HEUFT SX

The HEUFT SX sorting unit with the HEUFT XY rejector for distributing containers onto the corresponding lanes

Functions

• bottle shape detection
• colour detection
• finish shape detection
• closure detection
• height measuring
• detecting ACL labels
• distributing several types of bottles onto different lanes
• rejects broken bottles and foreign objects

Typical areas of use

• filling lines for returnable glass and PET bottles

Technical details

• real time image processing for output of up to 72,000 containers per hour
• compact construction and minimum space required due to large–scale integrated electronics
• electronic components protected from dust and water splashes (installed above the conveyor)
• encoder ensures accuracy even when speeds vary
• precise reproducible adjustment for brand changes
• 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
• activation of all HEUFT rejection systems

The advantages

• CCD camera used in conjunction with stroboscope illumination for sharpest image of shape
• combined evaluation of all detected container characteristics using fuzzy logic technology for the reliable separation of bottles with great similarity
• detection and suppression of disturbing factors such as straws, flagging labels and safety rings
• automatic teach–in function
• over 500 container types programmable
• HEUFT rejectors especially designed for sorting units
• individual count for each container type programmed
• electronics and measuring bridges installed independently of the conveyor to avoid interference due to vibrations
• optimal detection quality due to custom–designed hard and software
• HEUFT PILOT multilingual operating surface for ease of operation
• modular design of system for simple retrofitting
• the supply of empties can be controlled by evaluating the counter values