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.

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

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

Technical Specification

• Component Materials | Aluminium/Steel
• Component Height Range | 80 – 400 mm
• Component Gripper Pick Up Height | 75 – 395 mm
• Component Outer Body Diameter Range | Ø 15 – Ø 160 mm
• Component Internal Neck Diameter Range | Ø 15 – Ø 45 mm
• Component Outer Neck Diameter Range | Ø 18 – Ø 54 mm
• Component Weight Range | 5 – 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

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

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
• Temperature | ºC | 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

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

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 Diameter | Ø 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

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

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

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

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

• 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