Empty Bottle/Can Inspection

HEUFT InLine

Empty bottle inspector

An all–around inspection of glass and plastic containers before filling – the HEUFT InLine solves this task using a minimum amount of space whilst providing maximum inspection quality. Glass faults, foreign objects and contamination are detected by the compact empty bottle inspector particularly precisely. The HEUFT InLine covers the whole container volume completely with its base, finish and fourfold sidewall inspection.

FUNCTIONS

• base inspection
• inspection of the finish area
• sidewall inspection for detecting contamination and damage
• inspection for detecting damage to the thread
• inspection especially for detecting transparent foil in the bottle
• mineral ring detection
• scuffing detection
• two residual liquid detections (for lye and water as well as varnish and oil)
• rust ring detection

THE ADVANTAGES

• series production makes short delivery times and a very attractive price possible
• fast and precise reproducible brand adjustments
• excellent detection quality due to tailor–made hardware and software
• the HEUFT reflexx image processing system for the highest inspection quality with a minimum false rejection rate
• very hygienic due to an open construction – a machine platform with a flangeless superstructure
• folding sidewall inspection module for optimal accessibility
• simple upgrading and retrofitting due to the modular design
• integrated future–proof network interface (Industrial Ethernet, TCP/IP)
• remote service connection via the Internet and the SQL/DDE database interface

Empty can inspection

Detecting faulty empty cans and removing them before they can thwart the productivity of the filling line and present a threat to the health of the consumer:  this is definitely achieved with the HEUFTcanLine.  The empty can inspector only allows those drinks cans to pass which are clean, undamaged and uncontaminated and can be filled and sealed perfectly and without a problem.

FUNCTIONS

• detecting deformed cans
• identifying deformation and damage at the flanged edge
• detecting dents, bumps, contaminants and foreign objects inside the can
• optional – detecting scratches, damage, contaminants as well as faulty logos, lettering and coding on the outer wall of the empty can
• rejecting faulty empty cans early enough
• automatically adjusting the inspection modules during brand changes

THE ADVANTAGES

• effective protection against losses in productivity due to obstructions in the filler / closer system
• sustainable safeguarding of the quality of the final product
• high–performance image processing for maximum detection reliability
• base, inner wall and flanged edge inspection with only one camera
• fast brand change at the push of a button
• reliable rejection of faulty containers including reject verification
• simple upgrading and retrofitting due to modular system structure
• help for self–help due to remote service connection
• compact dimensions