The Free Guides To Implementing Product Inspection Programs In Your Operations

Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed and Mettler-Toledo Safeline are pleased to announce the publication of the definitive industry guides on establishing checkweighing, metal detection and x-ray inspection programs in food and pharmaceutical operations. Whether you set the quality standards for your suppliers or are a supplier tasked with meeting them, these free guides provide all the information you need to to understand and apply product inspection technology to boost profits and protect your brand.

Principles of Checkweighing – Guide to Checkweighing Applications
This guide serves as a definitive reference point for those involved in the packaging industry, providing an insight into all aspects from the basic principles to implementing a comprehensive checkweigher system. The first part of the Guide covers the selection of a checkweighing system including an introduction to checkweighing, factors affecting performance and a guide to weights and measures. The second part covers the development of an effective checkweighing program including the reasons for a checkweighing program, application considerations and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Reduction of Metal Contamination – Building an Effective Program
This significantly updated guide replaces the original Safeline Guide to Reducing Metal Contamination (known in the industry as "The Red Book") - a document that was widely regarded across the food and pharmaceutical sectors as "essential reading". Chapters 1 to 4 provide an overview of how metal detectors work, an explanation of important design features, discusses factors that can limit performance and the integration of automatic rejection systems. Chapters 5 to 14 cover the details of implementing a comprehensive metal detection program.

X-ray Inspection Guide – Building an Effective Program
This newly published guide is destined to become the definitive food and pharmaceutical industry reference on x-ray inspection. Chapters 1 to 6 provide an overview on how x-ray inspection systems work, an explanation of important design features, discusses factors that can limit performance and introduces uses of x-ray inspection systems beyond just contaminant detection. Chapters 7 to 16 cover the details of implementing a comprehensive x-ray inspection program.

Customized, On-site Training Available
Mettler Toledo can develop and execute customized on-site training programs ranging from classroom education on the concepts explained in these guides to checkweighing, metal detection and x-ray inspection to hands-on equipment operator training. Just check the "Contact me regarding training" box in the order forms below and we'll take it from there.

SOURCE: Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed