September 1, 2023
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL Quality assurance is the cornerstone of any good food growing, manufacturing, or processing company. There are, of course, a lot of […]
August 1, 2023
Understanding Ceramics and X-ray One of the common contaminants companies are looking to remove from a product is ceramics. At Testrods.com we offer two types – […]
July 1, 2023
Four Principles of Metal Detection: (Based, in part, on “Metal Detection Guide” from Fortress Technology) There are 4 Basic “Ps” of Metal Detection, especially in the […]
June 20, 2023
ORIENTATION AND METAL DETECTION The relationship between orientation and metal detection is key to your success. If you’ve ever wondered why metal detection standards are predicated […]
April 10, 2023
Complimentary Aspects of Contaminant Detection Systems The continuing development of inline food inspection technologies means that the discovery of a broad spectrum of contaminants is achievable […]
February 14, 2023
Cleaning test pieces is as simple as washing your dishes. Here are our CLEANING GUIDELINES FOR ACETAL TEST PIECES Regal Packaging Services does not certify […]
January 1, 2023
What’s Really Being Certified? There are several important and necessary components that need to be included in a Certificate or Compliance (or Conformity) that let you […]
October 21, 2022
Regal Packaging Services is a family-owned company that specializes in contamination detection and quality inspection. What Regal Packaging Does At Regal Packaging Services, our primary objective […]
August 15, 2022
Certified Test Pieces Regal Packaging Services is uniquely qualified to provide a full range of Certified Test Pieces for Metal Detectand X-ray Inspection in the food […]
July 27, 2022
Cases for Test Pieces Ever considered purchasing cases for test pieces? You need and easy place to store your metal detection or x-ray inspection test pieces, […]
July 21, 2022
THE PROBLEM WITH BONE DETECTION Bone detection in the food industry has always been the proverbial “hard nut to crack.” Companies needing to detect bone contaminant […]
June 1, 2022
Metal Detector Guide Notes In providing you with a set of metal detector guide notes, we start with usage, which can be broken into three main […]
June 1, 2022
ISO Process for Custom Test Pieces Custom test pieces for metal detection and x-ray inspection are a specialty in the Testrods Division of Regal Packaging Services. […]
May 1, 2022
WHAT DO YOU TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR JOB IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY? When I tell people that I work for a company that does “metal detection […]
April 1, 2022
THE FOUR “Cs” of METAL DETECTION Every food company, whether it manufactures, processes or packages a product should keep the 4 Cs of metal detection in […]
March 1, 2022
What’s Up with So Many Test Pieces? You may wonder why Testrods.com offers so many types, sizes and shapes of test pieces. The answer is pretty […]
February 1, 2022
Why Trust Regal Packaging Services? It would be quite a claim to say that the Testrods Division of Regal Packaging Services provides literally the best metal […]
January 1, 2022
Invention of Metal Detectors Ever wonder about the invention of metal detectors and how they worked their way into the food industry? With the help of […]
December 1, 2021
METAL DETECTION – THE BASIC PRINCIPLES When it comes to metal detection protocols and practices, you need to define every step. It’s the only […]
November 1, 2021
X-ray Contaminant Types X-ray inspection in the food industry requires an understanding of the principles behind x-ray technology. Metal detection is based on the conductivity and […]
October 1, 2021
Metal Contaminant Types When it comes to metal detection, there are 3 types of metal contaminant types you should always use. Standards for the food industry […]
August 24, 2021
X-RAY BASICS There are some really basic concepts that can help you understand how to use x-ray inspection systems on your production line. X-rays are simply […]
July 24, 2021
Metal Detection or X-ray Inspection Metal detection (or X-ray inspection) acts as your first defense to identify foreign contaminants in food before they leave the manufacturing […]
June 24, 2021
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March 10, 2021
Calibration and Verification In a metal detector audit, quality control personnel need to understand the difference between calibration and verification. Metal detectors are not calibratable. There […]
May 24, 2021
Product Effect and Metal Detection Setting up a metal detector for use on a food production line requires an understanding of “product effect.” You may need […]
May 12, 2021
What Makes Metal Detection in the Food Industry Different? So what makes Testrods.com a unique business? Better yet, what makes metal detection in the food, pharmaceutical […]
April 20, 2021
Stainless Steel 316 vs 304 A Brief Tutorial Stainless Steel 316 vs 304 has been a longstanding subject of discussion, but the industry has settled on […]
February 4, 2021
