HEUFT InLine
What is the definition of an empty bottle inspection?
An all-around inspection of the bottle with stress cracks in the base of PET HEUFT redefines the state of the art in the
before filling - the HEUFT InLine solves bottles or transparent faults behind empty bottle inspection sector again and
this task using a minimum amount knurling marks. again. Standards are set by combining
of space whilst providing maximum extensive practical experience and the
inspection quality. HEUFT offers this top-class technology use of the latest technical possibilities.
in a linear machine. This reduces the New techniques are regularly offered as
It is possible to detect small faults even investment and maintenance costs retrofits so that this level of technological
in difficult areas by means of the HEUFT involved. The operating advantages, development is always achieved. This
reflexx image processing system. The e.g. during a brand change, are a makes the HEUFT InLine a future-proof
HEUFT InLine is impressive because it further plus factor which have made this investment.
reliably detects faults with an extremely system so successful.
low false rejection rate whether dealing
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A 6 mm x 6 mm fault Foreign object
A 3 mm x 3 mm fault Glass splinter
Base inspection
The optical base inspection checks the regards the base are marked as objects a small fault and tolerable fluctuations
inside and the outside of the container and evaluated. It is even possible to in the bottle material therefore achieves
base. An in-focus and extremely high- find transparent contamination which an impressive quality.
contrast picture of the base is taken by can hardly be identified by the human
means of the stroboscope illumination. eye due to the use of optical filters.
Existing structures such as knurling
marks on glass bottles as well as mould HEUFT uses a sophisticated centring
injection points on plastic bottles are method for the base picture so that this
filtered out during the subsequent image also functions when the bottle material
analysis. Contamination or damage as is not optimal. The selectivity between
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Residual liquid in a container
Residual liquid detection
Liquid in a container before the filling change this field. Even a single drop of
process poses a high risk to the quality lye can be reliably detected in this way.
of a product. Such residue is found
in the HEUFT InLine by means of two The IR detection
different measuring methods: The infrared measurement is based on
the absorption of infrared radiation in
The HF detection a liquid. Non-conductive material can
An electric field is generated in the be detected by a special sensor which
base area of the container in the case measures the infrared radiation which
of the high frequency measurement. has passed through.
Conductive liquids in a container
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Double sidewall inspection with a 90° rotation
Sidewall inspection
An all-around view of a bottle is a basic to clearly differentiate these from on the bottle or scuffing and opaque
requirement in order to detect all the possible existing faults. Embossed as well as transparent faults due to the
possible contamination and damage. marks which occur in an undefined development of intelligent filters.
A picture is taken, the bottle is rotated position can be localised by means of
and another picture is taken in the the finely staggered sectioning of the Therefore HEUFT has set another
HEUFT InLine so that the edge areas of picture signal. The image processing milestone towards optimal detection
one view are in the centre of the picture system is thus in a position to detect reliability with a minimum false rejection
in the next view. faults which are hidden behind such rate.
glass marks. It is now even possible
The existing structures are examined to differentiate between common
in the pictures of the bottles in order disturbing effects such as drops of water
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Sealing surface inspection
Finish inspection
Faults and cracks on the bottle finish For this LED strobes project different way. Faulty bottles are removed directly
endanger the safety of the product and coloured rings of light from above onto from the production flow. The inspec-
the health of the end user. The HEUFT the bottle opening. Their reflections are tion covers the complete sealing surface
InLine has a wide range of analysis tools specifically analysed due to an interac- of the finish but also the sealing lip, the
for specifically identifying critical faults tion of high-resolution camera tech- locking ring and the curved side finish
around the bottle opening. A specially nology and high-performance image area below it. The technology clearly
developed detection technology is now processing and filter procedures. differentiates between tolerable signs of
also available providing even more pre- Chips but also faults without the loss of wear and real threats to the safety of the
cise results as an alternative to the stand- material such as thermal cracks, stress product. This reduces the false rejection
ard integrated, single-coloured optical cracks or rust stains which occurred in the rate to a minimum and increases the
finish and sealing surface inspection. glassworks are precisely detected in this efficiency of the complete filling line.
