Smart X-ray Inspection for Clipped Products

Ensure quality and safety in products containing clips with Mekitec’s X-ray inspection system. Designed to detect foreign objects while verifying clip presence, this technology prevents false rejects and optimizes production efficiency.

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Why Clip Products Require Specialized Inspection

Clips are intentionally dense components, which can resemble foreign objects like metal fragments or stones in X-ray scans. Traditional inspection systems face a trade-off:

  • Loosen thresholds → risk missing contaminants
  • Tighten thresholds → increase false rejects of good products

Additionally, missing clips can cause packaging errors, handling problems, or customer complaints. Inspection must therefore achieve two goals simultaneously:

  • Detect foreign objects
  • Verify clip presence

How It Works

The system scans each product and identifies the clip as an expected high-density component. It differentiates between the known clip and unexpected contaminants, enabling:

  • Strong foreign object detection
  • Verification that the clip is present
  • Accurate results without rejecting good products

Key Benefits

  • Reliable Foreign Object Detection: Distinguishes clips from high-density contaminants
  • Automatic Missing Clip Rejection: Products without clips are removed before moving further down the line
  • Reduced Manual Checks: Stable inspection reduces operator intervention and extra sampling
  • Higher Line Efficiency: Fewer false rejects and stops enable smoother production and consistent throughput

Typical Applications

This technology is ideal wherever products include clips:

  • Clips are dense and consistently visible in X-ray
  • Foreign object risks include high-density contaminants
  • Missing clips can create quality or operational issues

Next Steps: Validate on Your Product

Performance depends on product thickness, density, packaging materials, and line speed. A quick application review and product test can confirm the best inspection setup. Provide your product type, packaging format, and target line speed for a customized validation plan.


Key Features

  • Intelligent Component Recognition: Differentiates expected clips from contaminants, eliminating false positives
  • Dual-Function Inspection: Detects foreign objects and verifies clip presence in a single scan
  • Missing Clip Detection: Automatically rejects products with missing clips
  • Production Efficiency: Reduces false rejects and manual checks for smoother operation

Ensure every clipped product meets quality standards without compromising line efficiency with WOMAG's Inspection for Products with Clip.

Request a quote today to validate your setup.