1.Application Scenario：
During gummy candy manufacturing, metal contamination may occur through contact with processing equipment, conveyors, cutting tools, and packaging machinery. Components can gradually wear during continuous operation, potentially introducing metal fragments into finished products.
For individually packaged gummy candies, installing a metal detector conveyor system after the packaging process provides an additional inspection step before products proceed to storage or distribution.
This application is particularly suitable for manufacturers producing bagged gummy candies, fruit-flavored gummies, jelly candies, and other packaged confectionery products.
2. Common Metal Contaminants
Metal contaminants that may be introduced during candy production include:
● Ferrous Metals (Fe): Iron fragments from machinery components, screws, and other equipment parts.
● Non-Ferrous Metals: Copper, aluminum, and other non-magnetic metal fragments.
● Stainless Steel (SUS): Stainless steel particles potentially originating from processing equipment, cutting tools, and production machinery.
Identifying these contaminants before products leave the factory helps manufacturers reduce the risk of metal contamination reaching consumers.
3. Inspection Process
After gummy candies are sealed in individual packages, products are transported through a conveyor metal detector for online inspection.
The detection system continuously monitors each passing package. When metal contamination is identified, the system triggers an automatic rejection mechanism to remove the affected product from the production line.
This process allows manufacturers to inspect finished packaged candy products without interrupting normal production operations.
4. HISTOM Metal Detection Solution
HISTOM's food metal detector is designed for online metal contamination inspection in food production and packaging lines.
For packaged gummy candy applications, our metal detector can identify ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants, helping manufacturers strengthen their finished-product quality control.
Key solution features include:
● Multi-Metal Detection: Identifies iron, non-ferrous metals, and stainless steel contaminants.
● Automatic Product Rejection: Removes detected contaminated packages through an integrated rejection system.
● Continuous In-line Inspection: Supports automated inspection of packaged confectionery products on a production conveyor line.
● Product Characteristic Self-Learning: Facilitates the configuration of specific inspection parameters tailored to different confectionery recipes and product attributes; the system can store inspection data for up to 100 distinct products.
● Flexible Production Integration: Conveyor system configurations can be customized to accommodate various packaging dimensions and specific production requirements.
By integrating a conveyor metal detector into the finished packaging stage, candy manufacturers can establish a more reliable metal contamination control process.
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Choosing the Right Inspection Solution for Candy Production
Selecting suitable food inspection equipment depends on the types of contaminants manufacturers need to detect, packaging materials, and production requirements.
Both metal detection and X-ray inspection provide valuable protection for packaged gummy candy products, but their detection capabilities are different.
A food metal detector is primarily designed to identify ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants. It is a practical solution for manufacturers whose main inspection requirement is metal contamination control.
An X-ray inspection system provides broader foreign object detection capabilities, helping identify metal contaminants as well as certain dense non-metallic materials, such as glass, stones, and ceramics.
The final equipment selection should be based on actual product samples, packaging materials, and required detection performance.
Customized Candy Inspection Solutions from HISTOM
Every candy production line has different inspection requirements. Product formulations, package dimensions, packaging materials, and production speeds can all influence equipment selection and inspection performance.
HISTOM provides customized food inspection solutions based on each manufacturer's actual production conditions.
When configuring a metal detection or X-ray inspection system for gummy candy production, we consider:
● Candy Type: Gummy candies, jelly candies, fruit-flavored candies, and other confectionery products.
● Confectionery types: Gummy candies, jelly candies, fruit-flavored candies, and other confectionery products.
● Packaging materials: Plastic bags, aluminum foil films, and other flexible packaging materials.
● Product dimensions: Length, width, and height of the packaging, as well as product weight.
● Production speed: Conveyor belt operating speed.
● Contaminant requirements: Specific metal contaminants and other foreign objects that need to be detected.
Rejection requirements: Selection of an appropriate automatic rejection mechanism based on product dimensions, weight, and production line layout.
Whether you require a metal detector for packaged confectionery or an X-ray inspection system capable of detecting a broader range of foreign objects, HISTOM can assist you in evaluating your application requirements and recommend the most suitable inspection configuration for your needs.
1. Application Scenario：
Metal detection is an important part of candy safety inspection. However, candy manufacturers may also need to identify other foreign objects that cannot be detected by conventional metal detection systems.
