Label inspection system for quality control

Ensure impeccable label accuracy and product safety by detecting and rejecting flawed labels, dates, and codes before the final packaging phase.

Inspects and Verifies Labels, Dates, and Codes

The Checkmat Label Inspection System from Krones offers precise label, date, and code verification for beverage and personal care product lines. Designed for high-speed operations, it employs dual cameras for 360-degree container inspection, detecting misplacements and defects on up to 90,000 items per hour. The system integrates seamlessly into existing lines, requires no manual camera adjustments, and is optimized for all label types, including glossy surfaces. By improving line efficiency and reducing waste through automatic rejection of faulty items, it supports continuous production. Krones’ system is built with energy-efficient LED lighting, ensuring minimal power consumption, and supports industries seeking rigorous quality assurance in packaging.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by ensuring only correctly labeled and coded items proceed to market.
  • Increases line efficiency through automatic detection and ejection of defective containers.
  • Simplifies operations with no need for manual camera adjustments, accommodating various label types.
  • Supports high-speed production, handling up to 90,000 containers per hour.
  • Reduces energy consumption with optimized LED lighting.

General


Applications
Personal care products,Beverage packaging,Pet containers,Labels,Codes,Cans,Dates,Glass bottles
End products
Juice glass bottles,Cosmetic labels,Can labels,Pet bottle labels,Beer can labels,Soft drink pet containers,Expiry dates on food packaging,Batch codes on beverage bottles,Bottle labels,Shampoo bottles,Detergent labels,Personal care product packaging labels,Glass bottle labels
Steps before
Label Application,Container Filling,Container Sealing
Steps after
Quality Control,Packing,Distribution
Input ingredients
containers,labels,dates,codes
Output ingredients
flawless products,inspected containers
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.

Technical Specifications


Output
up to 90,000 containers per hour
Inspection Range
235 or 300 millimetres
Camera Unit
Newly developed camera unit
Presence Detection
Labels,dates,and codes
Correctness Detection
Pattern or logo,2D code,OCR-B
LED Lighting
Yes

Operating Characteristics


Inspection Method
Camera-Based
Automation Level
Automatic Detection and Rejection
Label Presence Detection
Yes
Label Correctness Verification
Pattern/Logo Matching,OCR-B
Label Position Accuracy
Adjustable
Max Output Capacity
Up to 90,000 containers per hour
Lighting Type
LED
Inspection Range
235 or 300 millimeters

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Glass/PET/Cans etc.

Custom Options


Integration possibilities
PLC / SCADA
Camera and lighting units adjustability
No adjustment required