As people's living standards improve, consumers are paying more and more attention to food safety. As an important source of animal protein, fish and its products have one of the most common safety hazards in the production and processing process, which is fish bone residue. The traditional manual bone picking method has the problems of low efficiency, high missed detection rate and high labor cost. Therefore, more and more food processing companies have begun to introduce fish bone X-ray detection systems to replace manual labor and realize automatic and precise detection. So, facing the dazzling array of X-ray detection equipment on the market, how can you choose a fish bone detection system that is suitable for your factory and can maximize the cost performance? This article will help you sort out your ideas and make scientific choices from the following aspects.
1. Clarifying your own needs is the first priority
The first step in choosing a suitable fish bone X-ray detection system is to figure out what kind of equipment you need. Here are the main considerations:
Production scale: If your factory is a large assembly line that processes dozens or even hundreds of tons of fish products a day, you need to choose high-speed, high-throughput, and durable equipment to meet high-intensity operation requirements. If it is a small processing plant that processes hundreds of kilograms or tons a day, then a medium-to-low-speed, cost-effective device will do.
Product type: Different fish and different processing states (whole fish, fish fillets, minced fish, cooked products) have different requirements for the detection system. Whole fish and large fish fillets usually require the equipment to have strong penetration; minced fish and fish cakes test the system's sensitivity to tiny fish bones.
Target fish bone size: Each factory has different acceptable standards for fish bone residue. If exported to high-standard markets such as Europe and the United States, it is usually necessary to detect fish bones of 1mm or even smaller; if it is for the domestic market, fish bones of about 3mm may be acceptable. Therefore, it is necessary to select equipment with appropriate sensitivity according to actual customer requirements to avoid unnecessary costs due to the pursuit of excessive sensitivity.
Environmental conditions: The workshop environment of the factory has a great impact on the operation of the equipment, such as temperature, humidity, dust, whether there is water vapor, whether there are explosion-proof requirements, etc. These must be explained to the equipment manufacturer in advance in order to select the corresponding protection level and durable materials.
2. Understand the performance indicators of the equipment
After clarifying your needs, the next step is to compare the performance. Generally speaking, the core performance of the fish bone X-ray detection system includes the following items:
Detection sensitivity: This is the most core indicator. The higher the sensitivity, the smaller the size of the fishbone that can be detected. Usually, high-end equipment can detect fishbones of 0.5-1mm, while mid- and low-end equipment are mostly around 2-3mm. It should be noted that the higher the sensitivity, the better. It is also necessary to consider the false detection rate and stability.
Detection speed: High sensitivity is often accompanied by low speed, and high speed may reduce sensitivity. Therefore, it is necessary to balance the two. If the assembly line speed is fast, it is necessary to ensure that the equipment can keep up with the production rhythm, otherwise it will cause bottlenecks.
Stability and durability: The internal parts of X-ray equipment are sophisticated and complex, and long-term operation will generate heat, wear and even radiation attenuation. Therefore, when purchasing, you should pay attention to the heat dissipation design, protection level, durable life and replacement cost of wearing parts of the equipment.
Degree of intelligence: Most of today's high-end equipment has intelligent functions, such as automatic calibration, automatic alarm, data statistics, online upload, remote maintenance, etc. These functions can greatly reduce the intensity of manual operation and improve management efficiency.
3. Choose a reliable supplier
Whether the equipment is good or not, in addition to the performance of the product itself, it also depends on the service capabilities and professional level of the supplier. When choosing a supplier, it is recommended to examine the following aspects:
Qualifications and experience: Give priority to professional manufacturers with experience in the food testing industry, who are more familiar with the standards, pain points and solutions of the food industry. In addition, relevant CE, ISO, FDA and other certifications can also reflect the strength of the manufacturer.
Case and reputation: You can ask the supplier for cases and customer lists of similar factories, or visit the existing application sites to understand their actual operating results and customer satisfaction.
After-sales service: X-ray detection equipment is a high-tech product, and it is inevitable to encounter problems such as debugging, maintenance, and upgrading during use. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a supplier who can provide timely response and professional services, preferably with service outlets locally or nearby.
Technical support: Some suppliers not only provide equipment, but also assist in overall solution design, workshop layout planning, employee training, etc., which is especially important for factories that introduce X-ray detection systems for the first time.
4. Pay attention to long-term costs
When purchasing a fishbone X-ray detection system, you cannot only look at the purchase price, but also consider the subsequent operating costs and maintenance costs.
Energy consumption: High-power equipment consumes a lot of electricity, and the electricity bill is also a considerable expense after long-term operation. Choosing energy-efficient equipment can help reduce operating costs.
Consumable parts and consumables: For example, X-ray tubes, conveyor belts, detection heads, etc. are all consumable parts. You should know the life, price and replacement frequency of these parts in advance.
Maintenance and calibration: Some equipment requires regular calibration and maintenance. You should ask in advance whether specialized technicians are needed, how long it takes, and how much it costs.
Software upgrade: With the improvement of food safety standards and changes in production processes, software also needs to be upgraded to maintain efficient detection. Whether the supplier provides free or low-cost software upgrades is an important basis for judging its services.
5. Avoid common misunderstandings
During the procurement process, some factories are prone to the following misunderstandings:
Blind pursuit of high sensitivity: The higher the sensitivity, the more expensive it is, but not every factory needs ultra-high sensitivity. The appropriate sensitivity should be selected based on customer needs and actual conditions, and do not pay an unnecessary high price for the "best".
Only look at the price: cheap may not be easy to use, and expensive may not be suitable. Performance, stability, after-sales service and long-term costs should be comprehensively considered to select the most cost-effective solution.
As an important tool for modern food safety assurance, fish bone X-ray detection system can effectively improve the quality and efficiency of fish processing. Choosing the right equipment requires the factory to start from its own needs.
I hope that through the analysis of this article, I can help you choose a good device that is truly suitable for your factory and helps the development of the enterprise among many fish bone X-ray detection systems. If you have more specific needs, please feel free to leave a message for consultation, and I can also help you further develop a targeted selection plan.
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