In-line Leak Detection System – PCS Beer
Inspection solution for in-line leak detection by measuring the total headspace pressure of each individual closed beer bottle.
The system is located immediately after the pasteurization phase to intercept any leaks due to incorrect closure of the cap or defects (for example small breaks) in the thread neck.
The inspection is based on laser spectroscopy, which uses a particular physical property of specific molecules in the gaseous state, that is the ability to absorb light only at particular wavelengths.
It is, therefore a direct inspection, more accurate and versatile than acoustic technologies: it can in fact be used in the presence of any type of cap and with bottles of any material; furthermore, performance is not influenced by external factors, such as small variations in the positioning of the bottle, slight variations in the caps or the conveyor belt. Not only that: the solution also monitors the average pressure level of the entire production in real time, optimizing its quality.
PCS Beer accuracy ensures product quality, protects brand reputation, and reduces false rejects, decreasing waste and thus improving sustainability.
- Leak and micro-leak detection
- Measurement of internal pressure or CO2 concentration, of the single bottle and the entire production
- Laser Spectroscopy technology
- Direct measurement of pressure in the headspace of the bottle
- Fast, reliable and non-destructive analytical measurement
- Non-contact inspection, no components subject to wear
- Small footprint, hygienic design, cleanable structure
- User-friendly interface
- Integrated calibrations for new formats
- Statistics and production history
- Alarm and event history
- I/O diagnostics, parameters, and signals
- Oscilloscope
- Prevents claims from the market
- Monitors 100% of production at line speed for leaks
- Guarantees product quality, consumer satisfaction and expected shelf-life
- Avoids the risks of oxygen pick up in beer, protecting it from staling and muting
- Detects bottles with CO2 leakage, preserving the characteristics of the beer
- Detects bottles with liquid leakage, safeguarding the pallet
- Inspect bottles of any material and with any type of cap
- Monitors the efficiency of the capper and ensures correct closure of the bottle
- Measures the average pressure value of the production batch
- The high accuracy reduces false rejects, lowering beer and container waste and therefore improving sustainability
- PCS BEER
