Z307 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN DESTRUCTIVE GAUGE
Z307 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN DESTRUCTIVE GAUGE

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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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    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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      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.

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        Z702 AUTOMATIC FINISHED AEROSOL CAN INSPECTION GAUGE

        Z702 AUTOMATIC FINISHED AEROSOL CAN INSPECTION GAUGE

        The Torus Z702 Automatic Finished Can Aerosol Can Inspection System has been developed to inspect all the critical dimensions of an aerosol can.

        Specifications

        Using state-of-the-art optical measurement technology, critical dimensions on the body or thread and cap areas can be obtained quickly without operator intervention.

        Unlike other vision based technologies, a collimated light source combined with a high-resolution camera and lens generate a high-resolution image of the bottle centreline, from which precise form data is collected using Torus’ GaugeXplorer software.

        Measurement Features

        • Optical Features: Includes – Diameters, Heights, Pitch, Depth, Intersections, Angles | Accuracy: +/- 0.030 mm
        • Contact Features: Internal Diameter, Overall Height, Inner Bead Dia, Clinch Height and Bead Flatness/paralism | Accuracy:  +/- 0.030 mm

         

        Technical Specification

        • Body Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 35 – Ø 66
        • Can Height | Typical Range: 60 mm – 245 mm
        • Contact (Clinch) Height | Typical Range: 0 mm – 5 mm
        • Internal Neck Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 18 – Ø 32 mm
        • Fast cycle time
        • No operator influence on measurement results
        • Automation translates to greater labour hours available, improving compliance & increasing your ability to scale.
        • Accurate, repeatable and traceable inspection data superior to traditional methods
        • Removing operator bias, giving you complete confidence in your process control.
        • Significantly reduces labour time.
        • Modular concept to cater for future upgrades.

        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 Z702 Automatic 2 Piece Aerosol Inspection Gauge (3)…
        2. … add any of the below optional modules at any time.
        1. Multi Lane Input Conveyor
        2. Z705 Body Maker Recognition Module
        3. Z702 Automatic Aerosol Finished Can Inspection Gauge
        4. Vision Module
        5. Axial Load 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.

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          Z313 AUTOMATIC AEROSOL CAN ENAMEL RATING GAUGE

          Z313 AUTOMATIC AEROSOL 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.

          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

           

          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 – 220 mm
          • Internal Neck Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 25.4 mm (but not limited to)
          • Component Outer Body Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 35 – Ø 55 (but not limited to)
          • Ø 35 – Ø 55 (but not limited to) 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. Enamel Rating Module
          4. Lacquer Distribution Module(Visible/NIR)

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            Z340 AUTOMATIC AEROSOL CAN COATING ANALYSER

            Z340 AUTOMATIC AEROSOL CAN COATING ANALYSER

            The Z340 Automatic Coating Analyser has been developed to give detailed distribution analysis of the internal 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

            • Can Materials | Aluminium/Steel
            • Outer Body Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 35 – Ø 66 (but not 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 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 Aerosol Can Coating Analyser…
            2. … add any of the below optional modules at any time.
            1.  Multi Lane Input Conveyor
            2. Vision Module

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            Z340 Semi-Automatic Can Coating Analyser

            Z341 Manual Bench Top Coating Analyser

            Z312 Vision Module

            Z313 Automatic Enamel Rating (Metal Exposure) Gauge

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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.

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              AUTOMATIC AEROSOL LAB

              AUTOMATIC AEROSOL LAB

              Torus’ TQ-Lab offers customers multiple quality control tests, selectable by customers based on requirements, in one single station. The multi-module concept improves accuracy and repeatability, reduces time and labour costs and saves on floor space in production environments.

              Specifications

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

              Technical Specification

              • Component MaterialsAluminium/Steel
              • Component Height Range80 – 400 mm
              • Component Gripper Pick Up Height75 – 395 mm
              • Component Outer Body Diameter RangeØ 15 – Ø 160 mm
              • Component Internal Neck Diameter RangeØ 15 – Ø 45 mm
              • Component Outer Neck Diameter RangeØ 18 – Ø 54 mm
              • Component Weight Range5 – 3000 g

               

              Measurement Features

              Choose from between 2 and 4 measurement modules to customise your TQ Lab:

              • B302 – Thread, Body and Thickness Module
              • B304 – Load, Volume and Weight Module
              • B303 – Burst Pressures Module
              • B309 – Internal Diameter Module
              • Z702 – Finished Aerosol Can Inspection Module
              • Worlds only Fully Automatic Aerosol Inspection Laboratory
              • Providing over 8,000 measurement data points across the full range of Dimensional and Destructive module options
              • All required inspection features completed in one system, reducing testing time, equipment requirement and floor space
              • GaugeXplorer operating system, enables fast part program generation completed on the gauge, Industry Standard and programmable features can be renamed to local measurement feature requirements at customers facility
              • CSV data output and flexible formatting for input in to local data handling/control systems at customers facility
              • Remote support package, which includes automatic gauge monitoring and reporting back to Torus for proactive response
              • Measurements traceable and certified to UKAS standards, with internal Torus annual calibration recall system, for continued measurement assurance
              • Configurable conveyor options, for batches of up to 50 components, with interchangeable pallet options specific to the customers aerosol portfolio

              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.

              Choose from a range of conveyor options, and finally choose your modules (a minimum of a 2 station configuration through to a maximum of 4).

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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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                            Z307 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BENCH TOP AEROSOL CAN AXIAL LOAD GAUGE

                            Z307 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BENCH TOP AEROSOL CAN AXIAL LOAD GAUGE

                            The Z307 Semi-Automatic Bench Top Axial Load Gauge determines the maximum axial load force that can be applied prior to container failure within a short cycle time.

