Z340 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN COATING ANALYSER
Z340 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN COATING ANALYSER

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Z340 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN COATING ANALYSER

Z340 SEMI-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
  • Over Varnish | 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 Semi-Automatic Beverage Can Coating Analyser…
  2. … add any of the below optional modules at any time.
  1. Vision Module

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    Z307 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN DESTRUCTIVE GAUGE

    Z307 SEMI-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. Axial Load Module with Automatic Change Tooling – As standard
    2. 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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      Z302 SEMI-AUTOMATIC FINISHED CAN INSPECTION GAUGE

      Z302 SEMI-AUTOMATIC FINISHED CAN INSPECTION GAUGE

      The Z302 Finished Can Back End Inspection Gauge features high-precision transducer technology, using dedicated probe contact for accurate, reliable and traceable measurement of your finished cans 24/7.

      Specifications

      An additional option is available for component rotation to enable additional radial measurement positions, giving you significantly increased measurement data allowing increased data analysis for instant process control.

       

      Torus Beverage Can Gauging

       

      Measurement Features

      • Finished 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

      • Can Range | Typical Range: Ø 202 – Ø 307 body diameters
      • Can Materials | 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 202 – Ø 209 neck diameters
      • Speed and accuracy
      • Confidence in your production process
      • Modular concept to cater for future upgrades
      • Cost-effective upgrade path for additional modules to be added
      • Future upgrade path to automatic

      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 Z302 Finished Can Inspection Back End Gauge (1)…
      2. … add any of the below optional modules at any time.
      1. Auto Can Rotation/Reform Scanning Tooling
      2. Axial Load Module
      3. Dome Growth/Dome Reversal Module
      4. Colour Inspection Module
      5. Vision Module
      6. Lacquer Distribution Module (Visible/NIR)
      7. Enamel Rating Module

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

        Z301 SEMI-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

         

        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 process
        • Modular concept to cater for future upgrades
        • Cost-effective upgrade path for additional modules to be added
        • Trimmed and finished can inspection in one cabinet saves operator time, resource and space
        • Future upgrade path to automatic

        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. Additional Options
        2. Auto Can Rotation/Reform Scanning Tooling
        3. Vision Module
        4. Axial Load Module
        5. Dome Growth/Dome Reversal Module
        6. Lacquer Distribution Module (Visible/NIR)
        7. Colour Inspection Module
        8. Enamel Rating Module

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          Z301 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRIMMED CAN INSPECTION GAUGE

          Z301 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TRIMMED CAN INSPECTION GAUGE

          The Z301 Trimmed Can Front End Gauge features fixed top and mid wall probe positions for multi positional radial measurement, with a dedicated caliper to ensure the correct top and mid wall thickness measurement positions every time

          Specifications

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

           

          Torus Beverage Can Gauging

           

          Measurement Features

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

           

          Technical Specification

          • 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
          • Speed and accuracy
          • Confidence in your production process
          • Modular concept to cater for future upgrades
          • Cost-effective upgrade path for additional modules to be added
          • Future upgrade path to automatic

          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 Inspection Front End Gauge
          2. … add any of the below optional modules at any time.
          1. Additional Options
          2. Vision Module
          3. Trimmed Can Weight Module
          4. Axial Load Module
          5. Dome Growth/Dome Reversal Module

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            B309 SEMI-AUTOMATIC AEROSOL INTERNAL DIAMETER GAUGE

            B309 SEMI-AUTOMATIC AEROSOL INTERNAL DIAMETER GAUGE

            The B309 Internal Diameter Gauge for aerosols offers non-contact internal diameter measurements in a single operation with industry leading measurement range.

            Specifications

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

             

            Reporting options such as standard CSV or Statistical Process Control (SPC)

             

            Certification to UKAS standards.

            Measurement Features

            • Internal Diameter
            • System Accuracy | Accuracy: Internal Diameter +/- 0.030 mm

             

            Technical Specification

            • Container Height Range | 30 mm – 460 mm
            • Neck ID Range | 8.5 mm – 145 mm
            • Max Body Diameter | 200 mm
            • Materials | Aluminium/Steel
            • Eliminates operator influence
            • Ability to measure internal diameters at multiple heights (from TOF)
            • Utilising state-of-the-art confocal white light technology
            • Floor standing industrial enclosure for laboratory or shop floor environments
            • Vertical Scanning Minimum Diameter Find function
            • Intelligent camera system for finding neck centre

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              B304 SEMI-AUTOMATIC AEROSOL TOP LOAD, VOLUME AND WEIGHT GAUGE

              B304 SEMI-AUTOMATIC AEROSOL TOP LOAD, VOLUME AND WEIGHT GAUGE

              The B304 Aerosol Semi-Automatic Top Load, Volume and Weight Gauge has been developed to provide combination testing capabilities in volume capacity and vertical and horizontal strength.

