WIDEMEKI dual-view food X-ray inspection system for wide packages
- Published detection area 730 × 120 mm, with usable product fit defined by the height-dependent envelopes
- Maximum product combinations 680 × 65 mm or 600 × 120 mm
- Two X-ray generators rated at 200 W each, paired with two detectors
- Conveyor speed up to 1.0 m/s and MEKI AI inspection software
What is WIDEMEKI?
WIDEMEKI is a dual-view food X-ray inspection system manufactured by Mekitec for wide, low-profile packages such as bakery pillow packs. Two generator-detector pairs create parallel, partly overlapping X-ray images to inspect the package across its width.
Detection performance is application-specific. Mekitec confirms it by testing the actual food, package, target foreign materials, line conditions and reject configuration.
X-Ray Quality Control for Wide Products
The WIDEMEKI X-ray inspection system is designed for food packages that are significantly wider than standard consumer packaged food products. It provides bakers and other food production manufacturers with automated X-ray inspection across the package width.
The bakery industry has been one of the main focus areas when designing the system, since there are applications where the food products are extremely wide, such as pillow packs. WIDEMEKI combines two parallel and partly overlapping X-ray images from two separate X-ray generator and detector pairs. This keeps the distance between the parts to a minimum, which removes the need for a high-power generator, reduces the system size and energy consumption, and improves the image quality and foreign object detection performance.
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, the two paired X-ray images are evaluated together against the validated inspection criteria. MEKI AI quality checks will include counting and filling, missing or excess product, seal inspection, clip inspection, cavern detection and organic-material detection. Functions are selected specifically for the actual wide-package geometry and application requirements.
Explore MEKI Assurance Intelligence inspection functions
How it works
A wide package enters the inspection zone. Two parallel generator-detector pairs create paired and partly overlapping images, which MEKI AI evaluates against the validated inspection criteria.
Technical Specifications
| Detection Area | 28.7" x 4.7" (730 x 120mm) scanned area Not a usable product rectangle — maximum product width is height-dependent; see the detection envelopes below. |
|---|---|
| Max Product Size (W x H) | 680 x 65mm (26.8" x 2.6") or 600 x 120mm (23.6" x 4.7") Two published combinations; they must not be mixed into a new rectangle. |
| Conveyor Speed | Up to 3.3 ft/s (1.0 m/s) |
| X-ray/Detector Quantity | 2 X-ray generators and detectors paired |
| X-ray Power | 40-80 kV, 0.2-5.0 mA, 200W / each X-ray generator |
| X-ray Leakage | Less than 1 µSv/h |
| Detector | Linear scanner, resolution 0.4 mm |
| Software | MEKI AI |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
| Connectivity | 6 x USB, 2 x Ethernet |
| HMI | 15" Touch Screen |
| Operation Temperature | 32-95° F ambient (0-35° C) |
| Cooling | Integrated AC* |
| IP Rating | System IP54, tunnel IP65 |
| Relative Humidity | 30-85%, non-condensing |
| System Power Supply | 110/240 VAC, 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 55" x 55" x 77" (1400 x 1400 x 1950mm) |
| Dimensions: Electrical Cabinet | 12" x 24" x 51" (300 x 600 x 1300mm) |
| Weight | 1146 lbs + EA box 143 lbs (520kg + 65kg) |
| Material | Stainless steel, brushed |
| Reject Options | 1 or 2 rejectors |
| System Conveyor | EU and FDA food use approved conveyor belt |
| Radiation Protection | Meets EN 61010-02-091, FDA CFR 21 part 1020, 40 |
| Safety System | Safety Circuit CAT 3, Performance Level PL d |
- * External circuit IP 34, Internal circuit IP 54. Requires the use of washing covers for air intake.
Specifications are based on the current published product data. Mekitec confirms the final configuration for each application.
Detection Area
Height setup (300 mm)
Maximum product width changes with product height. The complete product must fit inside the envelope.
Maximum product width is 692 mm at 0 mm height and narrows to 600 mm at the maximum height of 120 mm.
View exact detection-envelope data — Height setup (300 mm)
| Product height (mm) | Maximum product width (mm) |
|---|---|
| 120 | 600 |
| 80 | 630 |
| 40 | 661 |
| 0 | 692 |
Wide setup (340 mm)
Maximum product width changes with product height. The complete product must fit inside the envelope.
Maximum product width is 732 mm at 0 mm height and narrows to 680 mm at the maximum height of 65 mm.
View exact detection-envelope data — Wide setup (340 mm)
| Product height (mm) | Maximum product width (mm) |
|---|---|
| 65 | 680 |
| 50 | 693 |
| 30 | 709 |
| 0 | 732 |
Product Examples (W x H)
The WIDEMEKI is designed for wide products and packaging, like pillow pack applications in the bakery industry.
Questions and answers
How does WIDEMEKI inspect wide food packages?
Two parallel generator-detector pairs create paired and partly overlapping X-ray images across the package width. MEKI AI evaluates the combined inspection view using the validated product and package criteria.
What are WIDEMEKI’s maximum published product sizes?
The published physical product combinations are 680 × 65 mm and 600 × 120 mm. The 692 mm and 732 mm graph values are zero-height envelope points, not physical package rectangles.
Mekitec Oy, info@mekitec.com, www.mekitec.com
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Key Features
Paired wide-view imaging
Two parallel generator-detector pairs create paired and partly overlapping X-ray images across the product width.
Two published product-size combinations
The published physical combinations are 680 × 65 mm or 600 × 120 mm and must not be mixed into a new rectangle.
One or two reject systems
The reject arrangement is selected for the inspection and line design.