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- [How Flour Is Inspected for Contaminants: A Guide to Inspection Equipment](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/flour-contamination-inspection/): A single metal detector won't cover everything. Neither will a magnetat magnet at the intake hopper. Effective flour contamination inspection takes a layered approach, with different technologies working at different stages to close the gaps that any single system would leave open.
- [Food Safety Management Systems: From HACCP Plans to Production Line Controls](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/food-safety-management-system/): That's why every food manufacturer needs a food safety management system (FSMS). Not just as a regulatory checkbox, but as the documented framework that controls how safe food moves from your receiving dock to your customer's shelf. Without one, you can't pass a third-party food safety audit, secure retail distribution, or protect yourself legally if something goes wrong.
- [How to Prevent Checkweigher Drift: A Guide for Food Manufacturers](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/how-to-prevent-checkweigher-drift/): A small shift in your checkweigher readings might not seem urgent, but the costs add up fast. Even 1 to 2 grams of drift per package can translate to thousands of dollars in product giveaway each month(2 grams of drift × 10,000 units = 20 kg/day). Worse, if underweight packages reach customers or fail an FDA or USDA audit, you face fines, recalls, and reputational damage that no manufacturer wants.
- [Under- and Over-Fills in Automated Lines: Cost of Fill Variation](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/under-and-over-fills-in-automated-lines/): Every extra gram of product is money walking out the door. Every underfilled package is a compliance risk waiting to surface. For new food manufacturers running automated packaging lines, understanding fill weight control is one of the fastest ways to protect margins and avoid regulatory trouble.
- [Gravity-Fed vs. Flow-Through Metal Detectors: Which Is Right for Your Production Line?](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/gravity-fed-vs-flow-through-metal-detectors/): In December 2025, a meat company recalled nearly 2,000 pounds of holiday kielbasa after a consumer found a 1.25-inch metal strip in their sausage. The recall made national news and serves as a reminder that metal contamination remains a persistent threat in food manufacturing.
- [Optical Sorter vs Color Sorter: Which Sorting Technology Fits Your Production Line?](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/optical-sorter-vs-color-sorter/): If you've started researching sorting equipment for your food processing operation, you've likely encountered a confusing mix of terms. "Optical sorter" and "color sorter" often appear interchangeably across manufacturer websites, industry publications, and equipment listings.
- [Rule-Based vs AI Vision Systems: What Food Manufacturers Need To Know](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/rule-based-vs-ai-vision-systems/): In 2024, undeclared allergens triggered 101 food recalls in the United States. Mislabeling was the single largest cause of recalls that year. Many of these incidents trace back to a preventable error: the wrong label applied to a package, or the correct label placed incorrectly. A peanut-containing product in packaging marked "peanut-free." An ingredient statement missing sesame. These mistakes put consumers at risk and cost manufacturers millions in recall expenses, legal exposure, and brand damage.
- [Foreign Material Contamination in Food Production](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/physical-contamination-prevention/): Foreign material contamination has surged to become the number one cause of food recalls in recent years. Research by Food Safety Net Services found that foreign material accounted for 75% of the total volume of food recalled by FSIS in 2019. For new food manufacturers, a single contamination incident can cost an average of $10 million in direct costs alone, according to a joint study by the Grocery Manufacturers Association and Food Marketing Institute. This figure doesn't include lawsuits, lost sales, or the brand reputation damage that takes years to repair.
- [X-Ray Systems in the Food Industry: A Guide for Food Manufacturers](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/what-is-the-use-of-x-rays-in-the-food-industry/): In January 2025, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a recall of nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen chicken taquitos after a consumer found metal in their food. That same month, a separate alert warned of ground beef products contaminated with hard plastic and metal fragments. 
- [How To Detect Glass in Food: A Guide for Manufacturers](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/glass-detection-in-food-production/): Glass ranks among the most dangerous physical hazards in food production. Unlike metal fragments that may pass through the digestive system, glass shards can lacerate internal tissues and cause choking. Severe cases require emergency surgery. For food manufacturers, a single glass contamination incident can trigger costly recalls and litigation while permanently damaging brand reputation.
- [A Complete Guide to Foreign Material Detection in Rice](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/foreign-material-detection-in-rice/): Rice feeds over 3.5 billion people globally, making it one of the world's most critical food staples. Yet this widespread dependency creates an equally significant responsibility for ensuring its safety. The journey from paddy fields to dinner plates involves numerous opportunities for contamination, and the consequences of lapses can be severe.
