Filling and closure

VCI

  • Cap seal
  • Twist-off inspection

Positioned downstream of the capper, it checks the vacuum seal of the cap, detecting and signalling defects.

What it inspects

  • Cap seal

    Twist-off vacuum seal

    Laser sensor and mapping algorithm: it checks that the twist-off click-clack system is under tension.

    Twist-off vacuum seal
    Twist-off vacuum seal
    Twist-off vacuum seal
  • Cap presence

    Presence, position, seating

    The same sensor tells a cap present, missing or out of position, and commands the rejection.

    Presence, position, seating
    Presence, position, seating
    Presence, position, seating
  • Cap colour

    Additional module

    Detects a cap whose colour is not the expected one and sends it to rejection.

    Caps of different colours
    Caps of different colours

Placement and capabilities

Downstream of the capper, on the twist-off cap seal.

  1. Filler
  2. Capper
  3. Inspection
  4. Labeller
  5. Outfeed
FillerCapperLabellerOutfeedInspectionInspection
  • Surface mapping

    Laser sensor and mapping algorithm verify the twist-off cap seal.

  • Jars and bottles

    Inspects twist-off closures on glass jars and bottles, on a continuous line.

  • Cap present or missing

    The same sensor also detects whether the cap is present.

  • Rejector control

    Drives the REJ or QLS rejection systems downstream, to separate and eject rejects.

  • Interface and remote support

    Ethernet for local and internet connections; OPC-UA Client, MQTT and Modbus for Industry 4.0; remote support over an encrypted VPN.

Technical data

Type of inspection
Laser
Production capacity
up to 20.000 pieces/h
Display
TFT 7″ touch screen
Power supply
230 Vac 50-60 Hz + Earth
Absorbed power
300 W
Weight
25 Kg
Operating temperature
0 – 45 °C
Protection
according to CE

Documentation

Manual and technical documentation

Available on request for the installed product.

Request the manual

Frequently asked questions

What does VCI inspect?

VCI runs 3 inspections: cap seal, cap presence and cap colour.

What are the main specifications?

The main specifications are: type of inspection Laser, production capacity up to 20.000 pieces/h and display TFT 7″ touch screen.