Just like metal detection, there are two types of calibration associated with X-ray systems. Firstly in order to maintain designated Codes of Practice or HACCP protocols, X-ray systems should be calibrated once a year to normalize the detector and make sure the system is working correctly. Secondly an X-ray system will need to be calibrated…
When cleaning inspection equipment in food factories, there is no one set cleaning regime to follow. A high-care versus low-care area of a factory will have very different needs as high-care is often wet or dusty, with greater bacterial risk, whereas a low-care area is likely to require less work to keep it clean as…
Whether you need to purchase a new system with a zero lead time or you need to rent a system to fill a gap, QPM LTD have got you covered from retail spec systems with an automatic reject complying with the latest retailers codes of practice to “Stop on Detect” system for catering packs / meat plants…
Loma Systems, a global leader in inspection technologies for food quality and safety, will be demonstrating its latest detection solutions at the Anuga FoodTec trade fair, taking place from 19-22 March 2024 in Cologne, Germany. At this key industry event, LOMA® will highlight its innovative inspection technologies that are pivotal in enhancing food safety and…
Last week saw the Kepak Group kick off their Food Safety Week across 13 sites in Ireland and the UK. QPM LTD were delighted to be asked to be a part of this important event. Both myself and Garreth Nevin attended Kepak in Ballymahon, County Longford to give a presentation on inspection equipment and in particular on the Loma Systems Metal…
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Inspection systems are key to customer safety and to protect the brand but the financial boosting potential is often overlooked. Our three examples explain how. Inspection solutions investment is typically driven by safety and compliance needs, to ensure that consumers enjoy a consistently contaminant free product therefore protecting the brand reputation in the market. Although…
QPM supply inspection equipment as the distributors in Ireland for Loma Systems. There are 3 disciplines within Loma’s range. Metal Detection X-ray inspection Checkweighing These units can be stand-alone or can come as a combination unit. When we supply our customers with combination units it says a lot when the whole piece of kit is…
Dynamic Checkweighing is a method of safe guarding within the food and packaging industries for product weights. A Checkweigher system will check weights of products whilst in motion, rejecting any products that are over or under the set weight. All our Checkweigher systems are approved to both OIML and MID (EC TAC) specifications and include…
Loma Systems, a global leader in inspection technologies for food quality and safety, has introduced a new product into its Pipeline portfolio with the launch of a 4” option. Perfect for inspection of pumped and free-flowing applications, such as large-formed hams and gammons, the product complements Loma’s Pipeline family, which is already available with product…