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INDEC. In-line vacuum test systems Ensuring that products meet the highest quality standards is absolutely essential in the manufacture of food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products in particular. Leak-tight product containers have a major role to play here. Leak-tight product containers have a major role to play here. Leakages allow the contents of a container to get out, but more importantly they also allow germs to get in, rendering the contents unusable. INDEC vacuum test systems monitor containers for leak tightness fully automatically within the production process. A wide range of containers,...

Vacuum inspection with INDEC The non-contact, 100% in-line vacuum inspection of jars, bottles, cans and similar containers is carried out within the production process. Containers which show insufficient vacuum, cocked/tilted caps or missing caps are reliably identified and automatically rejected. A sensor measures the cap panel deflection which is dependent on the vacuum inside the container. The measurement values are evaluated by the testing software, leak tightness is assessed by comparing the data of each container with the data of a golden sample. The desired values are determined automatically...

INDEC VA turnkey test systems INDEC VA turnkey test systems are pre-assembled before delivery and can be fitted to the conveyor system in just a few simple steps . The systems can be used as independent units or can be integrated within existing test systems . A range of different models are available to meet the requirements of specific applications . As an alternative to the turnkey systems, INDEC VD vacuum test devices are available in various configurations providing optimum solutions when the full functionality of the systems is not required or when certain components are already present...

The optical sensor Multi-functional and versatile Equipped with an optical sensor, INDEC can be used for closures made of any material, including composite or plastic lids, aluminium foils and twist-off lug closures made of metal. All common closures can be measured with one and the same sensor head. Even foil-sealed containers, such as tubs or trays with a vacuum, can be tested for leaky seams. For this reason it can make sense to create a vacuum in the container for the express purpose of leak testing. Large working distance for a safe working environment The large measuring distance of over...

Edit Recipe Fast and easy format changeover Not only does the optical sensor reach high test speeds, it also has the major advantage of providing easy handling, especially for frequent format changeovers. Because of the large measuring distance, it is not necessary to adjust the sensor head manually for format changeovers involving containers of varying heights. The system can be set up at just a touch of a button using saved parameters sets. Name recipe name Transmission power Sensor Distance Delay Setting the threshold and transmit power Automatic parameterisation with teach-in function To...

Central unit In the central unit, the data acquired by the vacuum sensor and the light barrier unit is processed by the vacuum testing software and the control signals are calculated for the ejector. A touch screen with a colour graphics display, multilingual user interface and membrane keypad is provided for data entry and display. The recipe parameters for the containers to be tested are generated and saved via programme routines (teach-in). The central unit is equipped with a main switch. 1 ½“ clamps are provided for mounting on the stand. Connection unit The stainless steel housing of the...

Ejector unit With the ejector unit, containers which have been identified as defective by a test system are removed from the production flow. Control and adjustment in line with the container parameters are performed with the central unit. The ejector unit consists of a pneumatic valve and cylinder, a compressed air service unit with manual shut-off valve, a pressure regulator with filter and an adjustable holding fixture. To make it easy to fix the ejector unit to the conveyor system, the entire unit is mounted on a base plate which can be screwed directly to the conveyor system. The pneumatic...

System synchronisation for variable conveyor speeds Edit Ejector Delay Pulse length Encoder pulses Pulse Counter The device option for system synchronisation contains a software extension and a rotary encoder which is ready for connection. With this option, INDEC systems can be synchronised with the speed of the conveyor system to accommodate variable conveyor speeds. Real-time evaluation of the rotary encoder pulses by the INDEC central unit enables the position of the container to be determined exactly and the ejector to be controlled precisely. The hygienic rotary encoder is detergent and...

Light barrier unit for product detection The reflective light barrier complete with reflector and adjustable holding fixtures is used for product detection to start the measurement. High immunity to optical interference from the environment is a distinguishing feature of the light barrier as well as its rugged metal housing which is detergent and disinfectant-proof and able to withstand high-pressure cleaning. The light barrier features highly visible status LEDs. Precise switching and high detection quality guarantee reliable object detection. The light barrier is equipped with an adjustable...

Operation and system integration General Settings Language Input Mode Colour Scheme Settings System Intuitive operation Sensor Recipe Name INDEC features a robust membrane keypad and a high-contrast colour graphics display. All user controls are located on the front panel of the test device for good access and easy operation with a clear view of the process environment. Clear colour graphics The colour graphics used for the display of measurement results and operational status guarantee optimum presentation and visual perception of all information. Specially selected colours contribute to the...