- [Why Optical Sorting Is Crucial in Grain, Nut, and Fruit Processing](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/optical-sorting-in-grain-nut-and-fruit-processing/): optical sorting systemsThe safety and quality of grains, nuts, and fruits face constant threats from contamination and defects. Traditional inspection methods like manual screening and basic sieving simply cannot match today's production speeds and quality demands. Processing facilities need technology that keeps pace with high volumes while maintaining strict safety standards.
- [The 3 Types of Hazards That Make Food Unsafe](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/types-of-hazards-that-make-food-unsafe/): Starting a food manufacturing business means taking responsibility for consumer safety from day one. Recent data shows that foodborne illnesses in recalled products caused 487 hospitalizations and 19 deaths in 2024, more than double the previous year. Understanding food safety hazards protects your customers, your brand reputation, and your business from costly recalls.
- [How High-Speed Conveyor Sorting Increases Efficiency in Food Processing](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/how-high-speed-conveyor-sorting-increases-efficiency/): Food processors face unprecedented operational challenges in 2024. With 74,000 open jobs in food manufacturing and unit labor costs rising 7.5% this year (per FTI Consulting), manufacturers need solutions that maximize throughput while minimizing dependency on manual labor. High-speed conveyor sorting systems provide a strategic answer to these pressing concerns, delivering measurable improvements in production line efficiency and cost management.
- [Manual Inspection vs. Automated Inspection: Which Is Right for Your Operation?](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/manual-inspection-vs-automated-visual-inspection/): Food manufacturers face a tough choice today. Food recalls increased by over 20% between 2020 and 2023, reaching 547 combined FDA and USDA recalls. With contamination and quality issues threatening both consumer safety and brand reputation, the right inspection strategy has never been more important.
- [Do X-Rays Kill Probiotics in Food? The Science Behind Safe Inspection](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/do-x-rays-kill-probiotics/): Food manufacturers working with cultured dairy products face a critical question: does x-ray inspection technology harm the beneficial bacteria that make yogurt, buttermilk, and sour cream so valuable? This concern stems from confusion between x-ray inspection and food irradiation. The answer is clear: x-ray inspection systems used for contamination detection do not kill probiotics or affect the viability of live cultures.
- [What Metals Cannot Be Detected by a Food Metal Detector in a Production Facility?](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/what-metals-cannot-be-detected-by-a-food-metal-detector/): When selecting metal detection equipment for your food production facility, understanding detection limitations is critical. Most metals CAN be detected by modern metal detectors, but stainless steel and certain low-conductivity metals present significant challenges. Choosing equipment without understanding these limitations can leave dangerous contaminants undetected and your operation vulnerable to recalls.
- [FDA Metal Detection Critical Limits: What New Manufacturers Need to Know](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/fda-metal-detection-critical-limits/): If you're setting up metal detection for your food production line, you've likely encountered confusing information about FDA requirements. Many sources claim the FDA mandates specific metal size limits, but that's not accurate.
- [Is It Safe to Pass Food Through an X-ray Machine?](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/is-it-safe-to-pass-food-through-x-ray-machine/): If you're considering X-ray inspection for your food production line, you've likely encountered concerns about radiation safety. You're not alone in asking this question. Many food manufacturers and consumers worry whether X-rays affect food quality or pose health risks. The direct answer is yes, food X-ray inspection is completely safe, and the science overwhelmingly supports it.
- [Does Plastic Show Up on X-Ray?](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/how-to-see-plastic-on-x-ray/): X-ray systems can detect anything denser than water, so anything that would sink in a glass of water is detectable. Whether plastic shows up depends on its density, size, thickness, and how it contrasts with your specific product.
- [Principles of Vision Inspection Systems: A Beginner’s Guide](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/principles-of-vision-inspection-system/): Vision inspection systems have transformed quality control across food, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries. These automated solutions use advanced imaging technology to detect defects, verify product integrity, and ensure consistent quality at speeds impossible for human inspectors.
- [Critical Control Points In Food Production: The Basics](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/critical-control-points-in-food-production/): Food safety isn't just about compliance. It's about protecting consumers, preserving brand reputation, and maintaining the trust that keeps operations running smoothly. At the heart of every robust food safety program are Critical Control Points (CCPs), the checkpoints that make the difference between safe products and potential recalls.
- [Questions To Ask Before Buying Premade Pouch Filling Machine](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/3-questions-ask-purchasing-premade-pouch-filling-machine/): As a food manufacturer, you have unique challenges to overcome. You'll have to optimize workflows for mass production while ensuring that every item is safe for consumers. With a premade pouch-filling machine in your facility, meeting these goals becomes much easier.
- [How Lidding Film Food Packaging Promotes Safety](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/lidding-film-important-attributes-and-food-safety-applications/): What happens when you open a container of yogurt or unbox a TV dinner? You'll find a food packaging seal known as lidding film. Food packaging experts rely on this seal to prevent contamination and other safety concerns for consumers.
