Anritsu Corporation is the leading global provider of advanced inspection and detection equipment, and is committed to ensuring customer safety through their industrial inspection systems. With a focus on production line x-ray technology, Anritsu has developed a range of high-quality industrial x-ray machines that are equipped with advanced safety features.
Emergency Stop Switch (1)
Anritsu’s safety mechanism is designed to ensure the highest level of safety during the operation of their inspection systems. Their system includes an emergency stop switch, which immediately cuts power to the x-ray and drive circuits, stopping the conveyor and x-ray radiation. This ensures that any potential hazard is immediately mitigated.
X-Ray ON/OFF Key (2)
In addition, Anritsu’s x-ray ON/OFF key is designed to stop x-ray radiation completely when turned off. This feature ensures that the machine is turned off completely, which minimizes any potential risk to the operator or the inspected product.
X-Ray Shield Cover (3) & Open/Close Sensor (4)
The x-ray shield cover open/close sensor is another critical safety feature of Anritsu’s inspection systems. This sensor is designed to stop x-ray radiation when the cover is opened, providing an additional layer of safety. The x-ray shield cover itself can be opened and closed using the x-ray Irradiation ON/OFF Key. This key ensures that the radiation is stopped due to the x-ray Shield Cover Open/Close Sensor.
X-Ray Irradiation Display (5)
Anritsu’s x-ray irradiation display is another important safety feature that provides visual feedback during x-ray radiation. The lamp is lit when the x-ray is active, making it easy to tell when the system is in operation.
Leak Prevention Curtain (6)
The leakage prevention curtain is a crucial safety feature that prevents x-ray leakage. For unpackaged or bulk products, the standard lead impregnated curtains are replaced with SUS plates and covers. This ensures that there is no direct food contact with the curtains, further ensuring the safety of the inspected products.
Hand Insertion Sensor (7)
Finally, Anritsu’s hand insertion sensor is designed to interrupt the sensor for a certain period of time, stopping x-ray radiation. This feature ensures that the machine is immediately turned off if an operator’s hand is detected in the system, ensuring operator safety.
Safety of Inspected Products
Anritsu’s commitment to safety extends beyond their safety mechanisms. They also prioritize the safety of inspected products. Anritsu’s x-ray inspection systems are designed to ensure that the products being inspected are safe for consumption. The maximum dose of x-ray irradiation to the products to be inspected by their systems is 0.002 Gy, which is much lower than the value determined by the World Health Organization in 1980. This ensures that there is no toxicological hazard and no special nutritional or microbiological problems.
Anritsu also emphasizes the importance of following local laws and regulations regarding the installation and use of their x-ray inspection systems. This ensures that their systems are used safely and effectively, and that there is no risk of non-compliance with local laws and regulations.
Safety Management
As mentioned above, Anritsu’s industrial inspection systems are designed with multiple safety mechanisms to ensure safe and reliable operation.
To ensure even higher levels of safety, Anritsu recommends the following safety procedures to be used in conjunction with their inspection systems.
First, periodic measurement and recording of x-ray leakage data is recommended. This ensures that the equipment is functioning properly and that the levels of radiation are within safe limits.
Second, management of operator working hours is important. This helps to reduce the risk of operator error or fatigue, which can lead to accidents. By limiting the amount of time that an operator spends working with the equipment, the risk of accidents can be reduced.
Third, Anritsu recommends additional safety measures for specific applications. In some cases, covers may need to be mounted on upstream and downstream conveyors instead of the shield curtains, depending on the shape, weight, and package of products. This helps to prevent products from becoming stuck in the equipment and causing damage or accidents.
Finally, Anritsu warns against any disassembly or modification of their inspection systems. This includes the main unit, covers, x-ray leakage prevention curtains, safety covers, safety interlocks, and other components. Modifying the equipment can compromise the leak-proof design and lead to unsafe conditions.
Anritsu’s commitment to safety extends beyond just their equipment. They also provide comprehensive training and support to their customers to ensure safe and reliable operation of their inspection systems. This includes training on proper use and maintenance of the equipment, as well as ongoing technical support and service.
At Anritsu, customer safety is of utmost importance. Their industrial inspection systems are designed and built with multiple safety mechanisms to ensure safe and reliable operation. By following Anritsu’s recommended safety procedures and guidelines, customers can have peace of mind knowing that they are using the equipment in the safest possible way. With Anritsu, customers can trust that they are getting the highest quality inspection and detection equipment with an unwavering commitment to safety.
In conclusion, Anritsu is committed to ensuring the safety of its customers through its industrial inspection systems. Their range of high-quality industrial xray machines are equipped with advanced safety features, including an emergency stop switch, x-ray ON/OFF key, x-ray shield cover open/close sensor, x-ray irradiation display, leakage prevention curtain, and hand insertion sensor. Anritsu’s x-ray inspection systems are designed to ensure that the inspected products are safe for consumption, and they emphasize the importance of following local laws and regulations to ensure safe and effective use of their systems. With Anritsu’s commitment to safety, customers can have peace of mind knowing that their products are being inspected with the highest level of safety and care.
Factronics USA is a proud distributor of Anrtisu’s Food & Pharmaceutical industrial inspection equipment.
About Anritsu
For nearly half a century, Anritsu Infivis has been designing superior detection and inspection equipment for food, pharmaceutical and chemical packaging and processing industries. Across the globe, we provide a superior return on investment while ensuring our clients are in compliance with the most stringent quality control programs. No other company provides better support, experience and technology to detect contaminants or quality issues within products. With more than 150,000 installations globally, and our development of strong quality control relationships with customers, Anritsu has a proven commitment to making food and pharmaceutical products safer at a higher level of quality assurance than competitors. At the forefront of detection technology, our X-ray inspection systems, Checkweighers, Metal Detectors and Performance 360™ Service, Training and Performance Assurance programs give you the tools you need to produce products efficiently and safely. To learn more, please contact Factronics USA at (305) 888-6714 today!