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Cap Sealing Ensured with Dual Profiling Inspection System

Silgan system uses dual lasers to scan the surface of the cap on a food or beverage package to determine proper cap sealing.

Operators access the 2D-X2 system controls through a full-color touchscreen HMI located next to the line.
Operators access the 2D-X2 system controls through a full-color touchscreen HMI located next to the line.

Highlighted at Silgan’s booth at PACK EXPO Las Vegas was its new Silgan Equipment 2D-X2 inspection system, which employs dual lasers to scan the surface of the cap on a packaged beverage or food product to determine proper cap sealing. The side-by-side laser beams scan the top surface of each cap to immediately detect cap tilt and overall cap height. When the lasers detect an uneven cap height, the cap is cocked; when they detect a non-standard package height, the cap is either low (not present) or is high (not completely seated). These results indicate a package that is not securely sealed.

In an effort to save floor space, Silgan noted that the 2D-X2 system installs over an existing conveyor line. The lasers are mounted in a protective housing rated NEMA 4X, resistant to washdowns and the harsh conditions of the processing environment. The sensor height is adjusted by a handwheel and the beam-spread adjustment is done with a rotary knob, for fast and accurate placement. As filled and capped containers pass, the lasers scan the surface of each cap to identify rejects for removal downstream.

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