- [Understanding the Uses and Benefits of Clamshell Packaging](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/benefits-plastic-clamshell-packaging-food-world/): One type of food packaging stands above the rest in terms of sustainability, cost effectiveness, and food freshness. Why do so many manufacturers rely on clamshell packaging? Learn more about this popular option, including its primary uses, benefits, and materials.
- [Do Food X-Rays Ionize the Food When They Inspect?](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/do-food-x-rays-ionize-food/): Food safety stands at the forefront of every processing facility's priorities. X-ray inspection systems have become essential tools for detecting contaminants and ensuring product quality. Yet questions about whether these systems ionize food continue to surface among both industry professionals and consumers.
- [Food Packaging Leak Detection ](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/food-packaging-leak-detection/): Some manufacturers may see food packaging leak detection as an unnecessary use of time and resources. If they use reliable packaging processes, leak detection systems can feel excessive.
- [How To Prepare for a Food Safety Audit As a Manufacturer](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-food-safety-audit/): Food safety audits allow manufacturers to assess their facility’s cleanliness and effectiveness. These checks can potentially point out issues that may endanger consumers, such as improper handling or poor inspection measures. Learn how to prepare for a food safety audit so you can put out high-quality products and avoid the cost and consequences of a recall.
- [Using a Flow Wrapper for High-Volume Production](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/flow-wrapper-for-high-volume-production/): Keeping your manufacturing business competitive, efficient, eco-friendly, and on budget requires adopting the right technology to streamline and automate tasks. One way to minimize the time spent in the packaging process while ensuring the highest level of quality and consistency is by using a flow wrapper for high-volume production.
- [The Importance of X-Ray Systems in Powdered Foods](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/xray-systems-in-powdered-foods/): Overcoming these variations requires cutting-edge technology and attention to detail. Have correction protocols in place if x-ray systems in powdered foods manufacturing plants reject a product for any trace of contamination.
- [How Seafood Products Are Inspected for Contaminants](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/how-seafood-products-are-inspected-for-contaminants/): Understanding how seafood products are inspected for contaminants using modern technology helps businesses improve their inspection efforts and enjoy a range of other benefits. Automated systems can reduce labor costs by between 20% and 40%, help businesses meet regulatory requirements under the FDA, HACCP, and related standards, and improve operations overall.
- [Exploring the Prevalence of X-Ray Mandates for Food Safety](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/prevalence-of-x-ray-mandates/): How is the prevalence of x-ray mandates changing the food manufacturing industry? Suppliers have a lengthy checklist of steps to take to ensure food safety compliance, and for some, x-ray inspections might seem like just another box to check. However, these systems are more than just a formality; they’re fundamentally changing the way we define food safety.
- [A Complete Guide to Introducing New Food Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/guide-to-introducing-new-food-inspection-systems/): Any guide to introducing new food inspection systems will urge you to take your time selecting your equipment. After all, this decision could potentially improve your operations or present you with more challenges.
- [Human vs. Pet Food Manufacturing and Inspections](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/human-vs-pet-food-manufacturing/): For decades, Americans happily poured food into their pets’ bowls without any concern about what was on the ingredient list.  That all changed in the early 2000s, when a series of exposés revealed that pet food manufacturers were using subpar protein or substitutes in their products, ultimately culminating in massive pet food recalls in 2007 due to contamination with melamine and cyanuric acid.
- [Best Practices for Integrating Metal Detectors in Production](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/best-practices-for-integrating-metal-detectors-in-production/): Did you know that over 600 food recalls occur in the US annually? This startling statistic, reported by Food Safety Magazine, highlights the importance of identifying metal and other dangerous objects in sensitive production environments. Manufacturers must implement the best practices for integrating metal detectors in production processes.
- [Understand How Rejection Systems Work in Food Processing](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/understand-how-rejection-systems-work-in-food-processing/): Manufacturers should learn how rejection systems work in food processing and consider implementing these systems to boost efficiency, safety, and compliance. Let TDI Packsys help with installation, training, and maintenance.
- [How Checkweighers With Metal Detectors Enhance Efficiency ](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/how-checkweighers-with-metal-detectors-enhance-efficiency/): Maintaining food safety and quality control through thorough inspection is a top priority for producers. Systems that combine checkweighers with metal detectors offer unique advantages by simplifying two essential steps in food safety compliance: weight verification and contaminant detection.
