In-line Seam Inspection

Lab measurements equipment is highly accurate, but based on sampling a selection of the entire production. Because of that defective seams can be detected too late and inconsistently. Or worse, by the customer.

The In-line Seam Inspection module inspects the complete seam around the can. The module is positioned in-line to inspect 100% of the produced cans, non-destructively. Various can sizes and can shapes are inspected without any product handling. The inspection is available for high line speeds.

Functionalities:
• Droops
• V-shape, U-shape, Spur, Lipper
• Double ends
• Incomplete seam
• Mismatch
• Wooling and particles from seamer
• Seam dents
• Seam dent plate fracture
• Pulled seam
• Knocked down flange
• Knocked down curl
• Pressed compound
• Cut seam
• Cracked seam
• Torn flange
• Plate fracture in double seam
• And other visible defects

Options:
• Empty Can Inspection, for inspection inside and flange of empty cans
• 360° Can Inspection, for inspection of exterior of cans (mixed-up lithograph, damages)
• Code Reading, including ink-jet code, barcode, QR code, OCR code