{"id":9460,"date":"2023-09-23T08:22:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T06:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/varpe.creacomtest.com\/mussel-selection-with-varpe-x-ray-systems\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T05:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T03:24:44","slug":"mussel-selection-with-varpe-x-ray-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.varpe.com\/en\/mussel-selection-with-varpe-x-ray-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Mussel selection with Varpe X-ray systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Challenge: Guaranteeing food quality and safety in a high-production mussel line at a bottling plant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the fishing sector, <strong>food safety and quality control<\/strong> are fundamental pillars for maintaining consumer confidence and complying with demanding European regulations.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A renowned seafood company in Spain, specializing in the processing and packaging of <strong>cooked and canned mussels<\/strong>, needed to <strong>automatically detect mollusks in poor condition or with internal anomalies<\/strong> before final packaging.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The challenge consisted of implementing an <strong>X-ray inspection<\/strong> system that offered <strong>maximum reliability and speed<\/strong>, without compromising the pace of a <strong>high-production<\/strong> line and with the possibility of <strong>customizing the rejection system<\/strong> to adapt to the client&#8217;s product format and workflow.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Solution: Implementation of a Varpe X-ray system with customized rejection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a detailed study of the processing line, the VARPE technical team proposed the integration of an <strong>IRIX X-ray inspection unit<\/strong>, designed for the <strong>internal analysis of food products<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This system allows the detection of:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mussels in poor condition (empty, damaged, or with abnormal texture).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shell fragments or foreign metallic, vitreous, or calcareous bodies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irregularities in product density.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the implementation process, various <strong>automatic rejection configuration<\/strong> tests were carried out, evaluating different systems\u2014such as <strong>ejection by lower and upper paddles or swivel diverters<\/strong>\u2014until defining the <strong>most efficient and precise solution<\/strong> for the client&#8217;s continuous flow of mussels.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, a <strong>system ?<\/strong> was chosen, specially developed by Varpe to <strong>maintain the high production rate<\/strong> without damaging the product or affecting the line&#8217;s cadence.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Results: Precise inspection, maximum productivity, and waste reduction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The implementation of the Varpe X-ray system generated a <strong>substantial improvement in the efficiency and safety of the production process<\/strong>, with measurable results:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatic detection of defective mussels or those with anomalies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction of line stops, thanks to selective and precise rejection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase in the plant&#8217;s overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) due to the optimization of the continuous flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decrease in product waste and improvement of traceability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full compliance with European food safety regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the VIT4 data management software provides <strong>real-time statistical reports<\/strong>, allowing the client to perform <strong>advanced process control and early detection of deviations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion: Innovation and customization at the service of the fishing sector<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to <strong>Varpe&#8217;s X-ray technology<\/strong> and a <strong>fully customized integration project<\/strong>, the client was able to <strong>increase the reliability of its quality control<\/strong>, guarantee the <strong>food safety of the final product<\/strong>, and <strong>optimize its high-production line<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This case reflects the commitment to <strong>innovation, precision, and adaptability<\/strong>, providing <strong>tailored technological solutions<\/strong> for the most demanding challenges in the <strong>fishing and seafood sector<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 <strong>Do you want to improve the inspection and safety of your seafood products?<\/strong> Discover how VARPE&#8217;s <strong>X-ray equipment<\/strong> can transform your production line.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Challenge: Guaranteeing food quality and safety in a high-production mussel line at a bottling plant In the fishing sector, food safety and quality control are fundamental pillars for maintaining consumer confidence and complying with demanding European regulations. 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