Z701 END OF LINE RECOGNITION & VISION SORTING SYSTEM

Torus have worked closely with an existing customer to develop the Z701 Vision Sorting System, a solution for can plants currently sorting can pallets manually. Using an operator to manually inspect and remove reject cans results in high labour and slower sort speeds. The Z701 has the ability to automatically de-palletize a complete pallet of cans, convey them through an inspection area and at the end re-palletize them, all without operator influence.

The Z701 integrates directly into an existing end of line sorter with minimal adjustments required. The System can be integrated into an existing or new sorter – Torus work closely with customers chosen integrator to ensure a successful installation. A site survey is carried out by both parties to agree the suggested location is suitable for the integration.

Cans are ejected using a high-speed air jet. The rest of the cans / passes are transferred through the conveyor to be re-palletized. The system will monitor the number of cans entering the sorting system, including those being ejected to ensure the total can count is correct.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the system can achieve speeds of up to 12,000 cans per hour, meaning a 9000 can pallet can be sorted in just 45 minutes.

Torus’ Z701 Vision Sorting System provides many benefits for can makers operating a sorting line.

• Customers have the ability to select the line to be sorted and the internal spray gun (ISG) to be ejected from the loaded pallets
• No change parts or adjustment
• Sorting system can check for UV rim coat presence, visible and UV spray dot and dot matrix character code
• Up to 10 different lines and 10 different spray heads
• Reduce manual inspection which often leads to rejects being missed and slower sort speeds
• Saves operator resource
• Eliminates chance of reject cans reaching the customer
• Network compatible for Remote access.
• Pedestal can be positioned up to 10m away from the vision system, meaning customers can review image captures from the production floor

Supplied with Torus’ BRAND NEW VisionXplorer software developed specifically for use with this system.

VisionXplorer is sophisticated recognition software configured for both colour dots and dot matrix characters and operated by a touch screen monitor for ease of use. It also offers quick and easy setup. VisionXplorer provides live run statistics such as can count, eject count and eject percentage and has the ability to measure between percentages and quantity units. Configurable to match customers line and gun configuration.