Is Metal Detection or X-Ray Inspection Better for My Application?

Both metal detection and X-ray systems provide excellent inspection solutions to ensure the quality of your products and the safety of the consumer. Each of the two technologies has different advantages and is better suited to particular applications. Before choosing a system, you should consider the following three things:

1. The materials you will be inspecting,
2. Which physical contaminants you are searching for,
3. And where in the production process the inspection is most effective.

Can X-Ray Inspection Systems Detect Glass Contaminants within a Glass Container?

The answer is yes; the CASSEL Inspection side view X-ray system is specifically designed to see a glass contaminant within a glass. A CASSEL Inspection sales representative can assist with specifying the most effective and economical solution for your production process. Get more information on common types of glass contaminants and our industrial X-ray equipment in the video above.

What’s the Best Sensitivity I Can Get On My X-Ray System?

Sensitivity generally refers to the size of contaminants that may be detected 100% of the time. The contaminants you can anticipate detecting in an X-ray system include most metals, glass, stone, ceramic, and some dense plastic. The detectable size for each of these contaminants varies. Learn more in the video above.

How Small of a Metal Contaminant Can Be Detected in a Metal Detector?

The size of a metal contaminant that can be detected in a metal detector depends on several variables. First is the type of metal contaminant, the second is the aperture size of the metal detector, and the third consideration is the nature of the product that is being inspected. Get in-depth information on these three considerations in the video above.

What Kinds of Contaminants Are Detectable in a Typical Metal Detector?

Metal detectors are generally used to find metal contaminants in food, cosmetics, chemicals, and other products. They are capable of detecting metals that are either conductive or magnetic. The more conductive or magnetic metal is, the easier it is to detect. Learn more in the video above.

How Can I Achieve Optimal Contaminant Detection and Minimize False Rejects?

Achieving optimal contaminant detection and minimizing false rejects with your industrial metal detector is about balancing outstanding detection, performance, and wasteful false rejects. Typically, as the detection sensitivity increases, the opportunities for false rejections also increases. Consider having an experienced technician help you with the optimization process. This can be accomplished remotely and economically. A technician from our office can log into your CASSEL Inspection system and assist you with fine-tuning to maximize detection. Learn more in the video above.