              Specifications

              The system has been designed to provide measurement capability for several industry standard tests within the same program, significantly reducing part setup and part cycle times. Torus’ batch setup process enables the operator to quickly move between test types.

               

              Reporting options such as a standard CSV or Statistical Process Control (SPC)

               

              Traceable to UKAS Standards.

              Measurement Features

              • Dry Top Load | N, kgs, lbf | Accuracy: +/- 5.0 N
              • Wet Top Load | N, kgs, lbf | Accuracy: +/- 5.0 N
              • Side Load | N, kgs, lbf | Accuracy: +/- 5.0 N
              • Deflection Point | mm | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 mm
              • Brimful (Overflow) | ml | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 ml
              • Fill Height | ml | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 ml
              • Vacuity (Headspace) | % | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 %
              • Empty Bottle Weight | g | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 g
              • TemperatureºC | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 ºC

               

              Technical Specification

              • Material Types | Aluminium/Steel
              • Fill Height from TOF≤ 65 mm (+ on application)
              • Component Neck ID≤ Ø 13 mm – 145 mm
              • Component Height Range | ≤ 400 mm
              • Component Body Diameter | ≤ 200 mm @ base
              • Component Max. Load | ≤ 2500 N (250 kgf)
              • Compression Range | 0-50 mm
              • Selectable Test Speed | 0.5 – 510 mm/min

               

              Volume Inspection Options

              • Standard Range | ≤ 3000 ml
              • Advanced Range | ≤ 5000 ml
              • Tests adhere to ASTM D2659 standard
              • Top load tests can be completed, sealed, vented or capped
              • Scan until dip functionality to stop test once elastic limit is passed to reduce cycle time
              • Side load (horizontal load) testing functionality
              • Top of finish detection for accurate and repeatable fill height and brimfull (overflow) fill positions
              • Volume and wet compression testing completed in one part program cycle
              • Water service packages to support hard and soft water conditions at customer facility

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                B303 SEMI-AUTOMATIC AEROSOL BURST GAUGE

                B303 SEMI-AUTOMATIC AEROSOL BURST GAUGE

                The B303 Semi-Automatic Aerosol Burst Gauge has been developed to verify production aerosols meet the minimum requirements for deformation and burst pressures.

                Specifications

                The system monitors expansion volumes, and yield points to provide important information regarding the stability of the finished aerosol can.

                 

                Quick-change tooling provides the capability to cover a wide range of industry neck finishes, future production proofing the machine as customer requirements and portfolios develop. With an expansion volume of up to 1800ml, the system covers the full range of industry aerosol containers.

                 

                The system has the option of being mains water supplied or recirculating from a local water tank, reducing running costs and therefore cost of ownership.

                 

                Reporting options such as standard CSV or Statistical Process Control (SPC).

                 

                Traceable to UKAS standards.

                Measurement Features

                • Burst Pressure | bar, PSI | Accuracy: +/- 0.2 bar
                • Expansion Volume | ml | Accuracy: +/- 20.00 ml
                • Expansion %
                • Pressure Hold Out | Pass/Fail
                • Yield Point Pressure | bar, PSI
                • Yield Point Expansion Volume | %
                • Test Time | Seconds

                 

                Technical Specification

                • Material Types | Aluminium/Steel
                • Component Volume Range≤ 3000 ml
                • Component Neck Diameter | 12.5 mm – 42 mm
                • Component Height Range | ≤ 482 ml
                • Component Body Diameter≤ Ø 180 mm
                • Component Burst Pressure≤ 35 bar
                • Component Expansion Volume | ≤ 1800 ml
                • Component Neck Height | ≤ 25 mm

                 

                Pressure and Expansion Options

                • Mid Range Pressure | 35 bar / 1.8 L
                • Interchangeable neck diameter tooling to cover a wider range of bottle neck finishes and diameters without sacrificing sealing capability
                • Recirculating water tank reduces cost of ownership
                • Live Pressure vs. Time vs. Volume graphical display
                • Automated material yield pressure and volume
                • 3 hold periods and pressure range
                • Burst mode for quick cycle times

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                  B302 SEMI-AUTOMATIC AEROSOL INSPECTION GAUGE

                  B302 SEMI-AUTOMATIC AEROSOL INSPECTION GAUGE

                  The B302 Semi-Automatic Aerosol Inspectio Gauge us unrivalled in non-contact dimensional inspection equipment.

