Toptronic
Empty container inspection in
rotary operation
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Safe inspection with each revolution
Thanks to its state-of-the-art camera technology, the rotary machine
Toptronic inspects empty containers very precisely and reliably.
Sophisticated inspection modules can detect even the smallest
damage and dirt on returnable glass and PET bottles. Which of the
many inspection units you want to use is entirely up to you.
At a glance
− Inspection of empty returnable glass containers
− Modules for all-surface bottle inspection
Foreign container detection
Side-wall inspection including film and scuffing detection
Sealing surface inspection
Base inspection including film detection
High-frequency residual caustic detection
Infrared residual liquid detection
Inner side-wall inspection
Lateral neck finish inspection and rust detection
Thread inspection
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Foreign container detection
Technology used Two sensors Camera
Inspects the containers for − Height (too high/too low) − Height
− Diameter
− Contours
− Colour
Benefits to you − No machine stop − No machine stop
− Increased efficiency − Increased efficiency
− No mechanical adjustment required
− Simple cleaning
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Side-wall inspection
Technology used − Two cameras
Permanent container rotation
A total of eight views per container
Result: 360° side-wall inspection
Inspects the − Non-transparent contamination
containers for − Semi-transparent contamination
− Scuffing: provides its own rejection signal
independent of the side-wall analysis
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Sealing surface inspection for glass containers
Technology used − Camera
− Dualflash – lights up the neck finish once
from above and once from the side for
two camera images
Inspects the − Damage
containers for − Cracks
− Overpressed neck finish
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Base inspection for glass containers
Technology used Camera
Inspects the − Non-transparent contamination
containers for − Semi-transparent contaminations or
polarised films
− Damage
− Glass splinters
Advantage − High product safety
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Residual liquid and residual caustic detection
Technology used Infrared High-frequency
Inspects the Water and other residual liquids at a level of 3 mm − Residual liquids such as water at a level of 3 mm
containers for above the centre of the base above the centre of the base
− Minute quantities of NaOH caustic, e. g. 1.5 %
(moisture is sufficient)
Benefits to you − Very high product safety
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Inner side-wall inspection
Technology used Camera
Inspects the Protruding semi-transparent and non-
containers for transparent dirt particles from a size
of 1 mm (depending on the shape and quality
of the container)
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Lateral neck finish inspection and rust detection
Technology used Colour camera
Inspects the − Rust deposits
containers for − Chips below the neck finish
− Mortar splashes
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Thread inspection
Technology used Camera
Inspects the − Damage to the top edge of the thread
containers for − Fully broken thread
− Roughness
− Non-transparent contamination Top:
Damage to the top edge of
the thread
Bottom: Fully broken thread
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Test container program
Is the inspector working as precisely as it should? The test container program
provides a clear answer to this question. For the method of operation of the
individual inspection units is put to the test using test containers containing
faults.
Technology used
− Multifunctional test containers
− Reflective strips with 2D code
Principle of operation
− The program is called up automatically after a specified
number of containers or time
− All of the results are saved automatically with the date
and time
Advantage
Regularly checking the inspection performance guarantees highly reliable
production.
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Safety management
Password protection with transponder
− Production is started once an authorised person logs on
− Identification using transponder technology
− Password protection with automatic log-out function
Data backup
To ensure continuous traceability the following production data
is saved automatically:
− Production data
− Parameter changes
− Malfunctions
− Results of the test container program
Rejection monitoring
− Monitoring of the rejection unit
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Remote service
Remote maintenance is performed on the Toptronic via the GRS
(Global Remote Service) remote service platform. If required, one
person from the Krones team of inspection experts accesses the
machine using a safe internet connection in order to, for
example,
− optimise the inspection units.
− set up new container types.
− train the operators.
Benefits to you
− Quick access
− Available around the clock
− No travelling time
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You can easily send a request for a non-binding
quotation in our Krones.shop.
Benefits to you
Safety for you and your products
The Toptronic protects your consumers against unpleasant surprises.
For its inspection modules scrutinise every container and detect event
the smallest defects or irregularities.
Economic operation
Inspection modules capable of multitasking, energy-saving
components and a false rejection rate of just 0.3 percent prove that it
is also possible to create maximum production reliability with a low
total cost of ownership.
Easy expandability
Would you like to expand the inspection performance of
your Toptronic? No problem - since additional inspection modules
can be easily and quickly retrofitted.
Seamless tracking
In order to prevent the containers from shifting, they are conveyed
through the machine in a fixed position. Therefore, nothing can stop
them from being seamlessly tracked.
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