Established in 1984 Shawpak Systems prides itself on providing high level technical sales and support to our valued customer base. Offering solutions for Product Inspection, Packaging and Hygiene equipment sales and after sales support including certified customer training on site or at our Centre of Excellence training and demonstration facility.

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X Ray Contamination Detection Equipment

X-ray contamination detection equipment uses electromagnetic radiation to identify foreign materials inside packaged products without opening or damaging them. Shawpak Systems Ltd supplies and supports these systems for food processing, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing facilities across North America, with expertise rooted in over 40 years of industrial equipment distribution from our Oakville, Ontario base.

How X-ray Detection Differs from Metal Detection Alone

Metal detectors identify only ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants. X-ray systems detect metal, glass, stone, bone, calcified material, and high-density plastics in a single pass. Because the technology reads density rather than conductivity, it catches contaminants that metal-only systems miss, including non-metallic fragments that pose significant liability in food production.

The trade-off is cost and throughput speed. X-ray systems typically run 60 to 120 products per minute depending on product size and desired image resolution, while metal detectors process 200-plus items per minute. For facilities where contamination risk justifies the investment, the broader detection spectrum justifies slower line speeds. Shawpak Systems helps operations directors evaluate whether product value, regulatory exposure, and market position justify this choice for their specific production environment.

Integration with Existing Packaging and Shrink Wrapping Lines

X-ray detection equipment must sit downstream of final packaging but upstream of case packing or shipping. Placement matters because the system needs clear, unobstructed access to each product. Most facilities install these units after shrink wrapping or final sealing but before palletization.

Modern systems accept variable product sizes through software-configurable detection zones, reducing the need for mechanical changeovers between production runs. Shawpak Systems provides on-site training and technical advisory services to ensure proper positioning within your line, integration with conveyor controls, and rejection mechanisms that remove suspect products without halting production. Our Centre of Excellence demonstration facility in Oakville allows plant managers and operations teams to see systems running with your actual product specifications before purchase and installation.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Food safety regulations in Canada and the United States expect facilities to document contamination detection as part of preventive controls. X-ray detection records create an audit trail showing when and where products were screened, which products passed or failed, and how many items moved through the system daily.

The equipment logs this data automatically, generating reports suitable for third-party audits, customer inquiries, and regulatory inspections. Because compliance standards evolve, systems should support software updates and data export in formats compatible with broader facility management systems. Shawpak Systems ensures your detection equipment meets current standards and supports the documentation protocols your facility requires for certified after-sales compliance tracking.

Maintenance, Spare Parts Availability, and Service Support

X-ray systems require preventive maintenance on conveyor belts, reject mechanisms, and calibration sensors every 500 to 1000 operating hours, depending on the manufacturer. Unplanned downtime on this equipment stops your entire packaging line, making parts availability and service response time critical.

Shawpak Systems maintains parts distribution networks across Canada and the USA, with certified technicians capable of addressing repairs on-site or providing expedited replacements. Because we serve meat processing operations, pharmaceutical companies, and manufacturing plants across North America, we stock common wear items and have established relationships with equipment suppliers. When your detection system needs service, response time matters more than price, and our dedicated support model ensures you are not waiting weeks for a replacement sensor or reject gate to return to full production capacity.

If you are evaluating detection solutions for your facility or need to upgrade existing contamination control, Shawpak Systems Ltd is ready to discuss your specific requirements. Contact us to arrange a consultation or visit our Centre of Excellence to see equipment demonstrations with your product specifications.