                  Specifications

                  Interchangeable location tooling provides the capability to measure a wide variety of industry can sizes within one platform, future production proofing the machine. 

                   

                  Reporting options such as standard CSV or Statistical Process Control (SPC).

                   

                  Traceable to UKAS standards.

                  Measurement Features

                  • Optical Features | Includes: Diameters, Heights, Pitch, Depth, Intersections, Angles | Accuracy: +/- 0.030 mm

                   

                  Technical Specification

                  • Material Types | Aluminium/Steel
                  • Component Outer Neck Diameter≤ Ø 200 mm
                  • Component Internal Neck DiameterØ 8.00 mm – 170.00 mm
                  • Component Height Range | ≤ 400 mm
                  • Over 7000 measurement data points per bottle
                  • Quick-snap pre-programmed industry standard neck features
                  • Programmable neck features for full measurement flexibility
                  • Programmable body features, including dynamic rotational search functionality with max. and min. form and diameter features, perfect for minor, major and pinch diameters 
                  • Self-teach profile scan function

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                    B301 SEMI-AUTOMATIC AEROSOL OPTICAL INSPECTION GAUGE

                    B301 SEMI-AUTOMATIC AEROSOL OPTICAL INSPECTION GAUGE

                    The B301 Semi-Automatic Optical Inspection Gauge has been developed to provide a fast, non-contact, traceable measurement solution for neck finish and body dimensions.

                    Specifications

                    Using state-of-the-art optical telecentric lens technology, the system takes advantage of a self-teach profile function for part program generation.

                    Interchangeable location tooling provides the capability to perform dimensional inspection on a wide range of industry standard neck type finishes.

                    Automatic thread start alignment used to offer unmatched measurement repeatability and consistency from part-to-part measurement.

                     

                    Reporting options as standard CSV or Statistical Process Control (SPC)

                     

                    Traceability and Certification to UKAS Standards

                    Measurement Features

                    • Optical Features | Includes: Diameters, Heights, Pitch, Depth, Intersections, Angles | Accuracy: +/- 0.030 mm

                     

                    Technical Specification

                    • Material Type | Aluminium/Steel
                    • Component Outer Neck Diameter | ≤ Ø 40 mm
                    • Component Internal Neck Diameter | Ø 8.00 mm – Ø 37.00 mm
                    • Component Height Range | ≤ 165 mm
                    • Component Body Diameter | ≤ 40 mm
                    • Quick-snap pre-programmed industry standard neck features
                    • Programmable neck features for full measurement flexibility
                    • Up to 16 rotational diameter positions
                    • Automatic thread start alignment
                    • Fast cycle time
                    • Mimic display screens

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                      Z340 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BENCH TOP AEROSOL CAN COATING ANALYSER

                      Z340 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BENCH TOP AEROSOL CAN COATING ANALYSER

                      The Z340 Semi-Automatic Bench Top Coating Analyser has been developed to give detailed distribution analysis of the internal and external lacquer on an aerosol can.

                      Specifications

                      The system utilises state-of-the-art non-contact spectroscopy techniques and is suitable for both aluminium and steel aerosol can inspection.

                      Measurement Features

                      • Internal Lacquer | Accuracy: +/- 0.2 µm | Capability: 0.4 µm
                      • Over Varnish | Accuracy: +/- 0.2 µm | Capability: 0.4 µm

                       

                      Technical Specification

                      • Aerosol Can Materials | Aluminium/Steel
                      • Outer Body Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 35 – Ø 66 (but limited to)
                      • Can Height | Typical Range:  60.00 – 230.00

                       

                      Gauge Features

                      • Internal Lacquer Thickness / Weight
                      • External Varnish Thickness / Weight / OV (Over Ink)
                      • 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 measurement positions on both features
                      • Enables monitoring and control of the lacquer distribution
                      • Absolute, not inferred, lacquer thickness measurement
                      • Multi-size capability so no need for change tooling
                      • Traceable measurements to NIST standards

