Inspection without compromise — The SC-P sets new standards for pumpable products

Continuous processes, complex requirements

Pumpable foods are typically processed in continuous, closed pipe systems. This creates a specific challenge: contamination such as metal particles or other foreign bodies must be reliably detected and removed without interrupting the product flow.

As Hasan Uygul, Director Global Sales Product Inspection at Wipotec, explains:

“Pumpable food products such as sausage meat, sauces or fillings require inspection systems that operate seamlessly within closed pipelines while ensuring reliable detection and rejection of contaminants.”

The key requirement is therefore not only detection accuracy, but also seamless integration into ongoing production processes.

The SC-P was developed specifically for this application scenario. It is a compact, fully integrable X-ray system designed for the inspection of pumpable products directly within pipeline systems.

One of its key advantages is the ability to detect and reject foreign bodies at an early stage of the production process. This reduces the risk of contamination further downstream and contributes significantly to overall product safety.

In addition, the system features a hygienic design according to protection class IP69K. This ensures thorough cleaning and makes the SC-P ideally suited for use in sensitive food production environments.

High-precision detection meets intelligent system design

At the core of the SC-P X-ray system is a diode line camera with a resolution starting from 0.4 mm, enabling maximum detection accuracy even in challenging product consistencies.

Several technical features further enhance system performance:

• Automatic test unit for regular system verification without interrupting the product flow
• Shutter function to protect the product from unnecessary X-ray exposure during production stops
• High pressure resistance of up to 75 bar (at 50 mm pipe diameter), enabling high throughput rates

These features ensure that inspection processes remain both reliable and efficient, even under demanding production conditions.

Versatile applications across pumpable product categories

The SC-P is suitable for a wide range of liquid and viscous products. Typical applications include:

• Sausage meat and meat pastes
• Dairy products
• Dips, creams and sauces
• Soups and fillings
• Baby food and fine pastes

In general, the system is ideal wherever products are transported through pipelines and require inline inspection without compromising process continuity.

The future of product inspection: intelligent and adaptive systems

Looking ahead, product inspection technologies are evolving towards more intelligent and adaptive systems. According to Hasan Uygul:

“Inspection systems are increasingly incorporating deep learning algorithms and AI-based training functions. This allows faster adaptation to new products, improves detection accuracy and minimizes downtime.”

This development paves the way for highly flexible, connected solutions that not only ensure food safety but also support sustainability and efficiency in complex production environments.

With the SC-P, Wipotec provides a dedicated X-ray solution tailored to the inspection of pumpable products. By combining high detection accuracy, hygienic design, intelligent automation features and flexible integration, the system addresses key challenges in modern food production.

For manufacturers, investing in such technologies means more than compliance – it strengthens product quality, reduces risks and enhances overall process efficiency.