Pack 400 HC X-Ray Inspection for Packaged Food

Powered by SimulTask™ 6, next-generation image intelligence, the Pack 400 HC delivers high-performance x-ray inspection for packaged foods in harsh washdown environments, with a hygienic design for fast, efficient sanitation.

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Pack 400 HC X-ray Machine Specifications

Pack 400 HC

  • Primary Application

    Meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, fresh, and frozen packaged foods

  • Contamination Detection

    Metal, glass, stone, bone, high-density plastics, rubber, low-density contaminants

  • Product Quality and Integrity Inspection

    Missing item, clip, count, void, broken-item, mass, sorting, shape, package integrity

  • Compliance/Validation/ Reporting

    User management, guided performance verification routine (PVR), machine health checks, reject bin
    monitoring, risk-assessment support

  • Lane Configuration

    Single or multi-lane system

  • Conveyor Speed

    Up to 73 m/min (240 ft/min); conveyor speed ranges are determined by the selected motor

  • Throughput

    Up to 600 products/min

  • Maximum Product Height

    Up to 178 mm (7”); see beam geometry limits

  • Detector Technology

    0.1–0.8 mm PXT™ photon-counting detector options; 0.4 mm standard or 0.4 mm TDI single-energy

  • X-ray Generator

    420 W, up to 84 kV, up to 5 mA, beryllium or glass tube; HR7, up to 140 kV, up to 1 mA glass tube; HR9N, up to 140 kV, up to 3 mA glass tube

  • HMI

    15.6” PCAP touchscreen, Full-HD (1920 × 1080); 250 GB memory

  • Operating System

    Windows 11 LTSC

  • Inspection Software

    SimulTask™ 6

  • Traceability/Reporting/ Connectivity

    Eagle Repository™, TraceServer™, PDF reporting, centralized storage, OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP

  • Safety Features

    Up to Category 3 / PLd (EN13849) safety circuit with HMI visibility, LOTO disconnect, compliant to 21 CFR 1020.40, 21 CFR 179.21; <1 μS/hr emissions

  • Ingress Protection / Hygienic Features

    IP69; type 304 stainless steel; surface finish less than 0.8μm/32μ-inch RA (ISO 21920-3); designed to NAMI Sanitary Guidelines, EHEDG, NSF, ISO, and CE standards where feasible

  • Operating Environment

    0–40°C (32–104°F); 25–90% RH non-condensing

  • Power Supply

    230 VAC ±10%, single phase, 50/60 Hz, FLA 9.0A

  • Cooling

    4k/6k BTU shrouded AC (IP69)

  • Compressed Air

    Not required for base machine; rejects may require 5.5 bar (80 psi), 3/8” line; dry and filtered air supply

  • External Interface

    (8) rejects, (5) inputs, (9) outputs, and (4) PLC monitoring signals for: system processing, system calibrating, fault condition, x-rays on

  • Reject Options

    24 VDC signal, air blast, side push arm; other reject options available

  • Remote Service

    TeamViewer™ or customer-specific solution for remote service, diagnostics, and product set-up assistance; 24-hr support

  • Conveyor Length

    1,828 mm (72”), 2,438 mm (96”), 2,895 mm (114”)

  • Conveyor Height

    838–1,397 mm (33–55”); additional heights upon request

  • Inspection Area at Belt

    389 mm (15.3”)

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Eagle’s Core Industries

Red Meat

Poultry

Seafood

Dairy

Fruits & Vegetables

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Poultry

Seafood

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Don’t Let Defective Products Slip Through the Cracks

Find out how strategically placing x-ray inspection machines before final packaging helps manufacturers reduce waste, improve operational efficiency, minimize rework, protect downstream equipment, and maximize overall product safety.

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Pack 400 HC Advanced X-ray Inspection for Fresh and Frozen Packaged Foods

SimulTask™ 6

Photon-Counting Dual Energy

Dynamic Duo of X-ray Inspection

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PRODUCT TESTING

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Photon-Counting Dual Energy

Dynamic Duo of X-ray Inspection

TraceServer™

PRODUCT TESTING

Pack 400 HC Image Analysis Capabilities

The Pack 400 HC delivers enhanced contaminant and bone detection while verifying package integrity, mass, fill level, and component counts to improve product quality and production efficiency.

Contaminant Detection

Advanced detection of physical contaminants for a variety of sizes, shapes, or location within a product.

Bone Detection

Find and reject harmful bone fragments, 2 mm or less, in various meat, poultry, and seafood applications.

