Z345 AUTOMATIC COLOUR INSPECTION GAUGE (POWERED BY X-RITE®)
Torus' Z345 is the world's first Automatic Colour Inspection System powered by X-Rite®. Providing true quantitative colour measurement for aluminium and steel beverage cans in an automatic system.
The Z345 is capable of inspecting 202-300 body diameter, straight walled and finished cans with minimal change parts. Cans may be loaded in any orientation, either on to an automatic in-feed conveyor or directly from the production line. A high-resolution colour scan camera reads and ‘unwraps’ the label and aligns it to a master image. The can is then accurately presented to the Ci64 for inspection at pre-defined, user selected locations with unmatched positional repeatability.
Key Features
Measurement Features
Feature
L*Value
Light-Dark
a*Value
Green (-a) - Red (+a)
b*Value
Blue (-b) - Yellow (+b)
c Value
Chromo / Saturation
h Value
Hue
Delta E
Change in total colour from nominal reference
DeltaEcmc
Change in total colour in accordance with cmc tolerancing from nominal reference
Technical Specification
Capabilities
Typical Range
Can Body Diameter Range
Ø 202 - Ø 300
Trimmed Height Range
From 85 mm - 250 mm
Straight Walled and Finished Can compatible
Benefits to your Business
Automatic X-Rite® Ci64 calibration and qualification
Quantifiable colour measurement
Overcomes human error
Significantly reduces labour time
Delivers fast, reliable, accurate colour inspection of the decorated aluminium or steel beverage can
Provides complete L*, a*, b*, Cmc, E2000 and E94 data for full traceability
Early warning limits meaning decorators can be adjusted before colours go out of tolerance
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.
Start with the standard Z345 Colour Inspection Gauge…
…add any of the optional modules/upgrades detailed below at any time.
Multi Lane Input Conveyor
Barcode Verification System – Features outlined on download
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