Bottle inspection system for foreign particles detection

Ensure your beverage products remain uncontaminated with high-precision bottle inspection, designed to detect foreign particles and subtle damages in both glass and PET containers, maintaining safety and quality in every drink.

Inspects and Detects Foreign Particles in Bottles

The Linatronic 774-C from Krones is a comprehensive bottle inspection system designed for high-speed beverage production lines. It features a dual-module setup with eight cameras and employs a full 360° inspection process, detecting non-transparent and semi-transparent foreign particles and container damage. Ideal for inspecting glass and PET containers filled with liquids such as water, juices, soft drinks, spirits, and milk-based beverages, it supports production throughput of up to 75,000 bottles per hour. The system is engineered for seamless integration into your existing line, with automatic type change-over and remote service support via the GRS platform, ensuring minimal downtime. Its hygienic design features smooth surfaces, easing the cleaning process and maintaining high sanitary standards. The Linatronic 774-C not only maintains high inspection accuracy with a low false rejection rate of 0.3 percent but also ensures energy efficiency through its multitasking inspection modules.

Benefits

  • Enhances product safety by detecting even the smallest contaminants and defects.
  • Ensures high production reliability with a low false rejection rate of just 0.3%.
  • Minimizes downtime with quick container type change-over and remote assistance.
  • Reduces cleaning time with a hygienic design that resists dirt buildup.
  • Supports high-speed operations, inspecting up to 75,000 bottles per hour.

General


Applications
Beverages,Water,Pet containers,Milk and milk-based drinks,Spirits,Plant-based milk alternatives,Juices,Soft drinks,Glass bottles
End products
Cow milk bottles,Bottled mineral water,Apple juice,Vodka bottles,Orange juice,Lemon-lime soda,Carbonated cola,Sparkling water,Whiskey bottles,Almond milk cartons
Steps before
Filling,Bottle washing
Steps after
Packing,Labeling
Input ingredients
glass containers,PET containers,bottles,full containers
Output ingredients
inspected bottles,inspected containers,defect-free containers,safe products
Market info
Krones is renowned for its expertise in manufacturing beverage and liquid food processing and packaging equipment, offering comprehensive solutions that include filling, packaging technology, and processing systems, and is reputed for innovation and quality in the industry.

Technical Specifications


Inspection speed
Up to 75,000 bottles per hour
Container rotation
90° rotation
Inspection views
360° inspection with eight views
Detection capabilities
Foreign objects,damage,hairline cracks
Inspection modules
Two modules with eight cameras
Container compatibility
Glass and PET containers
Defect detection
Non-transparent and semi-transparent foreign objects
False rejection rate
0.3%

Operating Characteristics


Inspection type
Glass / PET bottle inspection
Container rotation
90° rotations
Inspection coverage
360° inspection
Automation level
Automatic adjustment for container types
Energy efficiency
Energy-saving components
Inspection speed
Up to 75,000 bottles per hour
Remote service capability
Available with GRS remote service
Multitasking capability
Capable

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Compact
Container Type
Glass / PET
Control Panel Type
Automated
Discharge Method
Conveyor Belt
Inspection Type
360° Inspection
Camera Quantity
Eight cameras
Container Rotation
90°

Custom Options


Control panel type
Automatic adjustment
Integration possibilities
GRS remote service platform
Container compatibility
Glass / PET
Inspection modules
Multitasking