- [Overcoming Challenges in Metal Detection for Packaged Foods ](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/challenges-in-metal-detection-for-packaged-foods/): Specifically, the challenges in metal detection for packaged foods add a layer of concern for many manufacturers. Using the right equipment and best practices can help them overcome this issue and deliver safe, contaminant-free food products to consumers.
- [Why You Need High-Speed Food Inspection Systems for Frozen Foods](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/high-speed-food-inspection-systems-for-frozen-foods/): Surveying frozen foods for safety can be challenging because of frost and ice buildup, hidden contaminants, and the need to maintain constant temperatures throughout the examination process. That’s where high-speed food inspection systems for frozen foods come into the picture.
- [X-Ray Machines vs Metal Detectors in Food Inspection: A Comparison](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/comparing-x-ray-machines-and-metal-detectors-food-inspection/): Detecting contamination in food production is vital to safety and quality control. Major brands, including chicken or snack food producers, have faced safety recalls in the last year due to possible metal contamination from their production processes. These recalls are hugely disruptive, eat into profits, and may deter future customers.
- [Do You Need To Wear PPE When Operating Food X-Rays?](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/do-you-need-to-wear-ppe-when-operating-food-x-rays/): X-ray inspection systems ensure product quality for your consumers, but they raise questions about radiation safety. Do you need to wear PPE when operating food x-rays? Should you require your team to maintain a certain distance to limit operator exposure?
- [Using Food Inspection Data To Improve Production Processes](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/using-food-inspection-data-to-improve-production-processes/): But how much do you know about using food inspection data to improve production processes? From Bluetooth thermometers to advanced detection equipment, many modern inspection systems collect a wealth of data. Turning these metrics into actionable intelligence helps your business streamline efficiencies, maximize productivity, and boost profitability.
- [The Role of Automated Checkweighers in Reducing Waste ](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/role-of-automated-checkweighers-in-reducing-waste/): In the highly competitive food manufacturing industry, you’re constantly looking for ways to increase output, automate production, and minimize waste. Luckily, we live in 2025, when technology allows manufacturing facilities to deliver highly consistent products at an extraordinary rate. The role of automated checkweighers in reducing waste and ensuring quality cannot be understated, and has revolutionized how the most successful competitors in today’s industry operate.
- [Tips for Maintaining Horizontal and Vertical Fill Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/tips-for-maintaining-horizontal-and-vertical-fill-systems/): Maintaining horizontal and vertical fill systems is vital for their operational efficiency and product integrity. This machinery must be inspected, cleaned, and lubricated on a routine basis to prevent obstructions, leaking seals, jams, product inconsistencies, and safety hazards that put your staff and facility’s integrity at risk. Below, our team at TDI Packsys, an industry-leading provider of food automation technology, explains key maintenance tasks, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices for HFFS and VFFS systems.
- [How To Maximize Efficiency With Inline Food Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/how-to-maximize-efficiency-with-inline-food-inspection-systems/): Below, you’ll learn how to maximize efficiency with inline food inspection systems such as checkweighers, x-ray machines, and food metal detectors.
- [How To Maintain Consistent Product Weight in Your Line](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/how-to-maintain-consistent-product-weight/): Wondering how to maintain consistent product weight in your line? Installing the right checkweigher is the answer. Below, learn how to pick a system, plus other tips for keeping food weights in check.
- [How Much Do X-Ray Systems Cost, and What Affects the Price?](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/how-much-do-x-ray-systems-cost/): As you’re budgeting for an x-ray system, you might wonder: How much do x-ray systems cost? Below, learn the answer, as well as several factors that affect the price of these machines.
- [Evolution of Robotic Palletizing in Food Packaging](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/evolution-of-robotic-palletizing-in-food-packaging/): In the 1920s, pallets burst onto the scene, and mechanized palletizers followed around 30 years later. Today’s robotic palletizers have come a long way and hardly resemble their old-school counterparts. Below, discover the evolution of robotic palletizing in food packaging and learn where this impressive technology will go next.
- [How To Ensure Consistent Fill Level With Automatic Filling Machines](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/ensure-consistent-fill-level-with-automatic-filling-machines/): If your company makes food or beverages, you must ensure your products go into the market with consistent fill levels. It’s a basic requirement for manufacturing quality products, keeping your customers satisfied while complying with industry regulations.
- [Where Can Metal Detectors Be Used in Food Production?](https://www.tdipacksys.com/blog/where-can-metal-detectors-be-used-in-food-production/): Where can metal detectors be used in food production? Below, learn about the proper placement for metal detectors in your production line, plus tips for integrating your metal detectors with other inspection systems.

