Z338 MANUAL FRONT END TRIMMED CAN GAUGE
Z338 MANUAL FRONT END TRIMMED CAN GAUGE

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Z338 MANUAL FRONT END TRIMMED CAN GAUGE

Z338 MANUAL FRONT END TRIMMED CAN GAUGE

The Z338 Manual Front End Gauge has been designed to measure typical features for Front End Inspection including; Trimmed Can Height, Mid and Top Wall Thickness and Dome Depth.

Specifications

Whether being used at the front end for body maker setup checks, in the quality area for off-line inspection, or as a backup during routine maintenance for your automatic gauges, exact correlation gives you 100% confidence in your process.

 

Torus Beverage Can Gauging

 

Measurement Features

  • Top Wall Thickness | Accuracy: +/- 0.001 mm
  • Mid Wall Thickness | Accuracy: +/- 0.001 mm
  • Trimmed Can Height | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm
  • Dome Depth | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm

 

Technical Specification

  • Can Materials | Aluminium
  • Can Stages | Trimmed
  • Can Height Range | Typical Range: 87 – 190 mm
  • Can Dome Depth Range | Typical Range: 9 – 13 mm
  • Can Wall Thickness Range | Typical Range: 0 – 1 mm
  • Quick-change manual tooling to suit a range of body diameters
  • Can be used as a back-up system for automatic gauging if required
  • small bench top design making the gauge transportable and easy to move from the lab to the shop floor
  • Cost-effective alternative to Torus’ Z301 Automatic Front End Trimmed Can Inspection Gauge

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    Z314 SEMI-AUTOMATIC WALL THICKNESS ANALYSER

    Z314 SEMI-AUTOMATIC WALL THICKNESS ANALYSER

    The Z314 Semi-Automatic Wall Thickness Analyser defines the standard for dimensional inspection

    Specifications

    The Z314 measures cups and straight walled cans’ wall thickness. Utilising a single point wall thickness transducer based on industry standard Torus Z301 Front End Gauge.

    The Z314 Wall Thickness Analyser ensures accurate wall thickness inspection of cups, straight walled cans or 2pc bottle cans with no need for tooling changeover.

     

    Torus Beverage Can Gauging

     

    Measurement Features

    • Wall Thickness | Can accuracy: +/- 0.001 mm | Cup Accuracy: +\- 0.002 mm
    • Mid Wall Thickness | Can accuracy: +/- 0.001 mm | Cup Accuracy: +\- 0.002 mm
    • Average/Range/Max/Min | Can accuracy: +/- 0.001 mm | Cup Accuracy: +\- 0.002 mm

     

    Technical Specification

    • Can Body Diameter Range | Typical Range: 45 mm – 100 mm Ø
    • Cup Range | Typical Range: Up to 115 mm Ø
    • Measuring Envelope Diameter | Typical Range: 12 mm – 100 mm Ø
    • Vertical Height Capability (Automatic) | Typical Range: 16 mm – 220 mm
    • Wall Thickness | Typical Range: 0 mm – 0.5 mm
    • Direct correlation with industry standard Torus Z301 Front End Gauge
    • Our GaugeXplorer software uses sophisticated motion control, which allows tooling to be adjusted quickly, removing the need for extensive changeover tooling
    • A single high-accuracy measuring transducer with sub-micron resolution is used to collect the measurement data processing by the GaugeXplorer software at the appropriate position
    • On-screen graphical displays of the wall profile, clearly show thick and thin wall areas and transition steps produced by the Punch Tool and Ironing Ring

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      Z339 MANUAL BACK END FINISHED GAUGE

      Z339 MANUAL BACK END FINISHED GAUGE

      The gauge is designed to ensure correlation with the Z302 series inspection system by utilising common measurement principles and instrumentation

      Specifications

      Each component is manually loaded by the operator and orientated to the required position for measurement. All features are simultaneously checked at each position, allowing a typical can inspection in under 30 seconds.

       

      Torus Beverage Can Gauging

       

      Measurement Features

      • Finished Can Height | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm
      • Flange Width | Accuracy:  +/- 0.010 mm
      • Internal Neck Diameter | Accuracy:  +/- 0.010 mm

       

      Technical Specification

      • Can Materials | Aluminium
      • Can Stages | Finished
      • Can Height Range | Typical Range: 88.4 – 188 mm
      • Can Flange Width | Typical Range: 2 – 2.2 mm
      • Can Outside Body Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 202 – Ø 211
      • Can Internal Neck Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 200 – Ø 206
      • Automatic location tooling for 200 and 202 neck diameter
      • Can be used as a back-up system for automatic gauging if required
      • No change tooling for multiple diameters
      • Small bench top design making the gauge transportable and easy to move from the lab to the shop floor
      • Cost effective alternative to Torus’ Z302 Automatic Finished Can Inspection Gauge

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        Z339 BENCH TOP REFORM SCANNER

        Z339 BENCH TOP REFORM SCANNER

        Designed specifically for 2 piece can manufacturers who “reform” their cans, this small inspection gauge gives critical measurement information on the setup of each head of your reformer

        Specifications

        The scanner utilises proven contact measurement technology to scan the form of the reformed profile and incorporates a entering check to accurately locate Ø 202 – Ø 300 body cans.

