Camera control systems for cans and seams ParmaControls develops high precision camera inspection systems for cans and lids, caps and closures. These systems verify shapes, dimensions, and specific defects. First, the flange and ovality check, inspection of dirty spots over the total inner surface; secondly the seam control, check for dots and scratches, and lid decoration verification. The ControlCamera SEAM system assures a complete inspection with 4+1 cameras when the detectable defects are droops, false seams, dents. It is also possible to carry out the correct or inverted decoration verification and lid decoration check. The optical box is housed in an appropriate case complete with stirrups for fixing to the belt side with hand-operated adjustment device for the size changeover, including the lighting system and the adjustable set-up of one or several high-resolution CCD cameras, the necessary light and/or image filtering or focusing devices, if any. The unit presents a dedicated PC in the independent control board, complete with an uninterruptible power unit. The TFT
monitor and membrane keyboard for operator interface complete the standard version. The operating speed depends on the inspection task requested, the sensitivity is over 0,01 mm according to the magnitude of the inspection field, while the accuracy varies according to the type of inspection and is defin-
The ControlCamera system for cans and seams (Parmacontrols).
able after a test on actual samples. (Parmacontrols - Via Mantova 79/a - 43122 Par-
ma - Italy - Tel. + 39 0521 775064 - Fax + 39 0521 775069 - email: sales@ parmacontrols.it)
Vacuum Transfer Systems The Vacuum Transfer Systems developed by Agierre are mainly applied both in the productive department (on mixers, dryers, fluid bed coolers, and blending systems) and in the packing units (on packaging machines, tableting press machines, etc.). Their functioning is based on the suction (by vacuum) of powders and grains that must be transferred from one container to another. The Vacuum allows the powder to be handled at a low velocity, which guarantees a constant and consistent handling of the powder without shock and de-mixing. The Vacuum Transfer Systems have an innovative design and can be customized according to the tech-
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nical requirements of each customer. Depending on the technical specification, the Vacuum Transfer Systems can have basic configuration or overpressure. The Vacuum Conveyors (patent pending) are developed in compliance with the “cGMP guidelines�, the UNI EN ISO norms and the Atex and Machine Directives. All the conveyors can be customized according to customer requirements and needs. Different kinds of filter are available; bag, pleat, stainless steel, and titanium. (Agierre - Via Ponte la Pietra Snc Zona industriale 03043 - Cassino - FR - Italy - Fax +39 0776 364005 - Tel. +39 0776 367914 www.agierre.eu)
The Vacuum Transfer System (Agierre).