How is CombiMEKI typically positioned within a food production line?

In UAE food factories, CombiMEKI is usually installed after primary sealing and before secondary packing. This placement allows both contamination detection and weight verification to occur before products enter cartons. Facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi often use it to reduce rework and limit rejected batches downstream.

What types of packaged products are suitable for CombiMEKI inspection?

CombiMEKI is designed for small to medium packaged food items such as trays, pouches, cartons, and flow-wrapped products. It handles packs up to roughly 250 mm wide and 110 mm high, making it suitable for bakery items, ready meals, dairy packs, and dry goods.

How does the combined X-ray and checkweigher improve operational efficiency?

By combining two inspection steps into one station, CombiMEKI reduces conveyor length and synchronization issues. UAE plants benefit from fewer transfer points, simplified controls, and consistent rejection logic, which helps maintain steady throughput even during high-volume production shifts.

Is CombiMEKI suitable for continuous operation in warm production environments?

Yes. The system is built with stainless steel framing and sealed electronics designed for temperature-controlled and semi-warm environments. This makes it suitable for food plants operating across the GCC and Middle East, where ambient conditions can vary during long production runs.

What routine maintenance is required to keep CombiMEKI running reliably?

Routine tasks include cleaning conveyor surfaces, checking rejection mechanisms, and performing periodic X-ray system verification. Most UAE operators schedule visual inspections daily and software diagnostics weekly to ensure stable detection performance and accurate weight measurement.

CombiMEKI

The CombiMEKI Food Inspection System is an inline quality control platform that combines X-ray contamination detection with automatic checkweighing. It is used in food manufacturing plants and high-throughput packaging lines to ensure both product safety and consistent fill weight. Designed for continuous operation, the system supports inspection windows around 250 × 110 mm and production speeds aligned with industrial food lines across Saudi Arabia.

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CombiMEKI supports food producers by consolidating safety inspection and weight verification into one synchronized system. The X-ray unit scans each pack for foreign materials such as metal fragments, glass, or dense plastics, while the integrated checkweigher confirms compliance with declared weight limits.

In large processing facilities in Riyadh and Jeddah, CombiMEKI is often installed downstream of sealing equipment and upstream of secondary packing. The combined architecture reduces conveyor footprint while maintaining full inspection coverage, which is critical for high-output lines serving national distribution.

The system accommodates packaged products up to roughly 250 mm in width and 110 mm in height, with conveyor speeds adjustable between 0.1 and 1.3 m/s. The checkweighing module is capable of verifying up to approximately 200 items per minute, depending on product format. Built with stainless steel frames and enclosed electronics, the system performs reliably in temperature-controlled and semi-humid production environments typical of Saudi food factories.

Technical Specifications

Product Code	CombiMEKI
Detection area	9.84" × 4.33" (250 × 110 mm)
Conveyor speed	min 0.3 ft/s (0.1 m/s) max 4.3 ft/s (1.3 m/s)
X-ray power	40–60 kVp / 0.1–2.5 mA (<100>
X-ray leakage	less than 1 μSv/h
Detector type	Linear scanner, width 10"(256mm)
Pixel size	0.4 mm
Operating system	Windows 7
Software	Mekitec X-ray Inspection System SW
Power supply	110–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
Operation temperature	32–95°F
Dimensions (w × d × h)	32"/47" × 20"× 79" (800/1200×515×2000 mm)
Weight	165 lbs
Connection to data	Ethernet/USB

Checkweigher

Height and length of the checkweigher can be customized to fit your products.
Typical belt dimensions (430mm long x 250 mm wide)
Length of the belt is customizable
Can check ~200 products in a minute
Can check products up to 300 mm long x 250 mm wide

Key Features

X-ray inspection and weight control combined in a single inspection station
Detection of metal, glass, stone, and high-density contaminants
Integrated checkweigher with automatic under- and over-weight rejection
Adjustable conveyor speed for varying production rates
Configurable belt length and product guides for different pack sizes
Inspection data storage via Ethernet or USB interfaces
Central touchscreen for system setup and diagnostics
Designed for continuous operation in high-volume food plants

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do large Saudi factories choose combined inspection systems like CombiMEKI?

High-throughput facilities in Saudi Arabia often prefer combined systems to reduce line complexity. CombiMEKI allows contamination detection and weight control to happen simultaneously, which helps plants in Riyadh and Jeddah maintain output while meeting strict internal quality and regulatory targets.

How many products per minute can CombiMEKI typically process?

Depending on product size and belt configuration, CombiMEKI can inspect close to 200 products per minute. This capacity supports fast-moving food lines common in large-scale Saudi processing plants without creating inspection bottlenecks.

Can CombiMEKI handle frequent product changeovers?

Yes. The system supports recipe-based settings for both X-ray inspection and weight limits. This allows operators to switch between product types with minimal downtime, which is important for factories in Dammam or Jubail running multiple SKUs per shift.

How does CombiMEKI manage product rejection during high-speed operation?

Rejection is synchronized between the X-ray unit and checkweigher, ensuring that only affected items are removed. This controlled rejection reduces false rejects and prevents disruption of upstream and downstream equipment during continuous high-speed operation.

What safety considerations apply when operating CombiMEKI?

The system operates with X-ray leakage levels below accepted limits and includes interlocks and shielding. Saudi facilities typically integrate it into existing safety procedures, ensuring operators follow standard access controls and routine inspection protocols.