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Thread detection
Thread detection
Damage to the thread of a screw clo- A picture is taken of the complete possible. The total length can also be
sure finish makes it difficult to open the circumference of the closure area by measured when examining the com-
bottle and can cause cuts depending means of two cameras and mirror plete thread. This ensures that smooth
on the extent of the damage. cabinets. The individual pictures of the chips at the beginning or end of the
different views are then put together thread turn can also be detected.
The optical HEUFT thread detection and checked for faults.
inspects the screw closure finish on a
glass bottle completely. In contrast The HEUFT reflexx image processing
to comparable systems the complete system makes a clear separation
thread is also examined if it has more between uncritical signs of wear
than one thread turn. and critical chips in the thread turn
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The HEUFT InLine IX identifies shell-shaped fractures and glass splinters, to name but a few.
Simply detecting more – with X-ray strobes!
Shell-shaped fractures on the sidewall, world ever. X-ray strobes produce several conventional methods are therefore
base chips or glass splinters surrounded pictures of the complete base and sidewall reliably detected. Because regardless
by residual liquid on the bottom of the area of each individual empty bottle with of whether glass splinters in a bottle or
bottle: certain types of faults cannot be an unequalled low radiation exposure. faults with loss of material such as shell-
reliably detected in all cases even with This is even possible along high-speed shaped fractures or chips: they have a
sophisticated camera technology. We lines practically without any motion blurs. significant effect on the X-ray absorption
have developed the HEUFT InLine IX in The detection pictures are digitally trans- and are clearly visible in the pictures.
order to close this safety gap. It combines ferred to the HEUFT reflexx², our latest The HEUFT InLine IX revolutionises the
tried and tested detection processes with generation of high-performance image state of the art in this important sector
the patented, particularly careful and processing systems with six times higher by massively extending the boundaries of
precise pulsed radiometric measurement resolution, to be evaluated. Minute faults detection reliability during the inspection
as the first empty bottle inspector in the which are only difficult to identify using of empty bottles.
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The HEUFT reflexx image processing card
The HEUFT reflexx image processing system
Combining several camera pictures Many of the necessary image analyses
and X-ray images in real time can only are carried out by the HEUFT reflexx
be achieved with an extremely powerful technology on a hardware level. This
image processing technology. The saves time which can then be used for the
calculating speeds of image processors subsequent analysis on a software level.
available on the market are quickly Each individual container is meticulously
exhausted in this connection. Therefore inspected using this procedure even
HEUFT develops its own image processing in the case of lines with an output of
systems which are exactly tailored to the 72,000 containers per hour.
requirements of the inspection devices.
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The HEUFT CleanDesign - tidy and clean
The HEUFT InLine is not only impressive hygiene. The middle of the inspection when cleaning are searched for in vain
due to its inspection results. Furthermore table of this equipment variant is raised in the case of this construction.
importance was attached to optimal and therefore the liquids required to
hygienic conditions with regard to its clean the device can drain off via special Easily accessible maintenance and
construction. channels and openings. The risk of operating elements are also part of
remnants collecting, “dirty corners“ the HEUFT CleanDesign. A central
The machine platform integrated forming and bacteria accumulating has lubrication system and a motor-
as standard already prevents the therefore been eliminated. The surfaces controlled vertical adjustment device are
accumulation of dirt inside the device. to be cleaned are relatively high, both examples of a clean intersection
Its smooth surfaces are easy to clean. arranged in a user-friendly manner, between man and machine which makes
The roof table which is available as clearly visible and easily accessible. it easy to keep the machine in optimal
an option ensures the highest level of Dark corners which could be overlooked condition during daily operation.
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Brand changes at the push of a button
A specific container rotation for an for each individual type of container - the performance of the empty bottle
optimal complete inspection of empty the bottles are placed in precisely the inspector. The risk of causing damage to
bottles and an automatic adjustment correct position at all the inspection the system or interference to the bottle
of the conveyor belts for a simple and stations as a result. Brand changes are flow due to containers which are too
fast brand change: the HEUFT InLine carried out fully automatically due to large has therefore been eliminated.
