Compact fill level and cap inspection system
Ensure flawless beverage quality by integrating a compact system for precise fill level and cap inspection. Perfect for space-constrained setups, this solution enhances production efficiency while safeguarding against defects.

Inspects Fill Levels and Caps Efficiently
The Checkmat Compact from Krones is an advanced inspection system that integrates seamlessly into high-speed bottling lines, offering precise fill level and cap inspection for beverage producers. Its compact design makes it ideal for facilities with limited space, while its high-frequency, infrared, and camera technologies deliver accurate and reliable inspection results for containers, ranging from PET bottles to milk cartons and cans. This system is equipped with filler and cap management features, ensuring that only flawless products reach the market. Automatic rail adjustments and inspection unit height settings streamline integration and operation, reducing downtime and maintenance efforts. The Checkmat Compact is a critical asset for the food and beverage industry, maintaining quality and operational efficiency in diverse environments.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality with precise fill level and cap inspection.
- Saves space while maintaining full inspection functionality.
- Minimizes production disruptions by safely rejecting faulty containers.
- Streamlines installation with compact design and automatic adjustments.
- Supports diverse beverage applications with versatile inspection technologies.
- Applications
- Cappers,Bottling lines,Liquid formulations,Water,Bottled beverages,Pet containers,Milk and milk-based drinks,Spirits,Fillers,Juice,Soft drinks,Cans,Glass bottles
- End products
- Carbonated soft drink cans,Glass bottled lemonade,Vodka bottles,Milk cartons,Pet bottled spring water,Canned iced tea,Water bottles,Orange juice bottles,Dairy milk bottles,Whiskey bottles
- Steps before
- Filling,Capping
- Steps after
- Packing,Labeling
- Input ingredients
- containers,bottles,caps,materials
- Output ingredients
- inspected containers,flawless products,rejected faulty materials
- 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.
- Fill level inspection technology
- High-frequency,infrared,camera,gamma,X-ray
- Cap inspection type
- 360° inspection,tamper-evident ring inspection
- Automation
- Automatic rail and inspection unit height adjustment
- Footprint requirement
- Compact
- Inspection speed
- High speed (specific speed value not provided)
- Container compatibility
- Not specified (implied flexibility with container types)
- Compact footprint
- Small
- Automation level
- Automatic
- Fill level inspection technology
- High-frequency,infrared,camera,gamma,or X-ray
- 360° cap inspection
- Yes
- Tamper-evident ring inspection
- Yes*
- Filler management
- Included
- Production management
- Included
- Quality management
- Included
- Safety management
- Included
- Automatic height adjustment
- Yes
- Changeover time
- Quick
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Filling line compatibility
- Yes
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Space requirements
- Low/Small footprint
- Control panel type
- HMI/Touchscreen
- Integration possibilities
- PLC/SCADA systems
- Automatic adjustment
- Rail and inspection unit height
- Inspection technology
- High-frequency,infrared,gamma,X-ray,camera
- Footprint size
- Compact/small