Pallet X-ray scanners are large-tunnel X-ray inspection systems designed to screen full shipping pallets, oversized cargo, and bulk freight without unpacking or manual inspection. The system passes the pallet through an X-ray beam that produces a detailed cross-section image of the contents — revealing the shape, density, and material composition of items inside regardless of packaging, concealment, or wrapping.
Unlike standard baggage or parcel X-ray scanners, pallet X-ray systems handle tunnel openings from 600×400mm up to 1,800×1,800mm and conveyor weight capacities from 200kg to over 1,000kg. They are designed for continuous high-throughput operation at freight terminals, ports of entry, customs facilities, government secure storage, and high-security distribution centers.
Single-view systems capture one X-ray image from one angle, providing a 2D cross-section of pallet contents. They are cost-effective for lower-security applications requiring basic threat detection. Dual-view systems capture images from two perpendicular angles simultaneously, producing near-3D awareness of cargo. Dual-view is the standard for customs enforcement, contraband detection, and applications where the precise location and orientation of threats within the pallet must be identified.
All 2M Technology pallet X-ray scanners feature dual-energy imaging that color-codes materials by atomic density: organic materials (drugs, explosives, wood, plastics) appear orange, metals appear blue or green, and mixed materials appear green. This color differentiation accelerates operator screening and reduces false alarm rates compared to single-energy grayscale imaging.
| Feature | Single-View | Dual-View |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging Angles | 1 (top-down) | 2 (perpendicular) |
| Threat Localization | Approximate | Precise 3D position |
| Dual-Energy Color | Optional | Standard |
| Contraband Detection | Basic | High accuracy |
| AI Threat Detection | Available | Included on most models |
| Best For | Low-security internal screening | Customs, high-security facilities |
Advanced pallet X-ray systems from 2M Technology include AI-assisted automatic threat detection that flags suspicious shapes, density profiles, and material signatures matching known contraband patterns. AI detection works continuously without operator fatigue, highlights items of interest on-screen, and logs all flagged events for audit review. For high-throughput applications where screening speed is critical, AI assistance allows one operator to manage multiple conveyor lanes simultaneously.
Pallet X-ray scanners inspect shipping pallets and large cargo for concealed contraband or security threats without unpacking. Used at ports of entry, customs facilities, freight terminals, and high-security warehouses.
Single-view scanners image cargo from one angle. Dual-view scanners image from two perpendicular angles simultaneously, providing near-3D understanding and significantly improved threat detection – the standard for customs and high-security screening.
Yes. Dual-energy technology distinguishes organic materials (drugs, explosives) from inorganic items by color-coding the image. AI threat detection flags suspicious density profiles matching known contraband signatures.
2M Technology offers pallet X-ray scanners from 600x800mm up to 1800x1800mm tunnel sizes. Standard EUR pallets (1200x800mm) and US pallets (1219x1016mm) fit mid-range models. Contact 2M Technology with your pallet dimensions for the right recommendation.
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