X-ray assisted empty bottle inspection

Enhance your production line with advanced X-ray and optical technology to ensure precise empty bottle inspection, detecting hidden defects and contaminants with unparalleled accuracy, while safeguarding product integrity and reducing operational downtime.

Inspects and Detects Faults in Empty Bottles

The HEUFT InLine II IXS from HEUFT SYSTEMTECHNIK is a versatile X-ray and optical inspection system designed for comprehensive empty bottle examination. Utilizing pulsed X-ray strobes and high-performance optical cameras, it ensures maximum detection accuracy for identifying chips, fractures, and residual liquids, which are typically hard to spot. This system is engineered for industries such as beverage, food, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring that products like bottled water, soft drinks, and pharmaceutical syrups meet stringent quality standards. Capable of inspecting up to 72,000 bottles per hour, it integrates seamlessly into high-speed production lines thanks to its advanced servo technology for container alignment and automated brand changes. The HEUFTreflexx A.I. image processing system enhances detection reliability with real-time image analysis, while its HEUFT SPECTRUM II platform offers an intuitive user interface that minimizes operator intervention. The system’s modular design permits future upgrades and bespoke configurations, supported by HEUFT’s engineering expertise. Emphasizing sustainability, the equipment’s low radiation X-ray technology and robust construction reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs, with features like CIP (Clean-In-Place) compatibility optimizing hygiene and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Ensures product quality and safety by detecting virtually invisible faults in bottles.
  • Increases production efficiency by inspecting up to 72,000 bottles per hour.
  • Minimizes operational costs with automated alignment and brand changes, reducing manual intervention.
  • Enhances sustainability with low radiation pulsed X-ray technology, decreasing energy usage.
  • Facilitates compliance with hygiene standards through CIP-compatible design and easy maintenance.

General


Applications
Food,Beverages,Package inspection,Labelling,Container transport,Full containers,Empty containers,Fault rejection,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Labeled medicine bottles,Bottled water,Spirits,Ketchup bottles,Soft drinks,Beer,Rejected faulty pharmaceuticals,Mayonnaise jars,Wine,Inspected milk bottles,Labeled food jars,Pharmaceutical syrups,Labeled beverage bottles,Transported beverage containers,Juice,Empty beverage bottles,Tablet bottles,Glass containers for cosmetics,Glass vials,Filled food jars,Ampoules
Steps before
Empty bottle collection,Empty bottle delivery,Container sorting
Steps after
Filling,Bottle capping,Labeling,Packing
Input ingredients
empty bottles,containers,foreign objects,residual liquids,dirt,defects
Output ingredients
inspected bottles,fault-free containers,rejected faulty bottles
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 Type
X-ray / Optical
Detection Technologies
X-ray strobes / High-performance cameras
Inspection Coverage
360° all-around inspection
Automation Level
Highly automated / Self-explanatory user guidance
Capacity
Up to 72,000 empty bottles per hour
False Rejection Rate
0.03% for base and sidewall / 0.01% for residual liquid
Radiation Type
Pulsed X-ray technology
Radiation Safety
Minimal radiation exposure
Servo Technology
Automatic alignment during inspection
Network Interface
Gigabit Ethernet / TCP/IP
Brand Changeover
Automatic servo-controlled adjustment

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Highly automated / AI integrated
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Changeover time
Automatic adjustment during brand changes
CIP/SIP
Not applicable
Cleaning method
Automatic / Manual Intervention minimised
Energy efficiency
Low radiation / Environmentally optimised
Operation type
Real-time detection and analysis

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Glass bottles
Fault detection
Chips,cracks,dirt

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Control panel type
Self-explanatory touch screen
Discharge method
Servo-controlled rejection system

Custom Options


Control panel type
Self-explanatory human machine interface
Integration possibilities
Network-based with future-proof network interfaces
Automatic brand change
Servo-controlled conveyor belt adjustment
X-ray technology
Pulsed X-ray technology for reduced radiation exposure