                      The Z340 Semi Automatic Aerosol Can Coating Analyser

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                        Z704 REMOTEXPLORER CAMERA SYSTEM

                        Z704 REMOTEXPLORER CAMERA SYSTEM

                        Introducing Torus’ Z704 RemoteXplorer, offering remote visual global support from our head office

                        Remote support has been available for many years via Torus’ global helpdesk team, but only now can ‘eyes on’ support be offered via a new extension of Torus’ traditional GaugeXplorer software. RemoteXplorer, with the permission of customers, the gauges can now be monitored visually using RemoteXplorer’s newly developed pan and tilt camera system and software package.

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                          STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (SPC) SOFTWARE FOR DATA ACQUISITION​

                          Statistical Process Control (SPC) Software for Data Acquisition

                          Using Industry standard database platforms, SPCXplorer is suitable for single station application, through to full factory database-centric network installations.Statistical Process Control (SPC) software is essential for manufacturing wide quality monitoring. 

                          Upgrade Existing SPC Software Systems

                          With our database migration tools and backward compatibility architecture, users of the previous generation Repro2000 statistical process control software can upgrade with minimal disruption to their daily operation.

                          Designed with the needs of shop-floor data collection in mind, SPCXplorer can be interfaced to a large variety of manual instrumentation via RS232 connectivity, or for more complex gauging systems, can process bespoke ASCII data files via Ethernet.

                          The Reporting module ensures the data is displayed in the right format for your quality reviews, and with its simple and powerful administration functions, access to the management and configuration areas of the software is password protected for assured security.

                          Reliable & Professional SPC Software for Industry – SPCXplorer

                          Statistical Process Control software helps prevent business relative issues before they occur, via the use of data driven quality analysis. This enables you to monitor your production process by utilising visual diagrams such as Control Charts, customers have the ability to create specific control boundaries for all of their process monitoring needs. SPCXplorer detects manufacturing issues before they occur.

                          Using statistical process control software and knowing how efficient your processes are running, helps give the operators valuable information on whether to instigate or adjust their manufacturing processes or whether to carry on with the current process.

                          Want to know more about our SPC software? Contact us today.

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                            GAUGEXPLORER SOFTWARE

                            GaugeXplorer Software

                            GXP software is fundamental to all Torus Measurement Systems gauges, providing smooth reliable gauge operation, including state of the art intuative diagnostic tools, allowing the operators and our TMS support team easy access to the gauge where ever in the world you are.

                            GXP software has a range of features for your specific industry requirements to help improve productivity & meet quality requirements.

                            • Helping improve productivity, industry specific processes, quality assurance, operator confidence
                            • Advanced customer support (on-line) via our help desk
                            • Continuous optimisation, ensuring we exceed customer expectations with state of the art GXP
                            • Software reliability (customer confidence)
                             

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                              B300 SEMI-AUTOMATIC WALL THICKNESS GAUGE

                              B300 SEMI-AUTOMATIC WALL THICKNESS GAUGE

                              The B300 Bottle Wall Thickness Gauge provides a factory calibrated solution to material thickness distribution, bottle height and base clearance measurements with unrivalled position, accuracy and repeatability. By turning the bottle upside down the confocal white light sensor can access the bottle base, eradicating historic and potentially dangerous sections weight checks. As the industry evolves a new level of quality control is becoming expected. Fast, accurate and reliable data can be generated and sent to the network without any operator intervention.

                              Specifications

                              Torus’ Semi-Automatic Thickness Inspection Gauge has been developed to provide a traceable measurement solution for material thickness distribution, bottle height and base clearance measurement. Using state-of-the-art white light technology for rapid non-contact reliable inspection, the system takes advantage of a self-teach profile scan function, for quick part program creation.

                               

                              Quick change location tooling provides the capability for the system to measure a full range of components, from small vials to large containers, future production proofing the machine as customer requirements and bottle portfolios develop. Bottles are held neck down, allowing the measurement sensor to access the bottle base, eradicating historic and potentially dangerous section weight checks.

                               

                              Automatic body routines within the inspection module remove the requirement for precise orientation loading into the system, with the measurement sensor completing alignment using part features such a petals or major axis edges.

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                              Quick intuitive measurement position programming, powered through Torus’ GaugeXplorer software, enables the user to quickly add multiple measurement points with complete flexibility or at fixed height positions from base or sealing surface.

