Inspection of returned crates with empty bottles

 
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HEUFT LX

Sorting out non-brand bottles and establishing brand purity:  the inspection of bottle crates.

The HEUFT LX returned crates with empty bottles inspection ensures that non-brand, dirty and damaged bottles and crates do not enter production.  The integrated majority detection controls the maximum share of these.  Therefore the HEUFT LX optimises line efficiency and reduces production costs sustainably.

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Top-down inspection

Ensuring unpacking suitability and safety:  checking the compartments and the handling grips.

Foreign objects, top-down bottles and faulty handgrip areas:  the HEUFT LX finds returned returnable bottle crates with such faults reliably.  It checks their complete insides from above using powerful illumination, camera and image processing technology for this.

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Each individual compartment is examined so that crates containing lying containers, top-down bottles or foreign objects are clearly identified and specifically rejected.  This ensures the unpacking suitability of the crate.  The detection of missing or broken handling grips prevents the risk of injuries.  Thus the HEUFT LX upholds the efficiency of the complete line as well as product safety.

 

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Closure, shape and colour check

Finding non-brand bottles:  identifying mixed up crates.

Correct brand, safe and efficient:  the HEUFT LX identifies mixed up crates and therefore protects against standstills, bottlenecks and productivity losses.

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Special optics detect neck rings, closures and lid logos.  The returned crates with empty bottles inspector even differentiates between different types of swing top bottles reliably – regardless of whether their closures are open or still positioned on the bottle.  It finds incorrectly coloured bottles with a homogeneous illumination from below and powerful camera technology.  X-ray technology is used for a clear differentiation between glass and PET.  The image processing system determines the number of non-brand containers and decides whether the crate should be rejected on the basis of individually adjustable parameters.  This prevents too many non-brand bottles entering the line and only being removed by the empty bottle sorting unit or the empty bottle inspector.

 

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Checking the height proportions

Always at the correct height:  profile measurement.

Distorted compartments, foreign objects under the bottle, broken or deformed containers:  different factors result in deviating height proportions in the crate.  The HEUFT LX records them by means of an ingenious sensor system.  The detection unit can examine different returned crates with empty bottles continuously.  It is so flexible in the course of this that it does not have to be readjusted each time for brand and program changes.

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Checking the dimensions

Identifying distorted crates reliably:  checking the crate geometry.

Non-brand, faulty and distorted:  the HEUFT LX sorts out bottle crates reliably which are not suitable for reuse because they do not belong to the current production program or cannot be unpacked.

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It determines the length of the diagonals of the crate and uncovers deviations to the target geometry for this.  Length, width and height are checked at the same time and compared to stored reference values.  The bottle crate in question is rejected before it can enter the line if they differ considerably from the ideal dimensions.

 

Colour and logo detection

Showing their colours:  checking the brand affiliation.

Detecting, comparing and keeping apart:  the ever-increasing diversity of brands also affects the outer packaging.  Colour and design are an important distinguishing criterion at the Point of Sale (POS).  The HEUFT LX checks the colouration of the crate colour and logos in order to make sure that the correct bottles are in the correct crate.

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It photographs the relevant area using a special colour camera.  The HEUFT reflexx image processing system evaluates the photograph and compares it in real time with the stored reference sample.  The result:  a homogeneous supply of the appropriate empty crates.

 

Combined evaluation of all the measuring results

Calculating the total probability:  analysis by means of fuzzy logic.

Combining, comparing and judging:  different measuring procedures only produce an optimal result when they are linked with each other.  After all not all the crates should be sorted out.  Even those with inconclusive, borderline properties can indeed be the correct ones.

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That is why the fuzzy logic calculates the probability of the individual values determined with regard to brand affiliation and combines them via a complex algorithm into the total probability.  Therefore empty crates of the correct brand with negligible deviations do not have to be sorted out.  This has a positive effect on the efficiency and productivity of the complete line for returnables.

 

The rejection of faults

Preventing recalls:  the reliable rejection of faulty crates.

Fast, careful and accurate:  highest precision when detecting faults is only effective if the products in question are also removed afterwards. The device either emits a conveyor stop signal or activates the corresponding rejection system, such as the HEUFT xcase, in order to remove incomplete crates from the production flow.

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Monitoraggio del prodotto e auto-test

Andare sul sicuro: tracciare esattamente il prodotto ed eseguire test di funzionamento a scadenza regolare.

Conoscere sempre la posizione esatta di ogni prodotto grazie a un sistema molto preciso di tracciamento. Questo assicura che nessun contenitore venga trascurato dall’ispezione.