## Products
- [CUBE Palletizer](https://www.tdipacksys.com/packaging-automation/palletizing/): The CUBE is an industrial plug-and-play robotic palletizing system built for heavy-duty, long-life operation with minimal service requirements. Powered by a KUKA articulating arm robot, the system handles products up to 30 kg and stacks pallets up to 2,000 mm tall across four configurable layout orientations to fit your facility. Units are stocked and available for quick ship.
- [Engineered to Order Solutions](https://www.tdipacksys.com/packaging-automation/engineered-to-order-solutions/): Tecno Pack designs and builds complete, multi-component packaging lines engineered to the specific demands of your operation. From washdown-rated frozen food lines with full Industry 4.0 compliance to fully automated robotic case packers, each solution is configured around your product, your facility, and your throughput targets. TDI Packsys manages the full integration, delivering a turnkey line ready to run.
- [Horizontal Flow Wrapper Line](https://www.tdipacksys.com/packaging-automation/horizontal-flow-wrapping-systems/): Tecno Pack's horizontal flow wrapper line covers the full range of production needs, from compact entry-level models to high-speed, modified atmosphere systems. Every model in the FP series is built on a cantilevered frame for easy access and sanitation, with PLC-based motion control and touch screen interfaces for fast format changeovers. Food and non-food applications are both supported, with options spanning pillow packs, modified atmosphere sealing, and eco-sustainable paper packaging at speeds up to 150 ppm.
- [Vertical Form Fill & Seal](https://www.tdipacksys.com/packaging-automation/vertical-form-fill-seal-systems/): From entry-level intermittent systems to high-speed continuous box motion baggers, TDI Packsys carries a Tecno Pack bagging solution for your application. Each system in the FV series features a cantilevered structure for easy cleaning and maintenance, servo-driven sealing, and a 5.7" touch screen with up to 40 stored product programs. Whether you are running bakery goods, dry fruit, granular products, or fragile items like chips and confectionery, there is a system designed for your line.
- [Checkweighers](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/checkweighers/): Engineered for food safety, compliance, and efficiency, TDI Packsys checkweighers deliver high-precision automatic weighing solutions. Each system is tailored for the food and packaging industries. Designed for fast, inline product inspection, these industrial weighing systems help eliminate underfilled or overweight packaged food, support regulatory compliance, and streamline quality control processes.
- [Combination Metal Detector & Checkweigher Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/metal-detectors/combination-metal-detector-checkweigher-systems/): Streamline inspection and safeguard your product—all in one compact system. TDI Packsys’ combination checkweigher with metal detector systems verify product weight and detect metal contaminants in a single, space-saving unit. Built for modern food production, these systems help you stay compliant, efficient, and confidently in control.
- [Conveyorized Metal Detectors](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/metal-detectors/conveyorized-metal-detectors/): When it comes to food safety, there's no room for compromise. Conveyorized in-line metal detectors are essential for identifying and removing metal contaminants in real time—before they reach your customers or cause costly recalls. Whether you’re processing meats, baked goods, dairy, or packaged snacks, TDI Packsys offers industry-leading food metal detection systems that integrate seamlessly into your production line. Keep reading to see how our advanced, food-grade metal detectors protect your brand and streamline your operations.
- [DUPLO High-Output Multi-Format VFFS](https://www.tdipacksys.com/packaging-automation/vertical-form-fill-seal-systems/duplo-high-output-vffs/): TDI Packsys has partnered with packaging automation experts IRTA to introduce the DUPLO High-Output Multi-Format VFFS Equipped with dual forming tubes, this advanced machine creates two bags per cycle—up to 240 bags per minute. Its impressive capacity can either double your production output or cut your order fulfillment time in half.
- [EN STD Large-Format VFFS](https://www.tdipacksys.com/packaging-automation/vertical-form-fill-seal-systems/en-std-large-format-vffs/): TDI Packsys has partnered with IRTA, experts in packaging automation, to introduce the innovative EN STD Large-Format VFFS machine. This cutting-edge system builds on IRTA's successful line of smaller-bag VFFS models, specifically designed to meet the needs of bulk packaging.
- [STD DOY 2-in-1 VFFS](https://www.tdipacksys.com/packaging-automation/vertical-form-fill-seal-systems/std-doy-vffs/): With just a modest investment, this machine delivers quick and significant returns. It boasts attributes such as speed, flexibility, efficiency, and a compact design, all while providing an unmatched ratio of quality, productivity, and cost. For anyone seeking to achieve exceptionally fast returns on their investment, this machine stands out as the most advantageous choice.
- [High Speed Dual Rotary Jaw VFFS](https://www.tdipacksys.com/packaging-automation/vertical-form-fill-seal-systems/dual-jaw-rotary/): TDI Packsys has teamed up with premier packaging automation specialists, Coalza, to bring you high-performance rotary packaging machines. They’re the perfect solution for increased packaging production, without massively expanding your footprint. Don’t let their small size fool you – these compact machines deliver powerful performance - up to 150 bags per minute!    