IS and the HEUFT InLine IX make it clearly reproducible brand adjustments Furthermore container tracking along
possible. Eight servomotors take over on the other hand: the height and width the complete system ensures that the
the separate drive in each case and of the belts adapt themselves exactly to bottles really pass through all the
the adjustment of the belt drives of the changed bottle format at the touch intended inspections and that the results
these models - the infeed conveyor is of a button. In addition the servo control are recorded in a container-specific
also servo-controlled. Thus on the one reduces the proportion of components electronic data sheet. The empty bottle
hand a specifically adjustable angle prone to wear. A special infeed check in question is rejected if it contains an
of rotation is implemented respectively prevents non-brand containers impairing identified fault.
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Specifications
The HEUFT InLine with HEUFT reflexx dermic needle, a tamper evidence ring The false rejection rate of the All Surface
technology offers an optimal fault detec- for a plastic screw closure, crumpled up Empty Bottle Inspector (ASEBI) is less than
tion with a minimum false rejection rate. paper (wet, 70 mm x 70 mm) and an 0.5 % of the bottles processed.
In this way standard glass bottles which O-ring (10 mm diameter) lying on the We would be pleased to inform you of
contain the following foreign objects are base. other guaranteed values for standard bot-
detected with a reliability of 99.9 % and The detection accuracy is also 99.9 % in tles as well as individual containers upon
rejected: the case of: request.
wire (bent open paper clip), crumpled up 1 ml residual lye on the bottle base, a An automatic test bottle log checks the
film from a cigarette packet, a cigarette 25 mm² black mark on the sidewall, a detection reliability of the HEUFT InLine
filter, a razor-blade (halved lengthways), 3 mm wide notch on the sealing surface at regular, freely configurable intervals.
a drinking straw (white, upright on the of the finish and a 3 mm wide interrup-
base), a crown cork, a condom, a hypo- tion to the thread.
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Your cost advantages with HEUFT
We do everything in order to provide • no change parts necessary • robust and stable components
the highest quality at the best price: • fast trouble shooting due to the • long service life
• the HEUFT SPECTRUM range with HEUFT PILOT operating surface • hard-wearing design
a uniform hardware and software • low false rejection rate due to a • the HEUFT TeleService - fast
architecture clear distinction between real faults trouble shooting by means of
• an in-house developed image and tolerable deviations help for self-help
processing system which is optimally • minimum maintenance required • a future-proof investment due to
tailored to the application • minimal cleaning necessary retrofit option for new technologies
• easy integration into existing lines • easy identification of wearing parts • a modular system for easy retrofit-
• advantageous spare parts storage and spare parts due to an inte- ting
• minimum amount of space required grated spare parts catalogue with
• fast changeover times exploded views and photographs
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Networking
• integrated Ethernet interfaces and • automatic transfer of counter
TCP / IP access to all networks readings or fault messages by SMS
• connection capability to a pre- to a mobile phone or by email if
configured DDE interface and SQL required
database • firewall protected connection to
• operation possible either via jog the remote service via Ethernet -
shuttle or touchscreen on the TFT the HEUFT TeleService can access
screen at the device or via a network the line directly and rectify faults
• the HEUFT PILOT graphical user at short notice by means of remote
interface with a comprehensible diagnosis if the customer wishes
menu structure for easy operating
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The HEUFT PILOT
• multilingual, simply arranged, views - the order can be sent from regarding the necessary steps in
comprehensible menu structure the device either to an internal order to exclude possible operating
with extensive help boxes and purchasing department or directly errors
complete online user‘s manual - the to HEUFT • clear fault messages with service
user interface can be supplied in • password-protected operator levels notes and support in order to avoid
any language / graphic characters which can be freely adjusted to suit downtimes
if required the tasks of the operating staff, the
• easy identification of spare parts quality assurance department etc.
