Food & Beverage Industry: Quality Control and the Mentor Visual IQ
As everyone knows, cleanliness and quality control are the most critical issues in the food and beverage industry where even the smallest error or oversight can have devastating consequences.
To make sure that there are no lapses in quality control, all equipment, processes and procedures have to be carefully monitored and evaluated. Visual inspection is vital to ensure that everything is in optimal working order so that there’s no risk of inferior product or risk of contamination – both of which could have a serious impact on the organisation’s bottom line, their reputation and even their future.
Occupational health and safety is another key issue – and those in the food and beverage industry also have to take the appropriate steps to ensure employee and visitor safety at all times. And that’s why it is critically important that there’s no compromise when it comes to inspecting and testing equipment to evaluate its condition and to identify any potential problems.
Just as the food and beverage industry is all about precise measurements and strict adherence to prescribed recipes and processes, the equipment used to inspect assets needs to be equally precise, reliable and accurate – time after time. It’s no surprise then that a popular choice of video borescope for remote visual inspection is the Mentor Visual iQ VideoProbe.
This technologically advanced yet easy-to-use video borescope is ideal for use in the food and beverage industry to test for common problems relating to cleanliness and contamination, as well as testing for high purity weld integrity. Its high-performance design and superior features enable technicians to quickly and accurately test for weld root defects and blockages which may attract biological growths as well as test for other common problems in glass lined tubes and vessels used in the food and beverage industry. These problems include impact damage, thermal shock damage, lining fracture, nozzle and jacket connections, over-tightening of fixing and improper cleaning or contamination – all of which could have serious consequences.
There’s certainly no room for error and the precision of the Mentor Visual IQ makes it a trustworthy and reliable resource for remote visual inspection (RVI). The unit combines advanced fibre optic technology, a powerful light source and a fixed focus high definition camera to deliver more precise detection of irregularities or problems – plus it offers the flexibility of supporting multiple probes of differing lengths and diameters. An internet connection makes it possible for inspection technicians to connect with others via the internet in real-time to enable greater collaboration and expedite decision-making.
If your food and beverage operation has a need for inspection cameras and you want accurate results, compliance with prescribed standards, improved productivity and enhanced health and safety, contact us today.
Jason De Silveira, founder and CEO of Nexxis Technology, has always had a sharp focus on robotics, education, and real-world solutions. Throughout his career, he’s stayed committed to pushing the boundaries of robotics and helping industries strengthen their approach to asset integrity and robotic inspection.
With a background in operations, commissioning, and start-ups of new facilities, Jason leads Nexxis with a hands-on understanding of what real projects demand. Under his leadership, Nexxis has become known for developing innovative robotic systems that deliver better data, boost safety, and take the risks out of confined space and working-at-height inspections.
What makes Jason stand out? A passion for innovation, a proven ability to bring people together, and a genuine drive to help clients get the right solution — not just an off-the-shelf fix. With a strong focus on customisation and future-ready technology, he’s helping to shape the next generation of robotics.
