Z340 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN COATING ANALYSER
Z340 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN COATING ANALYSER

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Z340 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN COATING ANALYSER

Z340 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN COATING ANALYSER

The Z340 Automatic Coating Analyser has been developed to give detailed distribution analysis of the internal lacquer on a beverage can

Specifications

The proven contact measurement technology ensures accurate, reliable and traceable measurement 24/7.

 

Torus Beverage Can Gauging

 

Measurement Features

  • Internal Lacquer | Accuracy: +/- 0.2 µm | Capability: 0.4 µm
  • External Lacquer | Accuracy: +/- 0.2 µm | Capability: 0.4 µm
  • Rim Coat Lacquer | Accuracy: +/- 0.4 µm | Capability: 0.8 µm

 

Technical Specification

  • Beverage Can Materials | Aluminium
  • Can Stages | Trimmed, Finished, Reformed
  • Outer Body Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 202 – Ø 300
  • Trimmed Can Height | Typical Range: 190.00 – 190.00
  • Finished Can Height | Typical Range: 90.00 – 190.00

 

Gauge Features

  • Internal Lacquer Thickness / Weight
  • External Varnish Thickness / Weight / OV (Over Ink)
  • Rim Coat Lacquer Thickness / Weight
  • Reverse Wall Inspection
  • Dual system equipped with two spectrometers – Visible Light and Near Infrared (NIR) Light, enables the OV / over ink inspection
  • Brand-new fibre set up creating a smaller spot size to optimise measurement of rim coat and reverse wall, both with dedicated tooling to enable precise location of measuring positions on both features
  • Enables monitoring and control of the lacquer distribution
  • Absolute, not inferred, lacquer thickness measurement
  • High positional accuracy, ensuring true location of measurement points
  • Multi-size capability so no need for change tooling
  • Traceable measurements to NIST standards

Customise your Gauge

Our modular gauge setups are unique and allow you to customise your gauge as and when you require, giving you the flexibility to ensure you have a total quality solution.

  1. Start with the standard Z340 Automatic Beverage Can Coating Analyser…
  2. … add any of the below optional modules at any time.
  1.  Multi Lane Input Conveyor
  2. Vision Module
  3. Reverse Wall Lacquer Distribution (Manual Loaded Tooling)
  4. Base Rim Coat (BRC) Lacquer Distribution

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    Z313 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN ENAMEL RATING GAUGE

    Z313 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN ENAMEL RATING GAUGE

    The Z313 Series Enamel Rater can be specified for conveyor loaded (automatic) or fully line fed (in-line) operation

    Specifications

    The Z313 Enamel Rater measures the lacquer integrity of metal cans, with a typical throughput speed of 3 cans per minute.

    The system can be specified with Torus’ optional LSM/ISG Recognition Camera Module, ensuring SPC data output is “tagged” with the relevant traceability for effective remedial actions.

     

    Torus Beverage Can Gauging

     

    Measurement Features

    Standard

    • Enamel Rating (mA) 0 – 100 mA | Accuracy: +/- 01 mA | R&R: 0.2 mA
    • Enamel Rating (mA) 100 mA + | Accuracy: +/- 0.5 mA | R&R: +\- 1.0 mA
    • Ink Spray Gun Colour | Typical Read Rate: >95%

     

    Measurement Features

    Hi-Res (typically for plants running steel cans)

    • Enamel Rating (mA) 0 – 100 mA | Accuracy: +/- 0.02 mA | R&R: 0.02 mA
    • Enamel Rating (mA) 100 mA + | Accuracy: +/- 0.1 mA | R&R: 0.2 mA

     

    Technical Specification

    • Can Materials | Aluminium (Hi-Res for steel)
    • Can Stages | Finished, Straight Walled
    • Can Finished Height Range | Typical Range: 90 – 205 mm
    • Internal Neck Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 50.00 – Ø 67.00
    • Ø 202 – Ø 300 body size capability and NO change parts
    • Conveyor loaded or in-line operation
    • Optional ‘internal spray gun’ recognition camera module
    • ‘Posi-Fill’ system for complete fill speed and level control
    • 3 cans per minute throughput
    • High-accuracy ‘rating’ system
    • In-cycle conductivity monitoring giving customers confidence in their mA results

    Our modular gauge setups are unique and allow you to customise your gauge as and when you require, giving you the flexibility to ensure you have a total quality solution.

