Z303 AUTOMATIC UNIVERSAL (TRIMMED AND FINISHED) FOOD CAN INSPECTION GAUGE

The Universal Trimmed and Finished Food Can Inspection Gauge from Torus Measurement Systems defines the standard for dimensional inspection of food cans.

Specifications

The 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 position every time.

 

Torus Food Can Gauging

Food Cans-01

Measurement Features

Trimmed Can Features

  • Mid Wall Thickness | 1-16 positions | Accuracy: +\- 0.001 mm
  • Top Wall Thickness | 1-16 positions | Accuracy: +\- 0.001 mm
  • Trimmed Can Height | 1-16 positions | Accuracy: +\- 0.010 mm
  • Panel Depth | 1-16 positions | Accuracy: +\- 0.010 mm
  • Countersink | 1-16 positions | Accuracy: +\- 0.025 mm

 

Finished Can Features

  • Flanged Can Height | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm
  • Finished Can Height | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm
  • Flange Width | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm
  • Bead Depth | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm
  • Roll Bead Diameter | Accuracy: +/- 0.010 mm
  • Roll Bead Position | Accuracy: +/- 0.025 mm
  • Bead Symmetry | Accuracy: +/- 0.025 mm
  • Panel Resist | Accuracy: +/- 0.5 PSI

 

 

Technical Specification

Trimmed Can Capabilities

  • Can Range | Typical Range: Ø 211 – 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 | 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
  • 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 Z303 Trimmed Food Can Gauge (2) and the Z304 Finished Food Can Gauge (3)
  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
  4. Trimmed and Finished Can Weight Module
  5. Axial Load Module
  6. Panel Resistance Module
  7. Lacquer Distribution Module (Visible/NIR)
  8. Enamel Rating Module

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