- [Optical Sorters](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/color-sorters/): TDI Packsys Optical Sorters automatically detect and eliminate defective materials in bulk products using advanced optoelectronic technology. Systems identify visual differences, and compare against user-defined criteria – swiftly remove defective product and contaminants, or separate products by grade/type.
- [E2M Visiolabel Vision Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/e2m/visiolabel/): The innovative Visiolabel inspection system from E2M delivers four side views and one top view for optimal product presentation inspection. With Visiolabel you won’t need to worry about labels being wrinkled, tilted, marred, inaccurate or missing.
- [Scale & Dosing Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/packaging-automation/scale-dosing-systems/): TDI Packsys carries a wide range of scale and dosing systems to fully automate the filling process.
- [Robotic Packing Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/packaging-automation/robotic-packing-systems/): TDI Packsys offers a range of robotic packing systems to bring further automation to the pack-out process.
- [E2M TurnNotTurn Product Orientation Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/rejection-separation-and-orientation-systems/e2m-product-orientation-systems/turnnotturn/): The E2M-manufactured TurnNotTurn guides all types of non-circular bottles, containers and cans. It is based on a system of tweezers with a 180º turn for medium and low speed productions. The system has twin photocells, one to detect the passage of the bottle and the other for accumulation.
- [E2M Quadraturn Product Orientation Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/rejection-separation-and-orientation-systems/e2m-product-orientation-systems/quadraturn/): A flexible packaging guide with two side bands, the Quadraturn is capable of rotating each container at the appropriate angle independently, ensuring that all are oriented in the correct position, such as the longest side face parallel to the direction of travel.
- [E2M Flexiturn Twinpack Product Orientation Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/rejection-separation-and-orientation-systems/e2m-product-orientation-systems/flexiturn-twinpack/): The Flexiturn Twinpack product orientation system can position every package independently and in the necessary grades in order to create indivisible packs, saving packs or twin packs for round containers.
- [E2M Flexiturn Product Orientation Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/rejection-separation-and-orientation-systems/e2m-product-orientation-systems/flexiturn/): E2M’s Flexiturn product orientation system performs flexible and linear guidance for all types and shapes of containers. Regardless of the material, shape or position, Flexiturn correctly orients any container independently, full or empty, in the necessary degrees.
- [E2M Push Rejection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/rejection-separation-and-orientation-systems/e2m-rejection-separation-systems/push-rejection-systems/): When the automatic inspection system detects any defective container, the push rejection system from E2M rejects it. With the E2M push system, containers that deviate from the norm are pushed towards a defective container lane, rejection table or bin using a mechanism composed of a cylinder, an electrovalve and a shovel. Push can also be used for manual random inspections.
- [E2M Proportional Rejection/Division Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/rejection-separation-and-orientation-systems/e2m-rejection-separation-systems/proportional-rejection-division/): The proportional system from E2M moves containers that circulate on a conveyor, smoothly and without losing their stability, by means of a mechanism that includes a cylinder, a proportional solenoid valve and a shovel. When the automatic inspection system detects any defect in a container, the rejection system pushes the container into another lane. The parameters of each format can be programmed by the user, including shape, height and color, and stored in memory for each separate container.
- [E2M Divider Separation Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/rejection-separation-and-orientation-systems/e2m-rejection-separation-systems/divider/): The packaging divider from E2M allows the diversion or distribution of one-line containers in two exit lanes. The rejection system is based on the use of a set of segments, like fingers, that move the containers smoothly and alternatively between the two adjacent lanes.
- [E2M Multistep Rejection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/rejection-separation-and-orientation-systems/e2m-rejection-separation-systems/multistep/): The E2M Multistep rejection system performs high-speed and stable deflection of bottles and containers by means of pneumatic (or motorized, depending on model) actuation of finger-shaped segments, while avoiding impacts and falls. The equipment diverts inferior products to a rejection table or adjacent conveyor (laning system).
- [E2M Contourvision Micro Vision Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/e2m/contourvision-micro-vision-systems/): With 360˚ inspection, E2M Contourvision Micro is ideal for label control on small, non-oriented containers. When a container passes through the inspection enclosure, the system captures four images of its lateral surface. The self-learning system then uses advanced vision algorithms to measure the parameters and characteristics of each bottle, identifying inconsistencies and defects. Easily configured, easy to clean and easy to use, Contourvision Micro comes in a number of configurations and options
- [E2M Inspectlevel RF Vision Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/e2m/inspectlevel-rf/): The E2M Inspectlevel RF is the ideal system to verify the filling level of opaque or low transparency containers in high-speed production lines. Based on non-ionizing radiant low-energy radio frequency electronics (with no x-rays or radioisotopes), Inspectlevel RF is completely safe, easy to use and is not affected by container thickness.
