X-Ray Baggage Scanners

 X-ray baggage scanner is a security inspection device that uses X-rays to generate detailed color-coded visuals of the contents inside the bags or parcels without opening them, allowing security personnel to identify any prohibited or dangerous items like weapons, explosives, and contraband.

Various colors displayed when an item is scanned on an X-ray baggage scanner help the security personnel to identify different types of materials, both organic and inorganic, and represent the density of the materials.

Orange: Represents organic materials with low density, illegal items such as drugs and explosives or even food items will appear orange.

Blue: Represents inorganic material such as metals, hard plastics, ceramics, or some weapons.

Yellow or Brown: Represents inorganic material such as electronics or jewelry and coins.  

Green: Represents inorganic materials with moderate density, such as soft plastics, ceramics, and glass, which are generally considered safe.

Red: Organic materials such as food items, rubber and even some explosives appear red

These colors allow security personnel to identify potential threats in high-security areas such as airports, hotels, stadiums, and more.

There are several types of baggage scanners based on application:

• Tunnel Sizes: They vary depending on the size of the baggage or cargo being scanned, typically ranging from 50 x 30 cm to 180 x 180 cm.
• Single-generator scanners: Scanners pass a single beam of X-ray through the contents of packages and produce a grayscale image for analysis.
• Dual Generator and Dual-view Scanners: These scanners pass a dual beam of X-rays through the contents inside the packages and generate a color-coded image that helps in determining the organic and inorganic materials. They typically provide a top and side view for ease of identification of threats.
• 4-Color Imaging X-Ray Scanners: Uses 4 different colors to represent material categories seen in the x-ray image. It distinguishes material broadly, such as organic, inorganic, metals, and explosives.
• 7-Color Imaging X-Ray Scanners: Uses 7 different colors to accurately differentiate between material categories, making it easier for the operator to identify threats. 7-color imaging X-ray scanners are more precise compared to 4-color imaging models.

Choosing the right tunnel size is one of the most important decisions when purchasing an X-ray baggage scanner. At Vantage Security, tunnel sizes range from 50 × 30 cm up to 180 × 180 cm, allowing customers to select the exact fit based on application.

Here’s how to decide:

50 × 30 cm to 60 × 40 cm
Ideal for offices, corporate buildings, hotels, schools, hospitals, and visitor entry points where handbags, backpacks, and laptop bags are scanned.

65 × 50 cm to 80 × 65 cm
Suitable for malls, metro stations, courts, government buildings, and public venues handling trolley bags and medium-sized luggage.

100 × 100 cm to 180 × 180 cm
Designed for airports, logistics hubs, industrial facilities, warehouses, and cargo screening applications involving large suitcases, cartons, and cargo pallets.

Best practice:
Always choose a tunnel size that is 20–30% larger than your largest expected baggage to ensure smooth flow, faster throughput, and future scalability.

Yes. Modern X-ray baggage scanners are completely safe when installed and operated correctly.

• Radiation levels are extremely low
• Fully shielded tunnels prevent leakage
• Continuous exposure remains well within international safety limits
• These scanners are globally used in airports, metros, courts, and public buildings, proving their safety and reliability.

When choosing an X-ray baggage scanner, Vantage Security offers a wide range of technologies designed to meet different security needs. Key features to prioritize include:

Tunnel Size Options

• Wide range from 50 × 30 cm to 180 × 180 cm, suitable for baggage, parcels, and cargo


Imaging Technology

• Single Generator Scanners
Produce grayscale images for basic screening needs
• Dual Generator / Dual-View Scanners
Provide top and side views with color-coded images for improved threat detection

Advanced Color Imaging

• 4 Color Imaging
Differentiates materials such as organic, inorganic, metals, and explosives in 4 colors for a broad differentiation between various material densities.
• 7 Color Imaging
Uses a more refined color palette (orange, brown, yellow, blue, green, black)  making it easier for operators to identify threats accurately and differentiate between the materials, thus reducing false alarms and increasing efficiency

Operational & Safety Features

• High image resolution and clarity
• AI auto detection of threats
• Material discrimination technology
• Radiation-safe shielding
• Operator-friendly interface
• Compatibility with global safety standards

Choosing the right combination of tunnel size and imaging technology improves detection accuracy, reduces operator fatigue, and enhances overall security.