    1. Start with the standard Z313 Enamel Rating (Metal Exposure) Gauge (5)…
    2. … add any of the below optional modules at any time.
    1.  Multi Lane Input Conveyor
    2. Vision Module
    3. Lacquer Distribution Module (Visible/NIR)
    4. Blank station for future upgrades
    5. Enamel Rating Module

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    Through our four key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services, manufacturing services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.

    How can we help you?

      Z312 VISION MODULE

      Z312 VISION MODULE

      The Z312 Vision Module tests for all industry standard ISG recognition, including UV/BRC presence in one system.

      Specifications

      The Z312 Vision Module quickly identifies the application of UV base rim coat presence, indicating in split seconds a percentage coverage based on parameters set within Torus’ GaugeXplorer software. The live report instantly denotes if the rim coat has either been under applied or damaged.

       

      Designed with flexibility in mind the Z312 module can be integrated into any new or existing Torus gauge, or alternatively supplied as a standalone system. The flexible module boasts multi size capability with no change parts allowing the system to be located anywhere on the shop floor.

       

      Torus Beverage Can Gauging

       

      Gauge Features

      UV Base Rim Coat Presence (BRC)

       

      • Visible Spray Dot

      • UV Spray Dot

      • 2 & 5 Digit Dot Matrix Character Code (Visible/UV)

      UV Ink Dot & Character Recognition – Key Features:

      UV Base Rim Coat (BRC) – Key Features:

      The Z312 works together with and complements Torus’ Z340 Coating Analyser to provide Base Rim Coat Distribution Analysis, aimed to show operators how the BRC is distributed and thus showing up any potential areas to save resource.

      NEW
      • Helps eliminate hazards from the manual abrasive copper sulphate checks typically carried out to measure rim coat
      • Significantly reduces labour time
      • Increases operator productivity
      • Overcomes human error
      • Improved can mobility with can production and filling lines running at 2000+ per minute
      • Reducing HFI (Hold for Inspection) customer complaints

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        Z307 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN DESTRUCTIVE GAUGE

        Z307 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN DESTRUCTIVE GAUGE

        Torus’ Z307 series defines the standard for destructive testing and inspection

        Specifications

        The Z307 Automatic Axial Load module determines the maximum axial load force that can be applied prior to container failure, within a short cycle time.

        The Z308 Dome Growth/Dome Reversal module provides detailed information about the overall change in length of the can when pressure is applied and subsequently removed. The system has programmable internal pressure capability to meet each customer’s exact needs for dome growth. After dome growth, the can sample can be reversed to find the maximum pressure the sample is able to withstand before failure (dome reversal)

         

        Torus Beverage Can Gauging

         

        Measurement Features

        • Axial Load | Accuracy: +/- 10 N
        • Dome Growth | Accuracy: +/- 0.10 mm
        • Dome Reversal | Accuracy: +/- 0.05 bar

         

        Technical Specification

        • Can Materials | Aluminium
        • Can Stages | Finished, Straight Walled
        • Can Finished Height Range | Typical Range: 87 – 190 mm
        • Can Outer Body Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 202 – Ø 307
        • Internal Neck Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 200 – Ø 209
        • Axial Load | Typical Range: ≤ 2000 N
        • Dome Growth/Dome Reversal | Typical Range: ≤ 930 kPa

         

        Gauge Features

        • Available for both straight walled and finished beverage cans
        • Industry standard location patterns for component neck support Selectable crush speed
        • Factory set patterns to ensure parallelism between gauge tooling faces
        • Z307: Multi-size capability with no change tooling for both necked and straight walled can inspection
        • Z307: Short cycle times
        • Z307: Customer-specific data outputs (kgs, lbf, newtons etc)
        • Z307: High-accuracy axial load cell technology
        • Z308: Multi-size capability with no change tooling for swing line operations
        • Z308: Customer-specific data outputs (psi, kpa, lbs etc)
        • Z308: High-accuracy pressure sensor technology

