X-ray inspection detects physical objects that cannot be identified visually. Unlike traditional metal detectors X-ray technology is able to detect in processed food operations metallic contaminants even smaller than one millimeter and also non-metallic contaminants (hard plastic, hard rubber, bones, ceramic, glass, stones etc.). It can inspect non-metallic and metallic packaging like cans or clipped products. Inspection is not affected by temperature, humidity, vibrations, salt content etc. Applications are constantly expanding for this powerful technology, which is not only used for detecting contaminants. Additionally, also defects in shape, quantity and other aspects are identified. 

Consequently, X-ray has been becoming the new safety standard for the food industry.