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La verifica integrata di avvenuto scarto controlla che ogni prodotto classificato come difettoso venga effettivamente deviato dal flusso produttivo. Programmi automatici di test assicurano un controllo periodico delle prestazioni di rilevamento. E’ possibile inoltre il monitoraggio continuo tramite rete Ethernet e l’archiviazione a lungo termine dei risultati.

 

Simple brand change

Changing automatically:  automatic adjustment of the detection units.

Reliable, uncomplicated and easy:  the HEUFT LX carries out brand changes without manual intervention.  All the parameters are adapted automatically and the height and position of the detection units adjusted by motor.  Misadjustments are practically ruled out.  This save valuable time and money.

 

HEUFT SPECTRUM TX

Controlling centrally:  one platform for all requirements.

Precise, network-compatible and cross-system:  the HEUFT SPECTRUM TX forms the basis for different technologies, modules and functions.  The devices of the generation of the same name can be exactly adapted to individual requirements on site and retrofitted at any time due to this universal platform.

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A cross-system component equality of 70 per cent ensures a high availability of spare parts.  The central HEUFT SPECTRUM TX control unit creates a high level of precision during continuous product tracking and quality assurance due to its multiprocessing capability.  A future-proof network connection ensures reliable remote maintenance and production data acquisition for optimum efficiency and productivity.  In-house developed hardware and software and its own operating system ensure computing power and offer no opportunity for viruses or malware.

 

HEUFT reflexx

Combinazione di fotografie e rilevamento affidabile di oggetti: elaborazione immagini in tempo reale.

Velocità, potenza e precisione: combinare assieme immagini da telecamere e moduli a raggi-X e riuscire a rilevare specifici oggetti. La tecnologia HEUFT reflexx svolge in tempo reale tutti questi compiti.

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Hardware e software sviluppati da HEUFT forniscono un’elevata capacità di calcolo e sono configurati esattamente per venire incontro alle esigenze del controllo qualità della linea produttiva, producendo immagini di rilevamento ad alta risoluzione e analizzandole con precisione. Le tecnologie di filtro integrate, poi, distinguono chiaramente tra difetti reali o solo presunti. In questo modo si riducono decisamente i falsi scarti.

 

HEUFT PILOT

Lavorare con I sistemi HEUFT in modo affidabile: interfaccia utente grafica e pratica.

Chiara, utile e precisa: l’interfaccia grafica HEUFT PILOT è corredata di menù multilingue facili da capire e di diversi strumenti ausiliari. Pertanto l’utilizzo dei sistemi HEUFT SPECTRUM TX non è difficoltoso.

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Importanti informazioni e chiari messaggi di errore forniscono all’utente un supporto specifico. Questo evita regolazioni sbagliate e riduce i tempi di fermo,ad esempio per i cambi formato. Livelli operatore protetti da password sono configurati in base all’area di competenza dell’operatore, cosa che contribuisce alla facilità d’usa del dispositivo. Sono inclusi: un completo manuale online e uno strumento per identificare e ordinare le parti di ricambio in modo semplice.

 

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Tecnologie di rete

Tutto in rete: essere “online” per far crescere efficienza e qualità.

Trasmissione di informazioni in tempo reale, acquisizione dei dati di produzione, analisi della linea e manutenzione da remoto: la rete è la risposta!

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I sistemi HEUFT sono dotati di interfacce all’avanguardia di rete (Gigabit Ethernet e TCP / IP) e di database (SQL / DDE) per la massima efficienza della linea e del controllo qualità, con flussi di lavoro più veloci e semplificati. Pertanto dati di produzione, registri degli accessi, difetti di produttività e analisi dei valori HACCP sono disponibili online. Il risultato di tutto questo è una precoce identificazione dei problemi. La connessione ai servizi di HEUFT TeleService è protetta da firewall e garantisce l’assistenza remota 24 ore su 24.

 

Removing faulty cases:

the right rejector for all cases.

Discharging, rejecting and distributing:  HEUFT rejection systems for packaging remove faulty crates, cardboard boxes, trays or shrink wrap packages reliably from the production flow.  They achieve maximum performance optimally matched to their respective task with regard to precision and carefulness.

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  • ensuring the brand purity, unpacking suitability and quality of returned crates with empty bottles
  • easy automatic brand changeover
  • compact, easy to clean construction
  • modular system in order to fulfil the customer's specific requirements optimally
  • high processing speed
  • real-time HEUFT reflexx image processing system for the highest inspection quality with a minimum false rejection rate