                              Measurement Features

                              • Wall Thickness | Up to 3,000 measurements | Accuracy: +/- 0.020 mm
                              • Base Thickness | Up to 3,000 measurements | Accuracy: +/- 0.050 mm
                              • Standing Thickness | Petaloid Bottle Stand Point | Accuracy: +/- 0.050 mm
                              • Bottle Height | Individual / Average | Accuracy: +/- 0.100 mm
                              • Bottle Clearance | Individual | Accuracy: +/- 0.100 mm

                               

                              Technical Specification

                              • Material Types | PET, PP, TRITAN, PEF
                              • Component Neck Types | All round necks
                              • Component Shapes | Round, Oval, Square, Non-Symmetrical, Off centre neck
                              • Component Internal Neck Diameter | Ø 8.00 – Ø 70.00 mm
                              • Component Height Range | ≤ 460 mm
                              • Component Body Diameter | ≤ 200 mm
                              • Self-teach profile scan function
                              • Automatic body alignment routines
                              • Base and standing thickness as standard
                              • Ability to measure small vials to wide mouth, large containers
                              • Offering an alternative option to industry standard thickness inspection equipment, Magna Mike
                              • Single side measurement
                              • Thickness measurement sensor can be configured for 0.04 mm – 8.00 mm measurement range
                              • Up to 6000 measurement data points per bottle
                              • Radar and profile distribution display screens

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                                B309 SEMI-AUTOMATIC INTERNAL DIAMETER GAUGE

                                B309 SEMI-AUTOMATIC INTERNAL DIAMETER GAUGE

                                Torus’ new Internal Diameter Gauge for plastic containers and preforms offers non-contact internal diameter measurements in a single operation with industry leading measurement range.

                                Specifications

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

                                 

                                Reporting options such as standard CSV or Statistical Process Control (SPC)

                                 

                                Certification to UKAS standards.

                                Measurement Features

                                • Internal Diameter
                                • System Accuracy | Accuracy: Internal Diameter +/- 0.030 mm

                                 

                                Technical Specification

                                • Component Types | Bottles, jars, containers and preforms
                                • Container Height Range | 30 mm – 460 mm
                                • Neck ID Range | 8.5 mm – 145 mm
                                • Max Body Diameter | 200 mm
                                • Materials | PET, HDPE, TRITAN, PP (others)
                                • Measurement range suits small vials, common necks and wide mouth containers
                                • Eliminates operator influence
                                • Ability to measure internal diameters at multiple heights (from TOF)
                                • Utilising state-of-the-art confocal white light technology
                                • Floor standing industrial enclosure for laboratory or shop floor environments
                                • Vertical Scanning Minimum Diameter Find function
                                • Intelligent camera system for finding neck centre

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                                  B304 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TOP LOAD, VOLUME AND WEIGHT GAUGE

                                  B304 SEMI-AUTOMATIC TOP LOAD, VOLUME AND WEIGHT GAUGE

                                  The B304 Top Load, Volume and Weight Gauge provides the worlds first in-line combination test for measuring vertical strength and capacity. Data can be presented numerically and graphically, creating a Max Load Vs Deflection signature as the ‘live’ bottle force is measured. A traceable batch setup function is provided for further blow moulder to cavity analysis. The test specifics adhere to ASTM D2659 Standards and offer selectable units of Force, adjustable compression speeds with a simple windows based programmable user interface.

                                  Specifications

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

                                   

                                  The latest update for the B304 introduces a side load horizontal test function, for both filled and empty containers, providing critical compression information.

                                   

                                  Reporting options such as a standard CSV or Statistical Process Control (SPC)

                                   

                                  Traceable to UKAS Standards.

                                  Measurement Features

                                  • Dry Top Load | N, kgs, lbf | Accuracy: +/- 5.0 N
                                  • Wet Top Load | N, kgs, lbf | Accuracy: +/- 5.0 N
                                  • Side Load | N, kgs, lbf | Accuracy: +/- 5.0 N
                                  • Deflection Point | mm | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 mm
                                  • Brimful (Overflow) | ml | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 ml
                                  • Fill Height | ml | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 ml
                                  • Vacuity (Headspace) | % | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 %
                                  • Empty Bottle Weight | g | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 g
                                  • TemperatureºC | Accuracy: +/- 1.0 ºC

                                   

