
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X-ray inspection

Thermo Scientific

NextGuard

X-ray that sees what metal detectors can't: glass, stone, bone, dense plastic. Compact C330/C500 units slot into a running line in hours, not days.

C330 · C500Metal · Glass · Stone
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Thermo Scientific

Xpert Series

A family for every pack format: vertical beam for flat packs, Sideshoot for cans and bottles, Bulk for loose product, Heavy Duty for large dense cases.

Conveyor · SideshootBulk B400/B600Heavy Duty
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Thermo Scientific

POWERx

For when standard X-ray runs out of steam: maximum power, dual beam and dual detectors for large, dense products and high-speed lines.

Dual BeamHigh Power
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Fortress Technology

Icon

Fortress's compact X-ray with fast changeovers and a no-nonsense interface. The checkweigher combo puts two inspections on one frame with a single operator screen.

Combo w/ CheckweigherCompact
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Tell us the model and your product — we come back with a price and lead time within a few working days.

Or write to us directly: info@agengineering.ee

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is X-ray inspection safe for food and operators?

Yes. Food X-ray systems use very low doses — a product receives less radiation passing through the machine than during a transatlantic flight. Systems are fully shielded and certified; operator exposure is far below the public limit. We assist with the registration required in your country.

X-ray or metal detector — which one do I need?

If your only risk is metal and the pack is not metallised, a metal detector is cheaper and simpler. If you have glass, stone, bone or foil packaging, or want fill-level and count checks, X-ray is the answer. Many lines run both. We help you decide based on your product and risk assessment.

What can X-ray not detect?

Low-density contaminants: hair, paper, most plastics, insects, wood. For those you need vision systems or process controls, which we can also integrate.

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Send us a short description of your project — capacity, product, site — and we will come back with a first technical proposal within a few working days.

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