MEKI compact food X-ray inspection system for small packages
- X-ray power 30–60 kV, maximum 100 W
- Conveyor speed 0.1–1.3 m/s and maximum conveyor load 5 kg
- Machine length 800 or 1,200 mm, with product length up to 450 mm depending on configuration
- Optional air reject or pusher with bins
What is MEKI?
MEKI is a compact conveyorized food X-ray inspection system manufactured by Mekitec for small primary packages. It inspects packaged food for foreign objects and is available in 800 or 1,200 mm machine lengths with optional air or pusher rejection.
Detection performance is application-specific. Mekitec confirms it by testing the actual food, package, target foreign materials, line conditions and reject configuration.
MEKI™ X-Ray Quality Control for Small Packages
As with other Mekitec X-ray systems, high moisture, salt content, or different types of packaging materials (e.g. metal or aluminum) are not a problem for the inspection.
MEKI™ is designed for primary packaging inspection, which keeps the installation footprint in the production line small.
Food X-ray inspection and quality-control functions
Foreign-object detection
The system creates an X-ray image and can be configured to detect foreign objects made of materials that create sufficient X-ray contrast, including metal, stone, glass, calcified bone and some dense plastics. Detectability depends on the object’s material, size, shape, orientation and location as well as the food, package and line conditions.
MEKI AI quality checks
With MEKI AI, relevant quality checks will include counting and filling, missing or excess product, seal inspection, clip inspection, cavern detection and organic-material detection. Fill-level and cap inspection are used where the product and package geometry make those functions relevant.
Explore MEKI AI inspection functions
How it works
Each package travels through the MEKI inspection zone. The system creates an X-ray image, evaluates the configured criteria and sends a rejection signal to the selected air-reject or pusher arrangement.
Customer evidence
“The easy integration of the X-ray system into our line, the user-friendly inspection software, and in particular the high detection accuracy were all reasons for us to start the cooperation with Mekitec.”
Technical Specifications
| Detection area | 240 x 110 mm scanned area Not a usable product rectangle — maximum product width is height-dependent; see the detection envelope below. |
|---|---|
| Maximum product length | 250 mm (ME.S1, ME.S2) or 450 mm (ME.S3); also defined by the selected rejection box and product features. For longer products, contact Mekitec. |
| Conveyor speed | min. 0.1 m/s max. 1.3 m/s |
| Conveyor load capacity | max. 5 kg |
| X-ray power | 30-60 kV, 0.2–2.5 mA, max 100 W |
| X-ray leakage | Less than 1 µSv/h |
| Detector | Linear scanner, resolution 0.4 mm |
| Software | Mekitec X-Ray Inspection System SW |
| Operating system | Windows 10 |
| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet |
| HMI | 12” Color TFT LCD Screen |
| Operation Temperature | 0–35°C ambient |
| Cooling | Optional cooling system |
| IP rating | IP54 |
| Relative humidity | 30-85 %, non-condensing |
| System power supply | 110/240 VAC, 50–60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 800/1200 mm x 515 mm x 2000 mm |
| Weight | 100 kg |
| Material | Stainless steel, brushed |
| Reject options | Optional air reject or pusher with bins |
| System conveyor | EU and FDA food use approved conveyor belt |
| Radiation protection | EN 61010-02-091, FDA CFR 21 part 1020.40 |
| Safety system | Safety circuit CAT 3, Performance Level PL d |
Specifications are based on the current published product data. Mekitec confirms the final configuration for each application.
Detection Area
Maximum product width changes with product height. The complete product must fit inside the envelope.
Maximum product width is 240 mm at 0 mm height and narrows to 130 mm at the maximum height of 110 mm.
View exact detection-envelope data
| Product height (mm) | Maximum product width (mm) |
|---|---|
| 110 | 130 |
| 100 | 140 |
| 90 | 150 |
| 80 | 160 |
| 70 | 170 |
| 60 | 180 |
| 50 | 190 |
| 40 | 200 |
| 30 | 210 |
| 20 | 220 |
| 10 | 230 |
| 0 | 240 |
Questions and answers
What package sizes fit through MEKI?
Package fit is determined by the height-dependent envelope. Maximum product length is 250 mm in the shorter published configurations and up to 450 mm in the configuration intended for longer products.
Which reject options are available for MEKI?
The published MEKI specification lists an optional air reject or pusher with bins. Mekitec selects the arrangement for the product, package, line speed and rejection requirements.
Mekitec Oy, info@mekitec.com, www.mekitec.com
Disclaimer: All information is provided for information purposes only and shall not be considered as assured characteristics. The information and technical data presented in this document are subject to change. Customers should obtain and verify the latest relevant information before placing orders. If you have any questions related to the datasheet, please contact us via email or phone. Thank you.
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Key Features
Compact installation dimensions
Published system dimensions are 800 or 1200 mm long, 515 mm deep and 2000 mm high.
Configuration-specific product length
Published configurations support products up to 250 mm or up to 450 mm long.
Two published reject approaches
An air reject or pusher with bins can be selected for the approved application.
Inspection through metallized packaging
MEKI can inspect food in foil or metallized packaging, subject to testing with the actual food and package.