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Are CXR’s x-ray inspection systems safe for our product? Will it irradiate our product?

Radiation Safety FAQs

CXR’s x-ray machines are safe for your product. Government Regulations 21 CFR 179.21 state that, for cabinet x-ray, no food shall be exposed to radiation sources so as to receive an absorbed dose in excess of 10 grays. CXR’s x-ray inspection machines are...

How does CXR Company determine that any radiation emissions from the x-ray inspection systems are within allowable limits?

Radiation Safety FAQs

CXR closely monitors for radiation to be certain we are staying well within safe limits. The x-ray inspection machines are tested for radiation emissions using a certified Ludlum radiation meter every time they are set up, whether at our plant or a customer’s...

What are the allowable occupational radiation exposure limits set by the government and is CXR’s equipment in compliance with them?

Radiation Safety FAQs

According to Government Regulations, 10 CFR 20, allowable occupational radiation exposure limits are 5,000 MR/year for whole body (head, trunk, arms about the elbow, legs about the knee) and 50,000 MR/year for extremities (hands, elbows, arms below the elbows, foot,...

How safe is CXR’s real-time x-ray inspection equipment?

Radiation Safety FAQs

CXR’s x-ray inspection systems are extremely safe and use only low-level x-ray sources. The equipment is designated Cabinet X-Ray by the FDA is permitted to emit no more than .5 milliroentgen per hour at any point five centimeters from the external surface. This...

Can the real-time x-ray inspection unit be exposed to wash down?

Company Services FAQs

CXR’s real time x-ray unit itself cannot be exposed to wash down. However, the unit is designed to roll away from the conveyor so that the conveyor itself may be power washed. Please do not expose the x-ray unit itself topower washing, only the conveyor.
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CXR Company is a second generation family owned business providing x-ray inspection services since 1989.

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Email: info@cxrcompany.com

Toll Free: 800-817-5763
Phone: 574-269-6020
Fax: 574-269-7140

2599 N. Fox Farm Road
Warsaw, IN 46580

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