GXC’s advanced shoe scanner devices revolutionize airport security by allowing passengers to keep their shoes on while simultaneously detecting both metallic and explosive threats in just 4 seconds.
Trusted by over 200 airports worldwide, this DGAC-STAC certified technology boosts checkpoint throughput while maintaining the highest safety standards.





































A shoe screening device is a security system that inspects footwear for concealed threats without removing the shoes.
It focuses on the foot and ankle area where blades, weapon parts, and prohibited items are often hidden.
Modern systems analyze the properties of materials inside footwear and alert operators if a potential threat is present.
Shoe screening complements walk-through metal detectors by closing a known blind spot at checkpoints and reducing manual pat-downs.
The device scans footwear using controlled electromagnetic fields and multi-zone sensors to identify metallic components and suspicious assemblies.
It evaluates both soles and sidewalls for ferrous and non-ferrous metals and signals an alarm when readings match threat profiles.
Operators receive clear visual and audio cues and can resolve alerts quickly.
Because the scan targets the lower body area, it improves detection where traditional portals are less sensitive.
Footwear can conceal small blades, firing mechanisms, or contraband that evade standard screening.
Focused shoe screening increases detection probability near the floor line, reduces hands-on searches, and speeds secondary inspections.
It also standardizes procedures for high-risk venues like airports and courthouses, improving consistency and throughput while maintaining a positive visitor experience.
In most deployments, no.
Purpose-built systems are designed to screen shoes while worn, which preserves flow and limits hygiene concerns.
Policies vary by venue and risk level, so certain high-security situations may still require removal.
For everyday checkpoints, keeping shoes on while scanning is faster and more comfortable for visitors and staff.
Threats include metallic weapons and components such as blades, gun parts, shanks, and detonator elements, as well as prohibited tools and contraband with metal content.
Systems that analyze both ferrous and non-ferrous metals improve coverage across steels, stainless steel, aluminum, and alloys.
Pairing shoe screening with walk-through detectors and X-ray creates a layered approach that captures more threat types with fewer false alarms.
Yes.
Automated shoe screening typically takes only a few seconds per person and provides clear go or inspect results.
It reduces the need for manual pat-downs and footwear removal, which shortens lines and increases hourly throughput.
Consistent automated decisions also improve the predictability of screening times during peaks.
They are used in airports, courthouses, embassies, government buildings, correctional facilities, stadiums, and corporate or industrial sites with strict access controls.
Any venue that uses walk-through metal detectors can benefit from adding shoe screening to close detection gaps near the floor and to standardize procedures for high-risk entries.
The CEIA SAMDEX is designed for quick deployment.
It has a compact footprint, modular components, and simple power requirements, allowing setup in minutes.
Operators can relocate it between checkpoints as needed and integrate it beside walk-through detectors or in secondary screening lanes.
Optional carts and accessories support frequent moves for events or temporary security posts.
Contact GXC Inc for sales, rentals, demos, and configuration support.
GXC will assess your throughput goals, environmental constraints, and compliance needs, then recommend the right shoe screening setup such as CEIA SAMDEX.
Request pricing or schedule a live or virtual demo on the GXC website to plan deployment, training, and maintenance.
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