- [E2M Ebivision Vision Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/e2m/ebivision/): The economical Ebivision bottle inspection system from E2M inspects returnable bottles after the washing process, but before filling. Ebivision inspects the walls, bottom and height of the containers, detects foreign bodies including stains, and identifies breaks and chips. Ebivision works for glass containers of any color and requires absolutely no maintenance, including greasing.
- [E2M Visiolabelling Vision Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/e2m/visiolabelling/): Visiolabelling from E2M is a robust turnkey system that inspects labels inside the labeler. It identifies missing or inaccurately placed labels on oriented bottles, such as labels that are upside down, wrinkled, or tilted. The 17" touchscreen monitor makes problems easy to detect, and its high durability makes the equipment easy and inexpensive to maintain.
- [E2M Verifitext Vision Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/e2m/verifitext/): The E2M Verifitext inspects and verifies codes marked on boxes and other containers. When the container reaches the inspection area, the system takes a high-resolution photo of the marked surface. The system analyzes 100% of the units produced, without any physical manipulation needed. Defective units are both detected and rejected, helping reduce operating costs while meeting quality standards.
- [E2M VisioCanEnd Vision Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/e2m/visiocanend/): VisioCanEnd from E2M is a high-performance double seam inspection system that uses up to seven high resolution cameras (depending on the model and customer needs) for cans and preserved foods. VisioCanEnd captures 100% of the can perimeter and analyzes seal, screen printing and more.
- [E2M Visiorim Vision Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/e2m/visiorim/): Visiorim from E2M is a robust hands-on system that detects breakage in the rim of glass bottles. This innovative, integrated and stable rejection system stands out for its slew of valuable features that help reduce operating costs and ensure you meet quality standards and requirements.
- [E2M Visiocap Vision Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/e2m/visiocap/): Visiocap from E2M is a 120˚ in-line inspection system that detects minimum capping defects in fast-moving production lines. By capturing three unique views of the plug, Visiocap can locate defects that aren’t detected in typical systems, such as inclined plugs, missing plugs, inaccurate fill levels and more. It’s LED lighting system and 17" touchscreen makes operation easy to use and easy to read.
- [E2M Visiolevel Vision Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/e2m/visiolevel/): Visiolevel from E2M detects and verifies fill levels for transparent bottles and containers in high frequency production lines. As containers pass through the protected inspection enclosure at high speed, the system captures an image of the neck and cap, which is then analyzed and processed to detect defects and deviations. System features one or more cameras depending on the model and customer needs.
- [E2M Contourvision Vision Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/e2m/contourvision-vision-system/): Contourvision 360˚ from E2M is a label inspection system for non-oriented bottles. This self-learning system uses advanced vision algorithms to measure the parameters and characteristics of each bottle to identify inconsistencies or defects. Easily configured, easy to clean, and easy to use, Contourvision 360˚ comes in a number of configurations and options.
- [ViewTech VT2617 Tray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/vision-systems/viewtech-tray-inspection-systems/vt2617/): The VT2167 from ViewTech is a vision inspection system designed for the food industry. It can inspect both trays and flowpacks, selecting only those which match the required quality standards. The VT2167 is part of Viewtech’s Washdown Series – its IP67 protection rating means it can be used in a white room or environment that requires washdown of equipment.
- [Throat-Style Drop-Through Metal Detectors](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/metal-detectors/throat-style-drop-through/): The throat-style metal detector from TDI Packsys is installed under a combination scale to inspect product as it drops into a packaging machine. If a contaminant is detected, the packaging process is stopped, with the contaminant isolated to the last bag produced. The Throat-style metal detector has an opening size of 7.8 inches and an overall thin profile.
- [Flow-Through Metal Detectors](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/metal-detectors/flow-through/): For liquids or products being pumped through the production process, TDI Packsys offers flow-through metal detection systems. The flow-through metal detector is a robust, high performance, operator friendly system suitable for liquid and semi-liquid products. It integrates an auto-reject valve to divert contaminants from the product flow, while minimizing waste and rework.
- [Gravity-Fed Metal Detectors with Automatic Reject](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/metal-detectors/gravity-fed-with-automatic-reject/): TDI Packsys’ gravity-fed metal detector offers robust, high-performance inspection for bulk and powdered products. Positioned before final packaging, it uses an auto-reject flap to remove contaminants—protecting your brand, reducing rework, and ensuring compliance for dry goods like flour, spices, sugar, coffee, and snacks.