                                  Technical Specification

                                  • Material Types | PET, PP, TRITAN, HDPE, PEF
                                  • Fill Height from TOF≤ 65 mm (+ on application)
                                  • Component Neck ID≤ Ø 13 mm – 145 mm
                                  • Component Height Range | ≤ 400 mm
                                  • Component Body Diameter | ≤ 200 mm @ base
                                  • Component Max. Load | ≤ 2500 N (250 kgf)
                                  • Compression Range | 0-50 mm
                                  • Selectable Test Speed | 0.5 – 510 mm/min

                                   

                                  Volume Inspection Options

                                  • Standard Range | ≤ 3000 ml
                                  • Advanced Range | ≤ 5000 ml
                                  • Tests adhere to ASTM D2659 standard
                                  • Top load tests can be completed, sealed, vented or capped
                                  • Scan until dip functionality to stop test once elastic limit is passed to reduce cycle time
                                  • Side load (horizontal load) testing functionality
                                  • Top of finish detection for accurate and repeatable fill height and brimfull (overflow) fill positions
                                  • Volume and wet compression testing completed in one part program cycle
                                  • Water service packages to support hard and soft water conditions at customer facility

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                                    B303 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BOTTLE BURST GAUGE

                                    B303 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BOTTLE BURST GAUGE

                                    The B303 Semi-Automatic Bottle Burst Gauge has been developed to verify production containers meet the minimum pressure requirements.

                                    The systems monitors expansion volumes and yield points to provide important information regarding the stability of the bottle.

                                    Quick-change tooling provides the capability to cover a wide range of industry neck finishes, future production proofing the machine as customer requirements and portfolios develop. With an expansion volume of up to 2400ml, the system covers small vials to large water keg containers.

                                    Specifications

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

                                     

                                    The system has the option of being mains water supplied or recirculating from a local water tank, reducing running costs and therefore cost of ownership.

                                     

                                    Reporting options such as standard CSV or Statistical Process Control (SPC).

                                     

                                    Traceable to UKAS standards.

                                    Measurement Features

                                    • Burst Pressure | bar, PSI | Accuracy: +/- 0.2 bar
                                    • Expansion Volume | ml | Accuracy: +/- 20.00 ml
                                    • Expansion %
                                    • Pressure Hold Out | Pass/Fail
                                    • Yield Point Pressure | bar, PSI
                                    • Yield Point Expansion Volume | %
                                    • Test Time | Seconds

                                     

                                    Technical Specification

                                    • Material Types | PET, PP, TRITAN
                                    • Component Volume Range≤ 3000 ml
                                    • Component Neck Diameter | 12.5 mm – 42 mm
                                    • Component Height Range | ≤ 482 ml
                                    • Component Body Diameter≤ Ø 180 mm
                                    • Component Burst Pressure≤ 24 bar
                                    • Component Expansion Volume | ≤ 2400 ml
                                    • Component Neck Height | ≤ 25 mm

                                     

                                    Pressure and Expansion Options

                                    • Low Range Pressure | 24 bar / 2.4 L
                                    • Mid Range Pressure | 35 bar / 1.8 L
                                    • Interchangeable neck diameter tooling to cover a wider range of bottle neck finishes and diameters without sacrificing sealing capability
                                    • Recirculating water tank reduces cost of ownership
                                    • Live Pressure vs. Time vs. Volume graphical display
                                    • Automated material yield pressure and volume
                                    • 3 hold periods and pressure range
                                    • Burst mode for quick cycle times

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                                      B302 SEMI-AUTOMATIC THREAD, BODY AND THICKNESS INSPECTION GAUGE

                                      B302 SEMI-AUTOMATIC THREAD, BODY AND THICKNESS INSPECTION GAUGE

                                      The 6-axis Torus TBT Gauge provides the ability to measure base & wall thickness with dimensional measurements in a single operation. This gauge has been designed with extended range to deal with the latest industry needs encompassing the scope to measure containers, jars and preforms as standard. Self centralising tooling delivers fast and repeatable container location, increasing throughput whilst achieving industry leading results. The latest confocal white light and optical technologies allow for unrivaled, non-contact measurements creating a new standard for plastic packaging quality control.

                                      Specifications

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

                                       

                                      Reporting options such as standard CSV or Statistical Process Control (SPC).

                                       

                                      Traceable to UKAS standards.

