Closure inspection system for crown corks and metal caps

Ensure product integrity with high-speed 360° closure inspection designed to detect damage, misapplication, and seating faults on crown corks and metal caps, optimizing your bottling line efficiency.

Inspects and Verifies Closure Integrity

The Innocheck CFI Closure Inspection System by KHS Group is designed for high-speed production lines in the beverage, food, and non-food industries. Specializing in inspecting crown corks and screw caps, this system employs a 360° high-resolution imaging process with innovative software to detect even marginal quality deficiencies, ensuring product safety and packaging hygiene.

The system efficiently processes up to 72,000 closures per hour, making it ideal for bottling companies involved in diverse applications such as beer, soft drinks, milk, juices, and spirits. Integration into existing production lines is seamless, thanks to its compact design and robust intralogistics systems. The equipment is constructed with long-life LEDs and protective cylinders to conserve resources and reduce maintenance costs. Optional configurations and engineering support are available to tailor the solution to specific production requirements.

Benefits

  • Ensures packaging integrity with 360° inspection, minimizing product recalls.
  • Increases production efficiency by processing up to 72,000 closures per hour.
  • Reduces maintenance costs with durable, long-life LED components.
  • Adapts seamlessly to existing lines, enhancing operational flexibility.
  • Conserves resources through optimized design, supporting sustainability efforts.

General


Applications
Food,Beverages,Liquid food,Wine,Milk,Nonfood,Iced tea,Spirits,Still water,Homecare products,Juice,Soft drinks,Beer,Sparkling wine
End products
Carbonated soft drink cans,Shampoo bottles,Wine bottles,Uht milk cartons,Canned foods,Pet water bottles,Orange juice bottles,Glass beer bottles,Whiskey bottles,Champagne bottles,Iced tea cans,Detergent bottles
Steps before
Filling,Capping
Steps after
Quality Inspection,Labeling,Packaging
Input ingredients
crown corks,metal screw caps
Output ingredients
inspected crown corks,inspected metal screw caps
Market info
KHS is known for manufacturing innovative filling and packaging systems for the beverage, food, and non-food industries, renowned for their engineering expertise, high-quality standards, and sustainable solutions in ensuring efficient production processes.

Technical Specifications


Speed
Up to 72,000 closures per hour
Inspection Method
360° angle inspection
Resolution
High-resolution capture
Inspection Criteria
Presence,correct seating,damage
Automation
Automatic evaluation and assessment
Light Source
Long-life LEDs

Operating Characteristics


Closure inspection angle
360°
Image resolution
High-resolution
Inspection speed
Up to 72,000 closures per hour
Fault detection
Presence,correct seating,and damage detection
Additional inspection functions
Color and sealing label
Automation level
Automatic evaluation and assessment
Blind spots
Eliminated with overlapping image regions
Maintenance
Simple with protective cylinders

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Container type
PET / Glass / Metal
Closure type
Crown cork / Metal screw cap
Product compatibility
Beverages / Liquid food

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Control panel type
Digital
Discharge method
N/A