Empty crate inspection system

Ensure flawless quality by inspecting empty crates for damage and design faults, offering high-resolution image analysis and reliable rejection to maintain product integrity and brand reputation across high-speed production lines.

Inspects and Rejects Faulty Crates

The HEUFT LKX from HEUFT SYSTEMTECHNIK is designed for comprehensive empty crate inspection, ensuring quality control across beverage, food, and pharmaceutical industries. It uses high-resolution, real-time image processing to scrutinize each crate’s sidewalls, identifying and rejecting damaged or non-compliant crates. Capable of inspecting up to 7,200 crates per hour, it maintains optimal throughput in continuous, automated operations. The system supports seamless brand changeovers, automatically adjusting inspection parameters to accommodate different crate designs and sizes. Featuring robust network-based documentation and real-time product tracking, it enhances operational transparency and efficiency. Engineered for durability, the HEUFT LKX is built with corrosion-resistant materials and requires minimal maintenance, ensuring reliability in high-pressure production environments. Compliance with industry standards and the ability to integrate with existing production lines further highlights its versatility and value as a critical component in maintaining brand integrity and production efficiency.

Benefits

  • Ensures product quality and brand purity by reliably rejecting defective crates.
  • Enhances operational efficiency with automatic brand changeover, reducing manual intervention.
  • Minimizes false rejection rates through intelligent real-time image processing and AI integration.
  • Streamlines quality control with precise, network-based product tracking and documentation.
  • Decreases maintenance time with durable, easy-to-clean construction.

General


Applications
Food,Pharma,Beverage
End products
Empty food packaging crates,Empty beverage crates,Empty pharmaceutical crates
Steps before
Unpacking
Steps after
Inspection,Rejection,Packing,Conveyor Transfer
Input ingredients
empty bottle crates
Output ingredients
fault-free crates,rejected faulty crates
Market info
HEUFT is known for its expertise in inline quality inspection systems and automation solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, with a reputation for innovation and reliability in ensuring product safety and integrity.

Technical Specifications


Inspection Speed
up to 7,200 empty crates per hour
Detection Type
Real-time image processing
Automation
Automatic adjustment for brand changes
Image Resolution
High-resolution,undistorted colour photographs
Network Capability
Gigabit Ethernet and TCP/IP
Operating System
In-house developed for security
Product Tracking
Continuous product tracking with HEUFTSPECTRUM TX
Rejection System
HEUFT xcase or conveyor stop signal
Detection Accuracy
Minimizes false rejection rate

Operating Characteristics


Sidewall Inspection Capability
Comprehensive,all four walls
Inspection Technology
High-resolution,undistorted color photographs
Automation Level
Automatic adjustment
Brand Changeover
Automatic,motor-adjusted
Real-time Image Processing
Real-time with HEUFT reflexx A.I.
Learning Capability
Teaching in individual quality requirements
Fault Rejection
Reliable,with conveyor stop or rejection system activation
Network Compatibility
Gigabit Ethernet,TCP/IP

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Construction
Easy to clean
Detection unit adjustment
Automatic

Custom Options


Control panel type
Graphical user interface with touchscreen
Integration possibilities
Network compatible (Gigabit Ethernet,TCP/IP)
Automatic brand changeover
Yes
Central control platform
HEUFT SPECTRUM TX
Real-time image processing system
HEUFT reflexx A.I.
Remote maintenance capabilities
Yes
Multilingual menu structure
Yes
Password protected operator levels
Yes