Quality Control

Quickly and reliably verify package integrity, mass, fill level, and component count inside sealed packaging to enhance product quality.

Advanced Product Sorting

Precise, configurable sorting based on weight, count, or physical values enables yield optimization.

Reject Sorting

Detailed reject classification reveals patterns earlier, helping quality teams identify root causes and reduce rework.

Robust Analytics Foundation

Inspection data is continuously captured and structured to support performance analysis, traceability, and continuous improvement.

Machine Health Monitoring

Continuous performance monitoring helps keep inspection results reliable and consistent over time.

Eagle Service and Support

Eagle by METTLER TOLEDO offers comprehensive service solutions for x-ray and FA systems. Keep your equipment performing at its best with Eagle’s 24/7 technical support, remote diagnostics, and preventive maintenance agreements that help reduce breakdowns and wear.

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What Our Customers Say

"Quality is number one in everything we do, it’s our focus—that and having the highest safety standards. An extra layer of food safety was required to catch items like a stone, or other foreign objects that a metal detector can’t detect.”
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Sean Frank CEO
"We were very impressed with Eagle’s on-site service. The team adjusted the equipment to meet our needs perfectly."
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Mr. Arno Strotmann Project Manager
"The x-ray’s software program is very intuitive. It’s simple to set up and program. I learned a great deal from Eagle’s service department on how to run the machine and appreciate their know-how, availability 24/7 and professionalism."
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Tim Pheland Process Engineer
"Quality is key for us. Now, thanks to the Eagle Bulk 415 PRO we can totally say our products are contaminant free and we truly believe this will let us keep growing and exploring new markets."
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Mrs. Fuensanta Carrillo Sales and Marketing Manager, Higos El Pajarero
“When first presented with the idea of inspecting our products using x-ray inspection systems, we doubted that it could help us to improve and assure the quality of their products; now it is a fundamental part inside of our system of quality.”
 Kowi
Ramiro Espinoza Kowi’s Plant Director
"Going forward, any new inspection systems or upgrades to current inspection technologies will be x-ray inspection systems, they are extremely reliable, easy to operate and easy to maintain."
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Merrily Blasi Quality Assurance Manager
"These machines do an excellent job of looking for and pinpointing any foreign matter, with instant and easy-to-use metal detection capabilities. And they can be taught and programmed to identify other unwanted substances by measuring product density. "
 Unilever Canada
Galen Sienicki Factory Director
"The Eagle x-ray machine has resulted in a dramatic reduction of bones in our boneless products—basically down to zero. By purchasing a dual-lane system, we’re able to double our output, or run different products at the same time."
 Giannone Poultry
Bruno Giannone Vice-President and CEO
"We chose Eagle’s Pack 430 PRO because of the machine’s software capabilities - in particular, the multitask features which offered more options, compared to competitors’ machines, such as checkweighing."
 Schuman Cheese
Vincent Angiolillo VP Engineering and R&D Strategic Initiatives, Schuman Cheese, Inc.

How Does an X-Ray Inspection System for Packaged Food Improve Product Safety?

If you’re evaluating how an x-ray inspection system can improve food safety, the following FAQs cover the Pack 400 HC’s capabilities, applications, and key specifications.

What is Eagle’s Pack 400 HC used for?

The Pack 400 HC is used for x-ray inspection of food production lines, including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, and other packaged food applications that need contaminant detection and quality control checks.

What contaminants can Eagls’s Pack 400 HC help detect?

Pack 400 HC can support detection of contaminants and bone fragments, and it can also perform checks such as mass measurement, package integrity, missing items, voids, component counts, and fill level depending on the application and setup.

Is the Pack 400 HC designed for washdown food environments?

Yes. The machine includes hygienic construction features, easy conveyor access, quick belt removal, stainless steel construction, and an IP69 standard finish for demanding sanitation environments.

How do I know if Pack 400 HC is a good fit for my production line?

The best way to determine if the Pack 400 HC is right for your application is to speak with an Eagle PI inspection specialist. Our team will review your product type, packaging format, line speed, contaminants of concern, sanitation requirements, and production goals to recommend the most suitable x-ray inspection solution. This helps  you select a system that meets your food safety, quality, and operational requirements.

Can the Pack 400 HC be set up for my specific product and application?

Yes. The Pack 400 HC is set up according to the specific products and applications running on your production line. Eagle PI’s team works with you to understand your product characteristics, line speed, inspection requirements, and contaminants of concern, then configures the system’s inspection settings to meet those needs.

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