A new model of x-ray inspection equipment will provide the food industry in Australasia with the technology to detect contaminants in large and bulky food products for the first time. The Loma X4 800XL x-ray inspection system incorporates a large aperture feed system that can handle large products, such as bulk meat, large stacks of food ingredients or large blocks of unprocessed cheese.

X-ray systems are becoming increasingly popular as the first choice for product inspection systems, due to their superior performance. Recently Mike Rothwell, Sales Manager for X-ray Inspection Systems at Loma Systems, spoke to UK-based magazine Food Processing about the benefits of X-ray versus metal detection.

In June, Inspections Systems secured the distributorship for Converging Solutions systems in Australia and New Zealand. Based in the UK, Converging Solutions are a leading supplier of converging and pack handling equipment in the packaging industry. The systems are renowned for their versatility and help dramatically improve quality control and the need for human intervention.

Inspection Systems has now launched an online store for its Test Pieces division, giving existing and new clients an easier and more efficient way of purchasing system test pieces. The new store allows clients to choose from more than 200 test pieces and features a simple checkout process for credit cards, purchase orders or bank transfers.