In today's fast-paced world, where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, automation has become a crucial tool for various industries seeking to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. One sector that stands to significantly benefit from automated inspection is seafood packaging. With its stringent quality control requirements and the necessity to maintain consumer trust, seafood companies are increasingly turning to automated systems to revolutionize their packaging processes. This transformative shift in the industry is enabling higher quality, improved safety, and increased customer satisfaction.
Automated pouch seal inspection systems are being implemented throughout the food packaging. This blog will focus on one particular market segment, seafood processing, from the initial sorting and grading of the seafood to the final packaging stages. These systems employ a range of technologies, such as computer vision, machine learning, and robotics, to carry out tasks that were previously done manually.
Automated Package Inspection System Offered by PTI
To protect shelf life and require product quality freshness, seafood packaging in pouches and flexible package formats requires adequate and thorough testing of the seals to detect any defects or breaches in the seal that would affect the product. Introducing the Seal-Sensor PQX , an advanced and fully automated handling system combined with a cutting-edge pouch seal inspection solution. This innovative technology incorporates PTI's Seal-Sensor Airborne ultrasound, enabling seamless online scanning of the final pouch seal at remarkable speeds. The Seal-Sensor PQX complies with ASTM Test Method F3004 and is recognized by the FDA as a consensus standard for inspecting seal quality.
With its integrated conveyor, the Seal-Sensor PQX effortlessly integrates into your production line, streamlining the inspection process. The system conducts a rapid linear scan of the pouch seal, providing immediate inline verification of seal quality even at high production outputs. In a matter of seconds, the test result data is generated, allowing for swift decision-making.
Despite its powerful capabilities, the system boasts a compact footprint, ensuring minimal space requirements. The user-friendly full-screen HMI (Human-Machine Interface) conveniently displays the test result data as each pouch is scanned. The inspection rates can reach impressive speeds of up to 350 mm/sec.
To maintain a seamless production flow, the Seal-Sensor PQX features a built-in reject chute that swiftly removes any defective pouches from the line. Additionally, the system incorporates a stack light, which provides clear visual cues to easily identify pass or fail results.
Automated inspection is revolutionizing seafood packaging by improving accuracy, efficiency, and safety while ensuring compliance with regulations. By harnessing the power of machine vision and AI, seafood companies can enhance quality control, maintain consumer trust, and reduce operational costs. As the industry continues to embrace automation, the future of seafood packaging looks promising, with increased efficiency, sustainable practices, and safer products. By investing in automated inspection systems, seafood companies can thrive in a competitive market, secure customer loyalty, and contribute to a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.