The benchmark for empty bottle inspection

HEUFT InLine

empty bottle inspector

Functions

• base inspection for the detection of foreign objects and contamination
• inspection of the finish area
• sidewall inspection for the detection of contamination and damage
• inspection for the detection of thread damage
• inspection especially for the detection of transparent foil in the bottle
• two residual liquid detections for detecting caustic solution/water and varnish/oil respectively
• scuffing detection
• test bottle program
• infeed check
• serial fault detection which emits a switch–off pulse
• rejection of faulty containers either into a bin or upright onto a parallel conveyor back to washing machine

Typical areas of use

• bottling lines for glass or PET bottles
• jar filling lines

Technical details

• smooth linear transport of bottles without format parts
• high resolution image processing systems
• up to 72,000 containers per hour
• less than 1 sqm space needed for the basic version
• precise reproducible adjustment for brand changes
• multiple rejectors can be used

The advantages

• series production results in a short delivery time and a very attractive price
• optimal detection quality due to custom–designed hard and software
• HEUFT PILOT multilingual operating surface for ease of operation
• very hygienic due to open construction of machine table and flangeless design
• hinged sidewall module for easy accessibility
• fast brand change–over
• modular design of system ensures simple retrofitting
• integrated future–orientated network interface (Industrial Ethernet, TCP/IP)
• remote service connection via the Internet and data bank interface SQL/DDE for storing all the production data