Enhancing Food Safety with Conveyor Metal Detection in Packaged Pasta Lines

Enhancing Food Safety with Conveyor Metal Detection in Packaged Pasta Lines

Summary

A leading food company specializing in compound seasonings and ready-to-eat meals integrated SameGram's high-precision conveyor metal detector into its small-bag pasta production line. The solution ensured reliable detection of potential metal contaminants, safeguarded product quality, and enhanced consumer trust while maintaining efficient production flow.

Every SameGram system is built on advanced engineering and continuous innovation.

As a leading manufacturer of inspection equipment in the food processing industry, SameGram is dedicated to helping food producers meet stringent regulatory requirements, safeguard consumer trust, and ensure efficient production. Our advanced conveyor metal detection systems are designed to ensure the production of contamination-free food products while supporting smooth, continuous operations.

Customer Background

High Precision Conveyor Metal Detector Inspecting Bagged Pasta
Industry: Food manufacturing, specializing in compound seasonings and ready-to-eat convenience foods.

Product specifications: A wide range of products, including sauces, seasonings, and small-bag packaged pasta

Production & Market Needs: With strong demand from both retail and foodservice channels, the company needed to guarantee product safety and quality to maintain compliance with HACCP and international food safety standards, while also protecting its growing brand reputation in domestic and export markets.

Challenge Analysis

The manufacturer faced several critical challenges:

· Foreign Object Risk: Despite strict raw material sourcing, the risk of metal contamination from processing equipment during pasta cutting, drying, or packaging stages could not be fully eliminated.

· High-Speed Production: The packaging line for small pasta bags required fast inspection without slowing throughput.

· Compliance Requirements: To secure contracts with major retailers and ensure export approval, the company needed a reliable inspection system with verifiable traceability.

SameGram Solution

SameGram implemented its DD-390 Series High-Precision Conveyor Metal Detector, specifically integrated into the pasta packaging line:

· High Sensitivity Detection: Accurately identifies ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless-steel contaminants in small-bag packaged pasta.

· Compact Conveyor Design: Easily fitted into the existing line without disrupting packaging flow.

· Reject System with Alarm: Automatic rejection of non-compliant bags with a warning light and conveyor stop function.

· User-Friendly Operation: Self-learning functions adjust to packaging variations for stable, consistent detection.

· Food-Grade Construction: Stainless-steel design for hygiene, durability, and easy cleaning.

Project Results

· Significant improvement in food safety and brand protection.

· Continuous high-speed inspection with no production bottlenecks.

· Reliable compliance with HACCP and international safety standards.

· Enhanced consumer trust and strengthened retailer confidence.

· Traceable inspection records for quality audits.

Customer Testimonials

"SameGram's metal detection system has become an essential part of our production. It ensures every small pasta package that leaves our factory is safe, giving us confidence in both compliance and customer satisfaction." – Quality Assurance Manager
This project showcases SameGram's capability to deliver robust, high-precision inspection solutions that cater to diverse food categories, ranging from seasonings to packaged pasta. By ensuring product integrity and operational efficiency, SameGram continues to support food manufacturers worldwide in strengthening consumer trust and achieving sustainable growth.