         

        Torus Beverage Can Gauging

         

        Measurement Features

        • Reform Diameter | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm
        • Internal Reform Diameter | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm
        • Internal Reform Height | Accuracy: +/- 0.030 mm
        • Reformed Dome Depth | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm

         

        Technical Specification

        • Can Materials | Aluminium
        • Can Stages | Finished, Reformed
        • Can Finished Dome Depth Range | Typical Range: 9 – 13 mm
        • Can Internal Reform Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 43.8 mm – Ø 54.0 mm
        • Can Internal Reform Height | Typical Range: 0 – 4 mm
        • Can Internal Dome Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 43.8 mm – Ø 54.0 mm
        • Important traceability can be tagged to ensure easy analysis and comparison to other key performance tests, such as Dome Reversal Performance
        • Correlates directly with the Torus Z302 Back End Gauge with reform scanning tooling
        • Provides accurate reform profile measurement to allow for monitoring tool wear and adjustment within the can reforming process
        • Multi-size capability with no change parts

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          Z313 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN ENAMEL RATING GAUGE

          Z313 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN ENAMEL RATING GAUGE

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

          Specifications

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

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

           

          Torus Beverage Can Gauging

           

          Measurement Features

          Standard

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

           

          Measurement Features

          Hi-Res (typically for plants running steel cans)

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

           

          Technical Specification

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

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

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

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            Z312 VISION MODULE

            Z312 VISION MODULE

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

            Specifications

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

             

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

             

            Torus Beverage Can Gauging

             

            Gauge Features

            UV Base Rim Coat Presence (BRC)

             

            • Visible Spray Dot

            • UV Spray Dot

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

            UV Ink Dot & Character Recognition – Key Features:

            UV Base Rim Coat (BRC) – Key Features:

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

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

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              Z308 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BENCH TOP DOME GROWTH/DOME REVERSAL GAUGE

              Z308 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BENCH TOP DOME GROWTH/DOME REVERSAL GAUGE

              The Z308 Dome Reversal Gauge provides detailed information about the overall change in length of the can when pressure is applied and subsequently removed.

              Specifications

               

              Torus Beverage Can Gauging

               

              Measurement Features

              • Dome Growth – The distance in which the component expands in length after being subjected to a specified dome growth pressure | Accuracy: +/- 0.10 mm
              • Dome Reversal – The pressure under which the component dome reverses | 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: 53 – 66.5 mm
              • Internal Neck Diameter | Typical Range: 50 – 58 mm
              • Dome Growth/Dome Reversal | Typical Range: ≤ 930 kPa

               

              Gauge Features

              • Factory set industry standard flow rates
              • Selectable dome growth pressure
              • Multi-size capability with quick change tooling
              • Cost-effective way of attaining off-line dome growth/dome reversal inspection requirements
              • Customer-specific data outputs (psi, kPa, lbs etc)
              • High-accuracy pressure sensor technology
              • Digital calibration and certified traceability

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                Z307 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BENCH TOP BEVERAGE CAN AXIAL LOAD GAUGE

                Z307 SEMI-AUTOMATIC BENCH TOP BEVERAGE CAN AXIAL LOAD GAUGE

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

                Specifications

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

                 

                Torus Beverage Can Gauging

                 

                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 202 – Ø 307
                • Internal Neck Diameter | Typical Range: Ø 200 – Ø 209
                • 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 beverage 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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                  Z307 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN DESTRUCTIVE GAUGE

                  Z307 AUTOMATIC BEVERAGE CAN DESTRUCTIVE GAUGE

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

                  Specifications

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

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

                   

                  Torus Beverage Can Gauging

                   

                  Measurement Features

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

                   

                  Technical Specification

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

                   

                  Gauge Features

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

                  Option 1: Standard Setup

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

                  Z308 Option:

                  Interchangeable Jaws

                  Option 2: Dedicated Body Diameters

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

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

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

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

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

                    Specifications

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

                     

                    Torus Beverage Can Gauging

                     

                    Measurement Features
                    Trimmed Can Features

                     

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

                     

                    Finished Can Features

                     

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

                     

                     

                    Technical Specification
                    Trimmed Can Capabilities

                     

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

                     

                    Finished Can Capabilities

                     

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

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

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

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                    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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