Leakage detection for beverage cans

Ensure each canned beverage leaves your facility ready to impress, with precise leak detection measuring internal pressure without contact.

Detects Leaks in Beverage Cans

The Checkmat SLD from Krones is a sophisticated leakage detection system designed for the beverage industry. What sets this equipment apart is its contact-free operation using a 3D laser scanning process to accurately detect leaks in beverage cans. By projecting a fanned-out laser beam onto each can and capturing the lid’s bulge profile, it reliably assesses internal pressure without halting your production line. This method ensures continuous, high-speed operation without wear-related downtime and eliminates the need for physical contact, thus maintaining the cans’ integrity. Ideal for dynamic food and beverage environments, the Checkmat SLD is beneficial for applications involving soda, juice, spirits, milk, and water. With a focus on efficiency and integration, it requires a corresponding layout drawing of the filling line, with pressure usually stabilizing around 30 minutes post-filling. This unit streamlines quality assurance, ensuring only perfectly sealed cans proceed down the line, effectively reducing waste and safeguarding product quality.

Benefits

  • Increases production efficiency by detecting leaks without stopping the line.
  • Minimizes product waste with precise, contact-free pressure evaluation.
  • Maintains product integrity with non-invasive 3D laser scanning.
  • Ensures high-speed operation without wear-related downtime.
  • Supports diverse beverage canning applications, enhancing versatility.

General


Applications
Water,Milk and milk-based drinks,Beverage cans,Spirits,Plant-based milk alternatives,Juice,Soft drinks
End products
Sparkling water cans,Soda cans,Canned evaporated milk,Canned almond milk,Beer cans,Mixed spirit cocktails in cans,Orange juice cans
Steps before
Filling
Steps after
Packing,Conveying,Labelling
Input ingredients
beverage cans
Output ingredients
leakproof beverage cans,rejected cans
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


Leakage Detection Type
Seam Leakage Detection (SLD)
Detection Method
Contact-free with 3D scanner and camera
Automation
Camera-analyzed laser-generated 3D profile
Speed Restrictions
No speed restrictions
Internal Pressure Evaluation
Based on lid bulge

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Contact-free with 3D scanner and camera
Integrated steps
Leakage detection through internal pressure measurement
Automation level
Automatic
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
No changeover required
Energy efficiency
Efficient due to contact-free process
Cleaning method
Not applicable (contact-free)
Speed restrictions
No speed restrictions

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Metal cans

Physical Characteristics


Lid bulge measurement
Determines internal pressure
Contact-free scanning
3D scanner and camera
Scanner type
Fanned-out laser beam
Construction
Non-contact method,no wear
Machine layout requirement
Needs corresponding layout drawing

Custom Options


Contact-free operation
Yes
Integration with filling line layout
Required