- [Chicken Bone X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/industry-specific/chicken-bone/): It’s no secret – the presence of bone in chicken and other poultry is one of the biggest concerns in the manufacturing of these products. That’s why TDI Packsys developed the chicken bone x-ray inspection system to provide unparalleled sensitivity in the detection of bone, cartilage and other foreign materials most commonly found in poultry.
- [Cheese Block X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/industry-specific/cheese-block/): The cheese block x-ray inspection system from TDI Packsys has been carefully engineered to be the first viable x-ray inspection solution for the ~40lbs (18kg) cheese blocks. Don’t get stuck using metal detectors or other out-dated technology – this system can not only inspect large cheese blocks; its sole purpose is doing so!
- [Fish Bone X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/industry-specific/fish-bone/): The fish bone x-ray inspection system is a high configuration x-ray system designed specifically to find the smallest possible sizes of bones in fish portions or fillets, whether raw or frozen. Using proprietary TDI-HD detector technology and algorithms, it can detect bones down to 0.2mm x 2mm is size.
- [Dual-Energy X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/dual-energy/): TDI Packsys’ Dual-Energy X-Ray Inspection Systems deliver next-generation food safety with advanced, multi-spectrum technology. These industrial food x-ray machines detect even the most challenging low-density contaminants—like poultry bones, rubber, and plastic—while reducing false rejects. Built for automated food x-ray inspection, they safeguard product integrity in today’s fast-paced food manufacturing environments.
- [GP Bulk-Flow X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/gp-bulk-flow/): GP series bulk-flow x-ray inspection systems provide the highest levels of contaminant inspection for harvested products, including nuts, beans, grains, fruits, etc. Using a high-precision air-blast rejection system, the GP series precisely removes the smallest contaminants with minimal product waste.
- [XH Large-Format X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/xh-large-format/): XH series x-ray inspection systems are specifically designed for the inspection of large format packages. Using side-beam x-ray projection, these systems ensure 100% inspection of packages measuring up to 25.79 inches wide x 19.88 inches tall. Their powerful conveyors can process products up to 353 pounds.
- [RXP-2025SO – Triple-Beam X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/bottles-cans-and-jars/rxp-2025so-triple-beam/): RXP-2025SO triple-beam x-ray inspection systems offer premium performance. Use them to detect a variety of miniscule contaminants in even the most difficult products. They catch all metals (both fragment and wire), as well as glass, hard plastic, rubber, ceramic, bone and other high-density contaminants down to 0.3mm in size.
- [RXP-2025DH – Dual-Beam X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/bottles-cans-and-jars/rxp-2025dh-dual-beam/): RXP-2025DH dual-beam x-ray inspection systems are capable of inspecting a wide range of products and detecting a variety of miniscule contaminants. In addition to catching all metals (both fragment and wire), the RXP-2025DH will find glass, hard plastic and rubber, ceramic, bone, and other high-density contaminants down to 0.3mm in size.
- [XR Standard X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/xr-standard/): XR series x-ray inspection systems are a diverse group of advanced models capable of inspecting a wide range of products, including even the smallest contaminants. When it comes to effective, inline inspection and sensitivities of food and beverage products, the XR series simply cannot be beaten.
- [XE Economical X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/xe-economical/): XE series x-ray inspection systems from TDI Packsys are ideal for users looking to upgrade from metal detectors and achieve significantly greater levels of sensitivity, stability, quality control and traceability. In addition to detecting all metals, users are now able to find glass, stone and other dense contaminants.
- [RXP-2025IO – Single-Beam X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/bottles-cans-and-jars/rxp-2025io-single-beam/): RXP-2025IO single-beam x-ray inspection systems offer exceptional performance in the inspection of cans, jars and bottled products. Using advanced, proprietary software, they inspect 100% of the product area.

## Product categories
- [Vertical Form, Fill & Seal Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/packaging-automation/vertical-form-fill-seal-systems/)
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- [Color Sorters](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/color-sorters/)
- [Food Metal Detectors](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/metal-detectors/)
- [Rejection, Separation & Orientation Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/rejection-separation-and-orientation-systems/)
- [E2M Product Orientation Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/rejection-separation-and-orientation-systems/e2m-product-orientation-systems/)
- [E2M Rejection & Separation Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/rejection-separation-and-orientation-systems/e2m-rejection-separation-systems/)
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- [Industry-Specific X-Ray Inspection Systems](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/industry-specific/)
- [RXP X-Ray Inspection Systems for Bottles, Cans & Jars](https://www.tdipacksys.com/inspection-systems/x-ray/bottles-cans-and-jars/)
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