Empty can inspection system for beverage industry

Quickly identify defects in empty cans to ensure quality and safety before filling, reducing costly jams and rejects in high-speed production lines.

Detects Defects in Empty Cans

The IO 700 from Antares Vision Group is an advanced Empty Can Inspection System designed to maintain the integrity of beverages and canned goods by detecting defects before filling. It excels at identifying imperfections such as scratches, dents, foreign inclusions, and deformations in cans using artificial vision and optional X-ray modules for thorough inspections. With its capability to handle various can sizes and types, this system integrates seamlessly into high-speed, continuous operations within beverage and food packaging lines. The IO 700’s intuitive interface allows for easy operation and data analysis, reducing production costs and minimizing waste by decreasing jams and rejects. It supports robust production records and picture storage, ensuring comprehensive quality control and traceability. Additionally, the system’s expandable architecture allows for future upgrades and the inclusion of additional inspection modules, providing manufacturers with a scalable solution that adapts to evolving production needs.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by identifying and removing defective cans before filling.
  • Minimizes production line stoppages by significantly reducing jams and rejects.
  • Increases efficiency with high-speed, continuous inspection capabilities.
  • Enables detailed traceability with comprehensive production records and image storage.
  • Supports future growth with expandable inspection modules for customized solutions.

General


Applications
Food and drink packaging,Beverages,Canned goods
End products
Canned cocktails,Canned soup,Canned fruits,Ready-to-drink teas,Energy drinks,Fruit juices,Sparkling water,Carbonated soft drinks,Canned vegetables,Craft beer
Steps before
Can manufacturing,Cleaning,Conveying,De-palletizing
Steps after
Filling,Seaming,Quality control,Packaging
Input ingredients
empty cans
Output ingredients
inspected cans,defect-free cans
Market info
Antares Vision is renowned for providing inspection, track and trace, and quality control systems primarily to the pharmaceutical, food, and beverage industries, ensuring product integrity and supply chain transparency.

Technical Specifications


Defect Detection
Scratches,fragments,deformations
Residual Liquid Detection
X-ray module
Can Size Compatibility
Various can sizes and types
Inspection Speed
High-speed
Inspection Method
Artificial vision,360° optional
Data Analysis
Available
Additional Inspections
Expandable
Interface
User-friendly

Operating Characteristics


Inspection Method
360° cans inspection,Inner sidewalls,Inner base
Defect Detection
Scratches,fragments,foreign bodies,deformations
Automation Level
Automatic
Detection Technology
Artificial vision,X-ray
Can Type Compatibility
Various can sizes and types
Production Speed
Suitable for high-speeds
Data Handling
Production records and picture storage
User Interface
User-friendly interface

Material Compatibility


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

Custom Options


Can Size
Various sizes
Inspection Method
Artificial vision / X-ray module
Interface
User-friendly
Integration Capabilities
Expandable with other inspections
Inspection Type
360° cans inspection (optional)