{"id":10640,"date":"2025-10-07T09:37:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T07:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varpe.com\/?p=10640"},"modified":"2026-11-05T10:42:19","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T09:42:19","slug":"industrial-x-ray-inspection-safety-quality-and-efficiency-in-production-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.varpe.com\/en\/industrial-x-ray-inspection-safety-quality-and-efficiency-in-production-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Detection of fish bones in the canning industry: key technologies for ensuring food safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>detection of fish bones<\/strong> is one of the most critical challenges in quality control within the canning industry, particularly in products made from fish such as tuna, sardines, mackerel and anchovies. The presence of fish bones poses a direct risk to consumer safety, as well as having a significant impact on regulatory compliance, product recalls and brand reputation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an increasingly automated and regulated industrial environment, canning companies need inspection solutions capable of guaranteeing high levels of reliability without compromising production efficiency. Technologies such as <strong>X-ray systems<\/strong>, <strong>dynamic checkweighers<\/strong> and advanced <strong>industrial software<\/strong> have become strategic allies in tackling this challenge through a preventative, data-driven approach.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>The importance of bone detection in the canning industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bone detection is not merely a quality requirement, but a key element of <strong>food safety<\/strong>. Unlike other physical contaminants, bones are a natural part of the raw material, which makes them difficult to identify and remove completely through manual processes.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The consequences of inadequate detection include:&lt;br\/&gt;<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Risks to consumer health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to comply with food safety regulations and standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costs associated with complaints and product recalls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reputational damage that is difficult to reverse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, the systematic and automated inspection for bones has become a strategic priority for modern canning plants..<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Factors that make it difficult to detect splinters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Variability of the<\/strong><br\/>raw material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The size, density and structure of the bones vary depending on the species, the catch area and prior processing, which calls for highly adaptable inspection systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>High density<\/strong><br\/>of the product<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canned foods, particularly those preserved in oil or sauces, have dense matrices that reduce contrast and make it difficult to identify foreign objects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Speed of the<\/strong><br\/>production lines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High-speed packaging lines require technologies capable of inspecting each individual unit without reducing productivity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>X-ray systems: key technology for detecting fish bones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>X-ray systems<\/strong> have established themselves as the most effective solution for detecting fish bones in tinned products, thanks to their ability to identify differences in density within the product.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How X-ray systems work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These systems produce images of the inside of the container, making it possible to detect bones even when they are hidden by the product or the liquid in which it is packed.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Key benefits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reliable detection of fish bones, bones and other physical contaminants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspection of packaged and sealed products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capable of operating on high-speed production lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction in false rejects through advanced algorithms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Common uses in the canning industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flexible packaging and heat-sealed trays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tins of fish in oil or in brine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glass jars and tins containing premium products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>The complementary role of dynamic checkweighers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although <strong>dynamic checkweighers<\/strong> do not directly detect bones, they play an important role in the overall quality control strategy.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Weight control as an indirect indicator<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unusual changes in weight may be a warning sign of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Presence of unanticipated foreign bodies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deviations in the filling process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product losses following cleaning or handling operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Benefits in the canning industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compliance with Directive 76\/211\/EEC on nominal quantities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing overfilling and optimising costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved consistency of the final product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Industrial software: the cornerstone of advanced quality control<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Industrial software<\/strong> has become the cornerstone for coordinating and optimising bone detection and quality control in general.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Key features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Centralisation of X-ray and dynamic weighing data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time monitoring of rejections and alarms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full traceability by batch, shift or production line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic generation of audit reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Strategic advantages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trend analysis and continuous improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced response times to incidents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration with MES and ERP systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>detection of fish bones<\/strong> is a critical aspect of quality control in the canning industry, with direct implications for food safety, regulatory compliance and corporate reputation. The combination of <strong>X-ray systems<\/strong>, <strong>dynamic checkweighers<\/strong> and <strong>industrial software<\/strong> enables companies to adopt a comprehensive, automated and data-driven approach.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Invertir en tecnolog\u00edas de inspecci\u00f3n avanzadas no solo reduce riesgos, sino que refuerza la competitividad y la confianza del consumidor en un mercado cada vez m\u00e1s exigente.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover Varpe&#8217;s industrial X-ray inspection equipment and improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of your industrial production.<\/strong> <strong>Contact your manager and implement the definitive quality control in your line<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/+34 937 479 570\"><strong>+34 937 479 570<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto: sales@varpe.es\">sales@varpe.es<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\">other blogs<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Industrial X-ray inspection from Varpe: detect contaminants, improve the quality and safety of your products. 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