Mekitec WideMEKI™ X-Ray Inspection System

WIDEMEKI™ X-Ray Inspection System: Advanced Quality Control for Wide Food Products

The WIDEMEKI™ from Mekitec is a specialised X-ray inspection system designed for food products that are significantly wider than standard consumer packages, making it ideal for industries such as bakeries where pillow packs and other wide formats are common. By combining dual, parallel, and partly overlapping X-ray images from separate generator and detector pairs, WIDEMEKI™ achieves high detection accuracy whilst reducing the need for high-power generators, lowering energy consumption, and minimising system footprint.

AI-Enhanced Dual X-Ray Technology

Equipped with AI-enhanced image processing, WIDEMEKI™ delivers precise detection of foreign objects such as metal, glass, stones, bones, and dense plastics, ensuring reliable product integrity and traceability without reliance on expensive hardware components. The dual X-ray setup also improves image quality across the full width of the product, allowing operators to inspect wide packages efficiently and consistently.

Designed for High-Throughput Wide Product Lines

The system is designed for production lines where product width and throughput are key considerations. Conveyor speeds reach up to 1 m/s, whilst maximum product dimensions are 680 × 65 mm or 600 × 120 mm depending on height configuration. The inspection area accommodates products up to 732 mm wide and 300 mm tall depending on configuration, ensuring wide product formats are fully covered for reliable foreign object detection and quality assessment.

Hygienic Construction and Regulatory Compliance

Constructed from durable brushed stainless steel, WIDEMEKI™ includes an EU and FDA-approved food-grade conveyor belt and optional single or dual rejectors to remove defective products safely. WIDEMEKI™ is compliant with the UK X-ray Supermarket Code of Practice, meeting the stringent requirements for food safety inspection systems supplying the UK retail sector.

Robust Performance in Industrial Environments

WIDEMEKI™ operates under demanding conditions with ambient temperatures from 0 to 35 degrees Celsius and 30–85 per cent non-condensing humidity. It features IP54-rated system protection and IP65-rated tunnel protection, with optional integrated cooling for higher-stress environments.

Safety and Standards Compliance

Residual radiation remains below 1 µSv/h, and safety circuitry meets Category 3, Performance Level PL d standards. Operators manage the system via a 15-inch touchscreen HMI, with connectivity provided through multiple USB and Ethernet ports for seamless integration with factory management systems.

Superior Detection for Wide Product Formats

By combining dual X-ray technology, AI-enhanced image processing, and a compact, energy-efficient design, WIDEMEKI™ delivers superior detection, operational efficiency, and high value for food producers handling wide product formats.