        Option 1: Standard Setup

        1. Multi-Lane Input Conveyor – As standard
        2. Axial Load Module with Automatic Change Tooling – As standard
        3. Dedicated Body Diameters – As standard

        Z308 Option:

        Interchangeable Jaws

        Option 2: Dedicated Body Diameters

        1. Axial Load Module with Automatic Change Tooling – As standard
        2. Dedicated Body Diameters with Dedicated Modules – Optional

        For dedicated body diameter product lines, the Torus modular concept is able to cover Ø 202 – Ø 307 body diameters (up to but not limited to) with a dedicated module for each with no change parts.

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          Z301 AUTOMATIC UNIVERSAL (TRIMMED AND FINISHED) BEVERAGE CAN INSPECTION GAUGE

          Z301 AUTOMATIC UNIVERSAL (TRIMMED AND FINISHED) BEVERAGE CAN INSPECTION GAUGE

          The Z301 Universal Gauge incorporates trimmed and finished can measurement into the same system, for full component measurement.

          Specifications

          The proven contact measurement technology ensures accurate, reliable and traceable measurement 24/7.

           

          Torus Beverage Can Gauging

           

          Measurement Features
          Trimmed Can Features

           

          • Can Height | 1-16 positions | Accuracy: +\- 0.010 mm
          • Top Wall Thickness | 1-16 positions | Accuracy: +\- 0.001 mm
          • Upper Mid Wall Thickness | 1-16 positions | Accuracy: +\- 0.001 mm
          • Lower Mid Wall Thickness | 1-16 positions  | Accuracy: +\- 0.001 mm
          • Wall Step
          • Dome Depth | Single Point | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm

           

          Finished Can Features

           

          • Can Height | 3 positions | Accuracy: +\- 0.010 mm
          • Flange Width | 4 positions | Accuracy: +\- 0.010 mm
          • Internal Neck Diameter | 2 positions | Accuracy: +\- 0.010 mm

           

           

          Technical Specification
          Trimmed Can Capabilities

           

          • Can Range | Typical Range: Ø 202 – Ø 307 body diameters
          • Can Materials | Aluminium/Steel
          • Can Height Range | Typical Range: 87 – 210 mm
          • Can Dome Depth Range | Typical Range: 9 – 13 mm
          • Can Wall Thickness Range | Typical Range: 0 – 1 mm
          • Can Body Diameter Range | Typical Range: Ø 202 – Ø 307 body diameters

           

          Finished Can Capabilities

           

          • Can Range | Typical Range: Ø 202 – Ø 307 body diameters
          • Can Materials | Typical Range: Aluminium/Steel
          • Can Height Range | Typical Range: 87 – 210 mm
          • Can Flange Width Range | Typical Range: 1.5 – 2.5 mm
          • Can Internal Neck Diameter Range | Typical Range: Ø 200 – Ø 209 body diameters
          • Speed and accuracy
          • Confidence in your production processModular concept to cater for future upgrades
          • Cost-effective upgrade path for additional modules to be added
          • Fully automated, removing operator bias
          • Trimmed and finished can inspection in one cabinet saves operator time, resource and space

          Our modular gauge setups are unique and allow you to customise your gauge as and when you require, giving you the flexibility to ensure you have a total quality solution.

          1. Start with the standard Z301 Trimmed Can Gauge (1) and the Z302 Finished Can Gauge (2)…
          2. … add any of the below optional modules at any time.
          1.  Multi Lane Input Conveyor
          2. Additional Options
          3. In-Cycle Calibration/Auto Can Rotation/Reform Scanning Tooling
          4. Vision Module
          5. Axial Load Module
          6. Dome Growth/Dome Reversal Module
          7. Lacquer Distribution Module (Visible/NIR)
          8. Colour Inspection Module
          9. Enamel Rating Module

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          Our Divisions

          Through our four key divisions we deliver a range of measurement and inspection systems, metrology services, manufacturing services and machine enclosure solutions, as well as our online store for aluminium profile components and workspace solutions.

          How can we help you?