High-precision fill level checker for beverages and containers

Ensure precise fill levels and prevent product wastage by accurately inspecting containers at high speeds, making it an essential solution for maintaining quality and efficiency in your production line.

Checks Fill Levels in Containers

The Innocheck FHC Fill Height Control by KHS Group is designed to ensure accuracy and reliability in fill level inspection across a range of industries, including beverage, food, and non-food sectors. This modular system stands out with its ability to utilize high-frequency, X-ray/gamma-ray, camera, and infrared technologies to cater to specific container types and industry needs. It can inspect up to 120,000 containers per hour, making it suitable for high-speed, continuous production lines. The equipment seamlessly integrates into automated operations and offers low maintenance costs with wear-free components. Compliance with safety and operational standards is supported by KHS Group’s engineering expertise. Additionally, the system is customizable, providing options to complement various production line requirements efficiently.

Benefits

  • Maximizes production efficiency with high-speed inspection of up to 120,000 containers per hour.
  • Lowers maintenance costs with robust, wear-free components and simple integration.
  • Provides flexible inspection solutions with multiple sensor options for precision.
  • Decreases downtime through quick, modular changeovers and automation capability.
  • Enhances product safety and quality by ensuring precise fill levels consistently.

General


Applications
Food,Beverages,Liquid food,Wine,Milk,Nonfood,Iced tea,Spirits,Still water,Homecare products,Juice,Soft drinks,Beer,Sparkling wine
End products
Liquid soap dispensers,Bottled mineral water,Tetra pak iced tea,Pasteurized milk cartons,Packaged fruit juice,Bottled sparkling wine,Chilled white wine,Household cleaning spray bottles,Carbonated cola drinks,Distilled whiskey
Steps before
Purification,Emulsification,Mixing
Steps after
Packing,Labeling,Quality Control
Input ingredients
glass bottles,PET bottles,glass jars,plastic containers,transparent glass,liquid beverages
Output ingredients
checked glass bottles,checked PET bottles,checked glass jars,checked plastic containers,accurate fill level
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


Capacity
60,000–120,000 containers per hour
Measurement Method
High-frequency,X-ray/gamma-ray,Camera,Infrared
Measurement Accuracy
High-resolution images,Ionizing radiation
Container Type
Glass,PET bottles,Glass jars,Plastic containers
Automation
Modular system
Sensitivity to Light
Insensitive to daylight (Infrared)
Maintenance
Low maintenance costs
Changeover Time
Short changeover times
Radiation Source
Disconnectible (X-ray),Wear-free (Gamma-ray)

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Working mechanism
X-ray / Gamma-ray / IR / Camera
Integrated steps
High-frequency / X-ray / Camera
Inspection speed
60,000 – 120,000 containers per hour
Maintenance requirement
Low maintenance costs
System flexibility
Individually adaptable
System design
Modular

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen / PLC Interface
Integration possibilities
Intralogistics / IT Systems
Measuring methods
High-frequency / X-ray / Gamma-ray / Camera / Infrared
Modular system
Choice of modules based on container type
Sustainability features
Low maintenance costs / Efficient checking
Compact design
IR system with compact design