Leak Detector Latest Example Of Packing Line Versatility

A revolutionary new leak detector for fresh foods will be one of the highlights of the Ishida Europe stand at Scanpack, where the company will underline its capabilities in all areas of the packing line including weighing, bagmaking, tray sealing and quality control.

Other quality control solutions on display include latest developments in X-ray and checkweigher technology; multihead weighers on show comprise Ishida’s latest and most advanced RV series, its revolutionary solution for handling sticky meat, and its advanced iTPS weigher and bagmaker combination for snacks; and Ishida’s mid-range tray sealer will demonstrate the company’s ability to maximise product freshness while delivering high quality pack presentation.

The Ishida AirScan leak detector offers fast and 100% reliable and completely non-destructive identification of leaks in MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) packs which use CO2 as part of the MAP process.  It is ideal for a wide variety of products including fresh meat, poultry, seafood, ready meals, fruit, salad, vegetables as well as cheese and other dairy products.

Ishida’s unique IX-G2 X-ray system uses advanced dual energy technology to easily distinguish contaminants from the product, even in the most difficult applications. 

Where ordinary X-ray detection equipment obtains an image using X-rays of one energy, the IX-G2 uses rays of two different energies to produce two images. These are then compared, which helps to eliminate the background effect caused by the product itself and improves the detection of low-density contaminants such as bone fragments.

Ishida’s dual energy technology is particularly appropriate for foods where the density of the product and the potential contamination is similar, for example the bone and meat of a chicken which have almost the same density.  The system can also be used for overlapping products, where a possible contaminant may be obscured by the product, such as in bags of frozen chicken nuggets or sausages.

The DACS-G checkweigher is capable of exceptional speeds while maintaining high accuracy, and, at the touch of a button, is able to switch between two weighing ranges, allowing food manufacturers to handle more products on one machine.  It can also be easily integrated with the enhanced Ishida Data Capture System (IDCS II), a user-friendly, secure software programme that records the data of every pack weighed from up to 100 checkweighers into a single secure database. IDCS II offers an extensive range of reporting options to enable production managers to employ state-of-the-art monitoring for legislative compliance while also identifying cost saving opportunities, minimising product giveaway and improving production efficiencies.

The CCW-RV multihead weigher features 5 litre hoppers and is ideal for fresh and frozen foods at speeds of up to 100 packs per minute.  RV models combine higher speeds - some 15% faster than previous ranges – with consistent weighing at close-to-zero giveaway.  An improved user interface includes an ultra-fast touch screen for quicker and easier set up, while the CCW-RV can also be operated remotely via wireless access with tablets, androids and smart phones.  Enhanced security features include fingerprint verification access.

The hygienic design is IP69k-rated and maintains Ishida’s legendary durability and reliability, with a robust construction that enables the weigher to operate reliably even in the most difficult environments.  A new Power Management system provides three power modes (Full, Half and Eco), which help deliver 20% lower power consumption.

Developed specifically for sticky products such as meat, poultry and fish which are traditionally difficult to move efficiently through an automated weighing system, the 14 head Ishida screw feeder weigher incorporates unique rotating corkscrews to provide a powerful, controlled and fully automatic product feed to the pool and weigh hoppers.  In addition, a set of booster hoppers directly underneath the weigh hoppers means the machine has 28 hoppers from which to choose the combination that most closely matches the required target weight, thereby increasing accuracy, speed and efficiency.

Ishida’s iTPS™ (Integrated Total Packaging System) software supports the integrated operation of a 14-head Ishida RV multihead weigher and Atlas 204 bagmaker which can pack potato chips at up to 150 and extruded snacks at up to 210 packs per minute,

Dedicated software and a servo-controlled sealing operation, with accurate jaw temperature and jaw pressure, help achieve close to zero giveaway and greater than 99% efficiency. In addition, a ceramic hot knife with enhanced, hard-wearing jaws delivers superb sealing properties, achieving the highest quality pack presentation.

Ishida’s QX-775-Flex mid-range tray sealer combines a compact design with speeds of typically 15 cycles or 60-80 packs per minute using  MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging), ensuring maximum hygiene and high quality pack and product presentation.  The system is also compatible with a variety of packaging applications including standard MAP, skinpack and shrink film applications.

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