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An X-ray inspection machine for food and packed products is the end-of-line quality guard: packed cartons, pouches, or bottles pass through an X-ray tunnel that images their contents and flags foreign bodies — metal, glass, stone, bone, and hard rubber — before a single contaminant reaches the customer. In India, X-ray inspection machine prices run from about ₹5–8 lakh for entry systems, to ₹13–20 lakh for mid-range food inspection machines (including New Vision's ₹19,90,000 tunnel system), and ₹35–64.8 lakh for high-end lines.
X-ray inspection machine prices in India by type
| Machine class | Typical price (India) | Detects | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / portable systems | ₹5 – 8 lakh | Metal and dense contaminants at basic sensitivity | Small food plants, nuts/seeds/frozen-vegetable lines |
| Mid-range food inspection | ₹13 – 20 lakh | Metal, glass, stone, bone, hard rubber at 0.1 mm wire sensitivity | Food, dairy, FMCG and pharma packed-product QC |
| High-end / industrial systems | ₹35 – 64.8 lakh | Full contaminant spectrum at high belt speeds and larger tunnels | Large food factories and industrial inspection lines |
What can an X-ray machine detect that a metal detector cannot? A metal detector only finds metal. X-ray images the product's density, so it also flags glass shards, stones, bone fragments, and hard rubber — the contaminants that cause the most expensive recalls in food and pharma plants. That is why X-ray and metal detection are complementary inspection layers, not replacements: many plants run a metal detector conveyor and an X-ray tunnel on the same line, followed by an automatic checkweigher machine for fill-weight control.
Tunnel size and sensitivity — how to match them to your product Match the tunnel aperture to your largest pack — New Vision's 507 mm wide × 305 mm high tunnel covers standard cartons and bottles at 0.20 m/s belt speed with up to 120 kg product load. Sensitivity is measured in wire resolution: 38 AWG (0.1 mm metal wire) detection is the mid-range food benchmark. Bigger tunnels trade a little sensitivity for pack size; check both against your actual SKU list before ordering.
Is food X-ray inspection radiation safe? Yes — food inspection X-ray doses are far below any level that alters food. New Vision's machine delivers under 1.0 micro Gy per inspection, and nearest-class tunnel systems are quoted at 0.1 micro Gy/h radiation leakage. Food passes through the tunnel in fractions of a second; the dose is orders of magnitude below regulatory concern. Ask for the leakage certificate and shielding documentation with the machine.
FSSAI and buyer QC checklist For Indian food plants: (1) confirm the tunnel fits your largest pack; (2) specify the rejection system — auto-reject arm or diverter vs alarm-only; (3) check sensitivity against your smallest credible contaminant; (4) ask for GMP-friendly cleaning access and SS construction; (5) get the radiation-leakage certificate, installation, operator training, and warranty terms in writing; (6) confirm power (1 kVA on New Vision's unit) and belt-height integration (1000 mm) with your existing conveyor.
Where does X-ray inspection sit in the line? X-ray inspection is the END of the line — the final quality guard after bottles are unscrambled (our automatic bottle unscrambler machine at ₹5,40,000), filled, capped, labeled, and conveyed. The full station-by-station selector with India price bands is in our bottling line machines buying hub, and the price guide Automatic Bottle Unscrambler Machine Price in India 2026 covers the start of the line.
FAQs What is the price of an X-ray inspection machine in India? ₹13–20 lakh for a mid-range food inspection system in 2026; entry systems from ₹5–8 lakh; high-end industrial systems ₹35–64.8 lakh.
Should an X-ray machine replace my metal detector? No — they are complementary layers. Metal detectors catch metal fast and cheap; X-ray additionally catches glass, stone, bone, and hard rubber. Many plants run both, plus a checkweigher for fill-weight control.
Is food passed through an X-ray machine safe to eat? Yes. Inspection doses (under 1.0 micro Gy per pass on New Vision's machine) are far below levels that could alter food; the product is in the tunnel for a fraction of a second.
What contaminants can a food X-ray machine detect? Metal fragments, glass shards, stones, bone fragments, and hard rubber — at mid-range sensitivity down to 0.1 mm metal-wire equivalent.
How do I choose the right tunnel size? Match the aperture to your largest pack (507×305 mm on New Vision's unit), belt speed (0.20 m/s), and load (120 kg) to your line rate — and check sensitivity against your smallest credible contaminant.
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- www.newvisionmachines.com (2026-09-28) - Original article: X Ray Inspection Machine Price in India 2026 | New Vision Machines - https://www.newvisionmachines.com/blog/x-ray-inspection-machine-price-in-india