What Is Hazardous Material Pipe Inspection Equipment?
Hazardous material pipe inspection equipment is a non-destructive device used in production lines for detecting foreign substances in food and medicine manufacturing. This equipment is crucial for ensuring the safety of products consumed by humans, as foreign materials can cause health problems, and in severe cases, jeopardize the company’s reputation. It is a key control point in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point).
Traditionally, detection of organic substances like hair was done visually, but technological advancements have led to the development of machines for this purpose.
Uses of Hazardous Material Pipe Inspection Equipment
This equipment is used in various stages of production in food and pharmaceutical industries. For example, in a vegetable processing plant, post-processing inspection uses optical and deep-running technology to detect narrow objects. The process includes mixing, filling, and then passing the product through metal detectors and X-ray detectors, followed by sterilization and packaging. Various types of inspection equipment are used throughout a single product’s manufacturing process, tailored to the specific foreign matter risks of each product.
Principles of Hazardous Material Pipe Inspection Equipment
The operating principle varies depending on the type of equipment. Metal detectors work by detecting changes in electromagnetic waves caused by metal presence. X-ray detectors use X-rays to create images based on the varying transmission rates through the inspected object, similar to X-ray photography. This technology is particularly effective for detecting denser materials and can also function as a metal detector, although traditional metal detectors are more precise for thin or powdery metals.
Other developing technologies include devices using near-infrared rays to detect foreign matter based on the differential absorption wavelengths of moisture and food ingredients. These advancements enable the detection of foreign substances that match the color of the product or are in a state of decomposition, providing higher accuracy without relying on human visual inspection.