Pit detection in stuffed olives is one of the biggest challenges faced by stuffed olive manufacturers. Despite pitting processes, there is a risk that some pits or fragments may remain inside the olive, which can lead to complaints, returns, and even undermine consumer confidence.
In an increasingly demanding market, manual inspections and sampling methods are no longer sufficient. Manufacturers need solutions capable of automatically inspecting 100% of production while ensuring the highest level of food safety without compromising productivity.
In this context, X-ray inspection has become the benchmark technology for detecting pits in stuffed olives, combining high throughput, accuracy, and reliability in a single process.
The Evolution of X-ray Inspection for Olives
For many years, X-ray inspection has helped olive processors detect pits in pitted olives. In this field, Multiscan’s MXV-BULK established itself as a benchmark solution for bulk olive inspection, delivering high levels of accuracy and productivity in pit detection.
However, inspecting stuffed olives presented an entirely different challenge. The presence of the filling, together with variations in product density, size, and composition, made reliable pit detection using X-ray technology a technological limitation that was difficult to overcome. As a result, until now, this type of inspection was not possible using conventional X-ray technology.
Drawing on its extensive experience in the olive industry and a significant investment in research and development, Multiscan has developed the new MXV-BULK UHD. Incorporating Ultra High Definition (UHD) X-ray technology, this innovative solution is capable of detecting pits in both pitted and stuffed olives. This breakthrough sets a new benchmark in X-ray inspection, expanding the capabilities of the technology and providing olive processors with a solution that would have been considered unthinkable just a few years ago.
Why Is Pit Detection in Stuffed Olives So Important?
The presence of a single pit in the final product can have significant consequences for manufacturers, including:
- Customer complaints
- Product returns
- Food safety risks
- Damage to brand reputation
- Costs associated with rework and product waste
For these reasons, pit inspection has become a critical step in stuffed olive production lines.
The Challenges of Inspecting Stuffed Olives
Detecting pits inside an olive is far from a straightforward task.
Every production process involves multiple variables that can affect inspection performance, including:
- Different olive varieties
- Various filling types
- Variations in density and brine concentration
- Different product sizes and formats
- The position of the pit inside the olive
- High production speeds
In addition, any inspection system must minimize false rejects to avoid unnecessarily removing good product from the production line and reducing overall yield. These challenges become even more significant in facilities processing multiple product types, fillings, and operating conditions.
Why Use X-ray Technology for Pit Detection?
X-ray inspection analyzes each individual olive, automatically detecting the presence of pits or pit fragments inside the product.
Compared with other inspection methods, X-ray technology offers several key advantages:
- Automatic inspection of 100% of production
- Greater objectivity and repeatability
- Reduced reliance on manual inspection
- Improved process stability
- Enhanced food safety
- More consistent quality control
These benefits enable manufacturers to maintain the highest quality standards, even in high-volume production environments.
MXV-BULK UHD: X-ray Inspection Designed for Stuffed Olives
The Multiscan MXV-BULK UHD has been specifically developed for the inspection of bulk stuffed olives.
Its technology combines:
- Ultra High Definition (UHD) X-ray inspection
- Optimized product feeding for continuous flow
- Automatic sensitivity adjustment during production
- Intelligent rejection system
- Spike conveyor belt to reduce false rejects
- Robust design engineered to withstand brine environments and intensive cleaning procedures
The result is a solution capable of maximizing pit detection while maintaining high production throughput.
Watch the MXV-BULK UHD video in actionKey Benefits of the MXV-BULK UHD
Maximum Food Safety
Automatic X-ray inspection significantly reduces the risk of pits reaching the end consumer, helping manufacturers protect their brand reputation while minimizing customer complaints and product returns.
Reduced False Rejects
One of the biggest challenges in X-ray inspection is avoiding the unnecessary rejection of good product.
The MXV-BULK UHD addresses this challenge through:
- Automatic sensitivity adjustment
- Optimized product feeding
- Spike conveyor belt
- Product-specific inspection recipes
Together, these features deliver the optimal balance between food safety and production efficiency.
High Production Capacity
The MXV-BULK UHD is designed for continuous operation on industrial processing lines with capacities of up to 3,000 kg/h, ensuring high throughput without compromising inspection accuracy.
Easy Operation
The system features simple start-up and daily validation procedures, reducing operator errors and simplifying day-to-day production.
In addition, Multiscan provides installation, operator training, and technical support to ensure reliable performance from day one.
Adaptable to Different Products
The MXV-BULK UHD can inspect:
- Different olive varieties
- Various filling types
- Different product sizes and formats
Thanks to product-specific inspection recipes, product changeovers are fast, simple, and reliable.
Fully Traceable Inspection
The system delivers objective and fully traceable inspection results, supporting internal quality control procedures while providing documented evidence for customer requirements and food safety audits.
Designed for the Most Demanding Environments
Olive processing plants operate under particularly harsh conditions due to the presence of brine, high humidity, and frequent washdowns.
For this reason, the MXV-BULK UHD features a reinforced hygienic design engineered to ensure reliable performance even in these demanding industrial environments.
Download the MXV-BULK UHD BrochureFrequently Asked Questions
Does X-ray inspection detect 100% of pits?
Detection performance depends on several factors, including pit density, size, position within the olive, and proper product presentation. The MXV-BULK UHD is specifically designed to minimize this risk while maintaining the optimal balance between food safety and production efficiency.
Can the system inspect different filling types?
Yes. The MXV-BULK UHD includes product-specific inspection recipes that allow it to adapt to different olive varieties, fillings, and processing conditions.
Does it reduce product waste?
Yes. Thanks to automatic sensitivity adjustment, optimized product feeding, and reduced false rejects, the system minimizes the unnecessary rejection of good product, helping maximize production yield.
Is it suitable for high-capacity production lines?
Yes. The MXV-BULK UHD is capable of inspecting production rates of up to 3,000 kg/h while maintaining a high level of inspection accuracy.
Improve Food Safety on Your Production Line
The Multiscan MXV-BULK UHD combines state-of-the-art X-ray technology, high production capacity, and a design specifically engineered for the inspection of bulk stuffed olives.
The result is a solution that helps manufacturers reduce customer complaints, minimize false rejects, improve production efficiency, and achieve a reliable, objective, and fully traceable inspection process.
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