X-ray fill-level inspection

The TapTone (N. Falmouth, MA) Ray Trak fill-level inspection system uses x-ray tube technology to check fill levels in bottles, cans and jars at speeds to 2ꯠ/min.

Dec 31, 1997

The system provides underfill detection and includes a shaft encoder and rejector. Unlike traditional gamma technology, x-ray tube technology is not regulated by the federal government and offers benefits in transportation and servicing.

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