with online and offline spare parts • the operator receives all the infor-
list with photographs and exploded mation during a brand changeover
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The HEUFT flip The HEUFT DELTA-K The HEUFT DELTA-FW
The HEUFT rejector
Different rejection systems are used for The HEUFT flip The HEUFT DELTA-K
the HEUFT InLine depending on the • a single-segment rejector for • a multi-segment rejector which is
application. cylindrical containers particularly well suited for the empty
• a particularly smooth transversal bottle section
The HEUFT DELTA-FW acceleration of the containers • smooth rejection even of shaped
• a robust all-round system for speeds • an extremely compact, hygienic or unstable containers by means of
up to 72,000 containers per hour construction single-point guidance
• lying containers, foreign objects
and broken bottles in the infeed The HEUFT mono
area are cleared away • a single-segment rejector for
cylindrical containers
• an extremely compact, hygienic
construction
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The HEUFT SX The HEUFT eXaminer XA The HEUFT fluid
Other HEUFT products
The following products may also be of The HEUFT eXaminer XA The HEUFT fluid
interest to you: • an X-ray inspection for filled • the detection of residual liquids
containers and metal closures
The HEUFT SX • low radiation rates • up to 120,000 bottles per hour
• sorts returnable glass and PET • the detection of foreign objects
bottles even on curved container bases The HEUFT synchron
• up to 72,000 bottles per hour • an optimal detection due to the • careful bottle transport
• ensures an unmixed container flow use of the HEUFT reflexx image • bringing containers together
• compact construction, minimum processing technology without applying pressure
space required • for glass and PET bottles, cans
and plastic containers
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CONTACT DETAILS
HEUFT SYSTEMTECHNIK GMBH HEUFT LTD. HEUFT HISPANIA, S.A. HEUFT QUALIPLUS B.V.
Burgbrohl, GERMANY Tamworth, GREAT BRITAIN Madrid, SPAIN Deventer, NETHERLANDS
Phone: +49 2636 56 0 Phone: +44 1 827 25 5800 Phone: +34 91 6667 300 Phone: + 31 570 6617 00
info@heuft.com uk@heuft.com spain@heuft.com netherlands@heuft.com
HEUFT FRANCE S.A. HEUFT ITALIA s.r.l. HEUFT SCAN Aps HEUFT USA Inc.
Brumath, FRANCE Vigevano, ITALY Gilleleje, DENMARK Downers Grove, USA
Phone: +33 388 59 3000 Phone: +39 0381 290411 Phone: +45 4836 5070 Phone: +1 630 968 9011
france@heuft.com italy@heuft.com scandinavia@heuft.com usa@heuft.com
HEUFT DO BRASIL Ltda. HEUFT S.A. HEUFT MEXICO S.A. de C.V. HEUFT Systems Technology Co., Ltd.
Alphaville-Barueri-SP-BRASIL Beccar, ARGENTINA Naucalpan de Juárez, MEXICO Shanghai, CHINA
Phone: +55 11 4195 7671 Phone: +54 11 4707 0936 Phone: +52 55 5374 3280 Phone: +86 21 6434 3911
brasil@heuft.com argentina@heuft.com mexico@heuft.com china@heuft.com
HEUFT ASIA LTD HEUFT AUSTRIA GMBH OOO HEUFT EURASIA INTERNET:
Hong Kong, CHINA Leobersdorf, AUSTRIA Moscow, RUSSIA www.heuft.com
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The HEUFT reflexx image processing
system for the highest inspection
quality with a minimum false rejection
rate
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The HEUFT InLine empty bottle inspection Folding sidewall
for containers made of glass and of plastic inspection module
for optimal
accessibility
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Very hygienic due to open Fast and precise
construction - machine reproducible brand
platform with flangeless adjustments
superstructure [more] *
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1000-1500
• series production makes short
delivery times and a very attractive
price possible
980
• high-precision glass in glass detection • modular design facilitates upgrading
615
with the HEUFT InLine IX and retrofitting
• reliable detection of shell-shaped • the HEUFT CleanDesign
1470
fractures, base chips and other • integrated, future-proof network inter-
FUNCTIONS damage with the HEUFT InLine IX face (Industrial Ethernet and TCP / IP)
• base and sidewall inspection • brand changes at the push of a button • remote service connection via the
• finish and thread inspection with the HEUFT InLine IS and the Internet and the SQL / DDE database
• the detection of transparent foil HEUFT InLine IX interface
[more]* 2280
• mineral ring detection [more]*
HMDIRP101 ENG 2.01
• scuffing detection
• two residual liquid detections (for lye THE ADVANTAGES * [more] informations on
and water as well as lacquer and oil) • maximum detection reliability www.heuft.com/ir
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