Heat and Control showcases equipment at Pack Expo

Heat and Control showcased a series of new products at November’s Pack Expo trade show in Chicago.

Dual sensor X-ray inspection: Traditional X-ray systems detect foreign objects by analyzing dark and light areas in transparent x-ray images. However, when products are overlapping, distinguishing dark areas from foreign objects becomes unreliable resulting in missed detections and false rejects. The new Ishida IX-G2 X-ray inspection system, making its debut at Pack Expo, is built to solve this problem by using a unique dual energy process that compares absorption of x-rays on two levels.

Ishida’s G2 technology improves detection of low-density objects in overlapped products. It is also adept at detecting thin pieces of metal, glass, rubber, hard bones and other foreign objects in products that have uneven surfaces, like cereal and certain frozen foods, according to Heat and Control. The IX-G2 also includes functions for weight verification and detection of missing items, incomplete filling, product defects, incorrect alignment or products trapped in package seals.

Open Frame sanitary weigher: Also making its debut in Chicago was Ishida’s latest IP69K waterproof weigher, which is fully open for cleaning. Product chutes and hoppers are exposed for easy access because electronic components are now housed in a separate waterproof cabinet. The cabinet can be mounted on the weigher frame or remote-located up to 65 feet away. Open Frame construction is available on all Ishida RV-Series 14-head weighers with 2-, 3-, 5-, and 7-liter hoppers. RV weighers are rated for IP69K, IP67 and IP66+ washdown and have a sloped self-draining dispersion feeder cover, frame and optional timing hopper enclosure. 

Rapid set-up features include automatic optimization of weigh signal filtration, feeder vibration and timing. A new water-resistant infeed camera option is height adjustable and positioned outside the product area. Like all RV weighers, the Open Frame weigher can be remote controlled from practically any desktop, portable or hand-held device.  Diagnostics can be performed by wire or wireless to reduce the need for in-plant service calls.

Rotary finger RV salad weigher: Ishida’s new RV salad weigher, the third product launch at Pack Expo, uses automatic rotary sweeping fingers to evenly distribute wet spinach, spring mix and other fresh salads without sticking, clogging, or operator assistance. Two IP67 ultrasonic sensors control product feed while the 35° sloped vibratory dispersion table and rotary fingers evenly spread product to each radial feeder. The direction, speed, duration  and stop time of the rotary fingers can be adjusted and programmed on the weigher touch screen. A rotary finger retrofit package is also available for select models of existing Ishida RV weighers.

C4 embossed product contact surfaces, 10° sloped radial feeder troughs and 60° sloped discharge chutes keep salads moving. Hoppers are available in 5- or 7-liter sizes for large package sizes. IP69K washdown construction with self-draining surfaces ensures sanitary operation and simple, efficient sanitation. Rapid set-up features include automatic optimization of weigh signal filtration, feeder vibration and timing.

CEIA metal detector challenge: Heat and Control’s exhibit offered a “CEIA Challenge” to promote product tests of its CEIA THS/MS21 multi-spectrum metal detector. It is designed to eliminate false rejects with no reduction in metal detection sensitivity. By applying a broad spectrum of frequencies simultaneously and continuously, the CEIA THS/MS21 detects smaller particles of all ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including AISI 316 stainless steel. Developed by CEIA, the world’s largest manufacturer of metal detectors, the MS21 ends product waste and re-inspection due to product effect rejection errors, according to Heat and Control. Conformal coated circuit boards, stainless steel case and keyboard with proprietary sealing provide long-term water-resistance to IP69K standards.

For more details, contact Heat and Control at 800-227-5980 or [email protected].