                            Specifications

                            The test will begin once top tooling has detected the start of the axial load via the high accuracy mapped load cell, gathering accurate data throughout the inspection routine. Once the can sample has reached the buckle/column strength maximum achievable load, the result will be shown on screen and exported as necessary.

                            Measurement Features
                            Axial Load – The maximum force at which the container fails/collapses | Accuracy: +/- 10 N

                             

                            Technical Specification

                            • Can Materials | Aluminium
                            • Can Finished Height Range | Typical Range: 87 – 190 mm
                            • Can Outer Body Diameter | Typical Range: Ø < 35mm
                            • Internal Neck Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 25.4mm (but not limited to)
                            • Axial Load | Typical Range: ≤ 2000 N

                             

                            Gauge Features

                            • Industry standard location patterns for component neck support
                            • Selectable crush speed
                            • Factory set patterns to ensure parallelism between gauge tooling faces
                            • Available for both straight walled and finished aerosol cans
                            • Multi-size capability with quick change tooling
                            • Short cycle times due to the latest high-performance stepper motors (selectable crush speed)
                            • Customer-specific data outputs (kgs, lbf, newtons)
                            • High-accuracy axial load cell technology
                            • Available for trimmed and finished aerosol cans

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                              Z341 BENCH TOP AEROSOL CAN COATING ANALYSER

                              Z341 BENCH TOP AEROSOL CAN COATING ANALYSER

                              The Z341 Manual Coating Analyser has been developed to give fast and accurate measurement of the internal lacquer, sprayed during today’s 2 piece can manufacturing process

                              Specifications

                              By cutting the can to give suitable access, the dome area of the can is able to be checked by the system.

                              No “lacquer panels” are required for calibration and measurement data can be exported via on board USB or LAN ports to your factory data acquisition systems where required.

                              Measurement Features

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

                               

                              Technical Specification

                              • Body Diameter | Typical Range: <35 mm ∅

                               

                              Gauge Features

                              • Dual system equipped with two spectrometers
                              • Visible light and Near Infrared (NIR) light, enables the OV/over ink inspection
                              • Simple, manual positioning by the operator ensure side wall measurements are immediately displayed on the embedded mini touch screen PC
                              • Cans from (202) – (307) body diameter can be accommodated by the systems “scissor” action location fingers, operated at the push of a button
                              • “Non-contact” means no wear parts, and the use of a non-contact “white light spectroscopy” technique guarantees unprecedented performance

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                                Z307 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BENCH TOP FOOD CAN AXIAL LOAD GAUGE

                                Z307 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BENCH TOP FOOD CAN AXIAL LOAD GAUGE

                                The Z307 Semi-Automatic Bench Top Axial Load Gauge determines the maximum axial load force that can be applied prior to container failure within a short cycle time.

                                Specifications

                                The test will begin once top tooling has detected the start of the axial load via the high accuracy mapped load cell, gathering accurate data throughout the inspection routine. Once the can sample has reached the buckle/column strength maximum achievable load, the result will be shown on screen and exported as necessary.

                                 

                                Torus Food Can Gauging

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                                Measurement Features
                                Axial Load – The maximum force at which the container fails/collapses | Accuracy: +/- 10 N

                                 

                                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 211 – Ø 307
                                • Axial Load | Typical Range: ≤ 2000 N

                                 

                                Gauge Features

                                • Industry standard location patterns for component neck support
                                • Selectable crush speed
                                • Factory set patterns to ensure parallelism between gauge tooling faces
                                • Available for both straight walled and finished food cans
                                • Multi-size capability with quick change tooling
                                • Short cycle times due to the latest high-performance stepper motors (selectable crush speed)
                                • Customer-specific data outputs (kgs, lbf, newtons)
                                • High-accuracy axial load cell technology
                                • Available for trimmed and finished food and beverage cans

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                                  Z341 BENCH TOP FOOD CAN COATING ANALYSER

                                  Z341 BENCH TOP FOOD CAN COATING ANALYSER

                                  The Z341 Manual Coating Analyser has been developed to give fast and accurate measurement of the internal lacquer, sprayed during today’s 2 piece can manufacturing process

                                  Specifications

                                  By cutting the can to give suitable access, the dome area of the can is able to be checked by the system.

                                  No “lacquer panels” are required for calibration and measurement data can be exported via on board USB or LAN ports to your factory data acquisition systems where required.

                                   

                                  Torus Food Can Gauging

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                                  Measurement Features

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

                                   

                                  Technical Specification

                                  • Body Diameter | Typical Range: <35 mm ∅

                                   

                                  Gauge Features

                                  • Dual system equipped with two spectrometers
                                  • Visible light and Near Infrared (NIR) light, enables the OV/over ink inspection
                                  • Simple, manual positioning by the operator ensure side wall measurements are immediately displayed on the embedded mini touch screen PC
                                  • Cans from (202) – (307) body diameter can be accommodated by the systems “scissor” action location fingers, operated at the push of a button
                                  • “Non-contact” means no wear parts, and the use of a non-contact “white light spectroscopy” technique guarantees unprecedented performance

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                                    Z301 AUTOMATIC TRIMMED CAN INSPECTION GAUGE

                                    Z301 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
                                    • Fully automated, removing operator bias
                                    • In-line ready. Ideal for wall-to-wall plants, significantly increasing throughput and data collection

                                    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)…
                                    2. … add any of the below optional modules at any time.
                                    1.  Multi Lane Input Conveyor
                                    2. Body Maker Recognition Module
                                    3. Additional Options
                                    4. Vision Module
                                    5. Trimmed Can Weight Module
                                    6. Axial Load Module
                                    7. Dome Growth/Dome Reversal Module

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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

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                                      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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