                                      Measurement Features

                                      • Neck DiametersT, E, Z, B, B1, A, F, G Programmable neck diameter | Accuracy: +/- 0.030 mm
                                      • Neck HeightsS, K, X, H, M, D Programmable neck heights | Accuracy: +/- 0.030 mm
                                      • Body Diameters | Programmable body diameter | Accuracy: +/- 0.050 mm
                                      • Body Heights | Programmable body heights | Accuracy: +/- 0.050 mm
                                      • Perpendicularity | Angle / Distance | Accuracy: Indicative
                                      • Wall Thickness | Up to 3,000 measurements | Accuracy: +/- 0.020 mm
                                      • Standing Thickness | Petaloid bottle stand point | Accuracy: +/- 0.050 mm
                                      • Bottle Height | Individual / Height | Accuracy: +/- 0.100 mm
                                      • Base Clearance | Individual | Accuracy: +/- 0.100 mm

                                       

                                      Technical Specification

                                      • Material Types | PET, PP, TRITAN, PEF
                                      • Component Neck TypesThread, Continuous thread, Split thread, PCO, SP, ROPP, Snap, Clinch, Crown Cap (others on ap)
                                      • Component Outer Neck Diameter≤ Ø 200 mm
                                      • Component Internal Neck DiameterØ 8.00 mm – 170.00 mm
                                      • Component Height Range | ≤ 400 mm
                                      • Component Body Diameter | ≤ Ø 200 mm

                                       

                                      Thickness Sensor Options

                                      • Low-Range Sensor | 0.04 mm – 0.70 mm
                                      • Mid-Range Sensor | 0.12 mm – 2.50 mm (standard)
                                      • High-Range Sensor | 0.35 mm – 8.00 mm
                                      • Over 7000 measurement data points per bottle
                                      • Quick-snap pre-programmed industry standard neck features
                                      • Programmable neck features for full measurement flexibility
                                      • Programmable body features, including dynamic rotational search functionality with max. and min. form and diameter features, perfect for minor, major and pinch diameters 
                                      • Single sided thickness measurement
                                      • Thickness sensor can be configured
                                      • Automatic thread start alignment
                                      • Automatic body alignment
                                      • Self-teach profile scan function
                                      • Filled and sealed thermal stability capabilty

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                                        B301 SEMI-AUTOMATIC OPTICAL INSPECTION GAUGE

                                        B301 SEMI-AUTOMATIC OPTICAL INSPECTION GAUGE

                                        The B301 Semi-Automatic Optical Inspection Gauge has been developed to provide a fast, non-contact, traceable measurement solution for neck finish and body dimensions.

                                        Specifications

                                        Using state-of-the-art optical telecentric lens technology, the system takes advantage of a self-teach profile function for part program generation.

                                        Interchangeable location tooling provides the capability to perform dimensional inspection on a wide range of industry standard neck type finishes.

                                        Automatic thread start alignment used to offer unmatched measurement repeatability and consistency from part-to-part measurement.

                                         

                                        Reporting options as standard CSV or Statistical Process Control (SPC)

                                         

                                        Traceability and Certification to UKAS Standards

                                        Measurement Features

                                        • Neck Diameters | T, E, Z, B, B1, A, F, G programmable neck diameter | Accuracy:+/- 0.030 mm
                                        • Neck Height / S, K, X, H, M, D programmable neck heights | Accuracy: +/- 0.030 mm
                                        • Body Diameter / Programmable body diameter | Accuracy: +/- 0.030 mm
                                        • Overall Height | Individual
                                        • Gate Height | Individual
                                        • Perpendicularity | Angle / Distance | Accuracy:  N/A

                                         

                                        Technical Specification

                                        • Material Type | PET, PP, TRITAN, PEF
                                        • Component Neck Types | Thread, Continuous Thread, Split Thread, PCO, SP, ROPP Snap, Clinch, Crown Cap (others on ap)
                                        • Component Outer Neck Diameter | ≤ Ø 40 mm
                                        • Component Internal Neck Diameter | Ø 8.00 mm – Ø 37.00 mm
                                        • Component Height Range | ≤ 165 mm
                                        • Component Body Diameter | ≤ 40 mm
                                        • Quick-snap pre-programmed industry standard neck features
                                        • Programmable neck features for full measurement flexibility
                                        • Up to 16 rotational diameter positions
                                        • Automatic thread start alignment
                                        • Fast cycle time
                                        • Mimic display screens

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