OPERATING SENSITIVITY There are a wide range of variables determining the operating sensitivity of a metal detector. This, of course, affects its ability to detect various […]
February 4, 2021
What are Thermoform Multi-Cards and Why Do I Need One? Thermoform multi-cards are an important part of our x-ray inspection test piece product line. We first […]
October 22, 2020
Types and Sizes of Metals The sensitivity of a metal detector is dependent not only on the size of the aperture and the type of product […]
October 19, 2020
Custom Test Pieces Imagine for a moment that your production line involves an overhead gravity feed metal detector. Your HACCP plan calls for regular, hourly testing […]
July 8, 2020
GETTING DOWN TO THE BASICS An overview of metal detection basics The Coils Metal detectors used in the food industry operate on the concept of a […]
January 3, 2020
What Our Customers Are Saying… It’s always gratifying when customers share their appreciation for your service and product quality. Here’s just a sample of what we […]
July 11, 2019
Metal Detector Test Standards? Metal detector test standards are not only significant, but critical for businesses in the food industry. The end goal of these standards […]
July 8, 2019
Gravity Fed, Conveyer Fed vs. Pipeline Metal Detection Systems Test Pieces Metal detection systems test pieces are a crucial part of any food industry production line. […]
July 4, 2019
Guide To Metal Detector Verification / Audit From the outset, metal detector verification is absolutely vital! You need it to ensure that your company is adhering […]
July 1, 2019
How to Pass a Detector Audit In the food industry, a detector audit is a necessary part of the standard operation procedures. Regal Packaging can help. […]
June 27, 2019
Tips for Metal Detection Testing Metal detection testing is a crucial part of the manufacturing and packaging process. Therefore, it should be conducted frequently and with […]
June 24, 2019
Using Metal Detector Test Pieces Metal detector test pieces are the measuring stick that food and packaging industry companies use to maintain safe metal detection systems. […]
June 20, 2019
Compare Food Grade Metal Detectors Food grade metal detectors come in many different types, from conveyors to pipelines to gravity feed. Choosing the right detector for […]
June 17, 2019
Best Practices For Metal Detection In The Food Industry Metal detection in the food industry is a critical step in adhering to strict food safety guidelines. […]
June 12, 2019
X-Ray Systems Test Pieces Using X-Ray Systems Test Pieces can be a vital part of any company’s safety procedures, especially in the food industry. X-ray systems […]
June 6, 2019
What to Look for in a Metal Detector Test A metal detector test is a vital part of any food manufacturing and packaging process. Running frequent […]
June 3, 2019
What’s New With The Food Safety Guidelines Food safety guidelines can sometimes take a prominent position in the headlines lately. And even major meat and poultry […]
April 24, 2019
Why Regal Considers Customer Service Critical In a culture that often equates money with success, the importance of customer service seems like a long-lost art. But […]
March 28, 2019
Metal Detector Setup Critical Limits When it comes to setting your standards, how do you set the Critical Limits?As defined by the FDA, Critical Limit is […]
January 10, 2019
Commitment to Food Safety After working in the food industry for a while, I’m impressed by the professionalism and commitment to food safety I see. Or […]
January 9, 2019
Why Do I Need Certificates of Conformity What is a Certificate of Conformity? Certificates of Conformity are critical in the world of Quality Assurance. A COC […]
August 16, 2018
Detecting Glass in X-Ray Systems Detecting glass in x-ray systems may seem like a complex idea, but it really is quite a good practice. It can […]
July 27, 2018
Every Food Grade Metal Detector Requires Regular Testing A food grade metal detector is a necessity for every manufacturing company. To understand why, all you have […]
July 10, 2018
Metal Detecting Equipment: The Key to Safe Manufacturing Metal detecting equipment is an absolute necessity in today’s manufacturing process. If your equipment is brand new or […]
July 3, 2018
Give Yourself Peace of Mind With Metal Detection Test Pieces Using metal detection test pieces should be a regular practice for any business that employs metal […]
June 26, 2018
Using Metal Detection Test Pieces in the Food Industry Helps Put Safety First With the use of metal detection test pieces in the food industry, food […]
April 5, 2018
Why Use a Metal Detector and Its Test Pieces In The Food Industry? The use of a metal detector and test pieces in the food industry […]
April 5, 2018
Metal Detector Certified Test Pieces Can Make A Real Difference In the world of metal detectors, standards are quite high and with good reason. Using certified […]
April 5, 2018
Make Sure You Meet Metal Detection Test Standards Metal detection test standards are very exacting, whether your machine is new or used, and it’s easy to […]