During ingredient handling, processing, and packaging, foreign objects such as glass fragments, stones, and ceramic particles may potentially enter the product through raw materials or production equipment.
During ingredient handling, processing, and packaging, foreign objects such as glass fragments, stones, and ceramic particles may potentially enter the product through raw materials or production equipment.
For manufacturers producing packaged gummy candies, an X-ray inspection system provides an additional inspection method for identifying foreign objects based on differences in density between the contaminant and the surrounding product.
Installing a food X-ray inspection machine after packaging allows finished candy products to be inspected before shipment.
2. Common Potential Foreign Objects
Depending on the candy recipe, packaging, characteristics of the contaminants, and inspection conditions, X-ray inspection can identify the following types of foreign objects:
● Metal contaminants: Fragments of metals such as iron, copper, aluminum, and stainless steel.
● Glass fragments: High-density glass particles that may have entered the product via raw materials or the production environment.
● Stone and ceramic particles: High-density foreign objects introduced during ingredient handling or processing.
Actual detection capability depends on the size and density of the contaminants, the characteristics of the product, and the equipment configuration. It is recommended to conduct sample testing to determine the appropriate level of detection performance.
3. Inspection Process
After gummy candies are packaged, products pass through the X-ray inspection machine on a conveyor belt.
The equipment uses X-ray imaging technology to scan products and generate images based on differences in material density. Its inspection software analyzes the images to identify potential foreign objects within the product.
When a contaminated package is detected, the system activates an automatic rejection device to remove the unqualified product while allowing acceptable products to continue through the production line.
This provides manufacturers with an additional layer of foreign object detection for finished packaged candy products.
4. HISTOM X-Ray Inspection Solution
HISTOM's food X-ray inspection machine is designed to help food manufacturers identify foreign objects in packaged products through advanced X-ray inspection technology.
For gummy candy production lines, the system can inspect individual packages for metal contaminants and other detectable high-density foreign objects, depending on product and contaminant characteristics.
Key solution features include:
● High-Density Foreign Object Detection: Helps identify metal, glass, stone, and ceramic contaminants through X-ray imaging.
● Non-Contact Inspection: Scans packaged products without opening or damaging their packaging.
● Image-Based Inspection: Analyzes product images to identify potential foreign objects.
● Automatic Rejection: Removes detected non-conforming products from the production line.
● Flexible Product Applications: Suitable for different packaged confectionery products, subject to sample testing and equipment configuration.
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Choosing the Right Inspection Solution for Candy Production
Selecting suitable food inspection equipment depends on the types of contaminants manufacturers need to detect, packaging materials, and production requirements.
Both metal detection and X-ray inspection provide valuable protection for packaged gummy candy products, but their detection capabilities are different.
A food metal detector is primarily designed to identify ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants. It is a practical solution for manufacturers whose main inspection requirement is metal contamination control.
An X-ray inspection system provides broader foreign object detection capabilities, helping identify metal contaminants as well as certain dense non-metallic materials, such as glass, stones, and ceramics.
The final equipment selection should be based on actual product samples, packaging materials, and required detection performance.
Customized Candy Inspection Solutions from HISTOM
Every candy production line has different inspection requirements. Product formulations, package dimensions, packaging materials, and production speeds can all influence equipment selection and inspection performance.
HISTOM provides customized food inspection solutions based on each manufacturer's actual production conditions.
When configuring a metal detection or X-ray inspection system for gummy candy production, we consider:
● Candy Type: Gummy candies, jelly candies, fruit-flavored candies, and other confectionery products.
● Confectionery types: Gummy candies, jelly candies, fruit-flavored candies, and other confectionery products.
● Packaging materials: Plastic bags, aluminum foil films, and other flexible packaging materials.
● Product dimensions: Length, width, and height of the packaging, as well as product weight.
● Production speed: Conveyor belt operating speed.
● Contaminant requirements: Specific metal contaminants and other foreign objects that need to be detected.
Rejection requirements: Selection of an appropriate automatic rejection mechanism based on product dimensions, weight, and production line layout.
Whether you require a metal detector for packaged confectionery or an X-ray inspection system capable of detecting a broader range of foreign objects, HISTOM can assist you in evaluating your application requirements and recommend the most suitable inspection configuration for your needs.
