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Apr 22, 2024

Fortress Technology to Showcase Contaminant Detection Machines, Checkweigher at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth 4303! Fortress Technology will showcase its line of contaminant detection machines, including the new Icon X-Ray and a side-by-side Interceptor metal detection

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Booth 4303! Fortress Technology will showcase its line of contaminant detection machines, including the new Icon X-Ray and a side-by-side Interceptor metal detection line.

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Visitors to Fortress’ booth will have the opportunity to view nine different contaminant and inspection concepts, allowing them to compare performance attributes, size, and layout options in one location. The exhibit will also include an X-Ray unveiling specifically for Fortress North American customers.

The showcase will cover a wide range of food categories, such as bakery, bulk, meats, dairy, snacks, fresh produce, prepared foods, confectionery, as well as ingredients, raw materials, pharmaceuticals, and packaged items.

One of the highlights of this year's showcase is the Icon X-Ray, designed for high-care food production environments. The Icon X-Ray offers advanced detection algorithms, superior hygiene standards, and multiple Industry 4.0 networking and data integration options.

Another notable machine is the Stealth large bag metal detector, integrated with the new Fortress Raptor XL checkweigher. This combination provides bulk manufacturers, suppliers, and ingredient buyers with the ability to eliminate costly returns and recalls.

To optimize factory floor space and accommodate faster upstream equipment, Fortress offers the 3-lane Multi-Aperture metal detector. This unit is suitable for production facilities that release multiple product The Raptor checkweigher, which can be easily integrated with existing metal detection equipment, delivers dynamic weight monitoring to meet legislative weight rules with minimal customization to existing product feed and packing lines.

Fortress will also showcase a side-by-side Interceptor metal detector configuration, offering an alternative approach to maintaining HACCP compliance without installing two separate inspection lines. This configuration caters to bakery, dairy, and meat producers and provides enhanced metal detection capabilities while addressing product and orientation effects simultaneously.