SHERIDAN, WYOMING – November 26, 2024 - KHS GmbH, a leading global provider of filling and packaging solutions, is continuously advancing its inspection technology to help beverage producers optimize their operations and ensure the highest product quality. The company's Innocheck series offers a comprehensive range of inspection systems that enhance efficiency, increase production reliability, and seamlessly integrate into existing lines.
Intelligent Machine Management
The KHS Innocheck MMS machine management system is a prime example of KHS's innovative inspection technology. Designed for can filling and seaming lines, this intelligent system identifies and evaluates faulty filling valves and closure elements.
"The Innocheck MMS allows entire parameters to be precisely read out,” explained Henrik Kahrmann, who is responsible for labeling and inspection technology product support at KHS. “Through the evaluation thereof, canners and bottlers can trace faulty fillings back to individual valves and intervene in good time.”
Advanced Empty Can Inspection
KHS also offers the Innocheck ECI empty can inspector, which uses cutting-edge camera technology to detect even the smallest foreign bodies and signs of damage in empty cans before filling. This ensures that only perfect cans proceed to the filling stage, preventing costly production disruptions.
"This step is important, as filling and seaming flawed containers can cause problems that hold up the entire production process,” said Kahrmann.
The Innocheck ECI boasts a high inspection rate of up to 135,000 cans per hour. KHS also offers a retrofittable ECI+ extension that adds inner shoulder area inspection to existing systems.
Precise Fill Height Control with X-ray Technology
KHS has enhanced its fill height control technology with the Innocheck FHC fill height control system. This innovative system uses X-ray technology to precisely measure fill levels, ensuring accurate filling and minimizing product waste.
"With our new spatial-resolution system, we can now measure an entire fill height area using just one unit,” explained Kahrmann. This optimized system not only provides information about overfilling and underfilling but also gives an absolute fill height value, allowing for proactive maintenance of filling valves.
Code Inspection with AI
The Innocheck CIC-R code inspection can reader utilizes state-of-the-art AI to examine printing and production codes on can bases. This ensures that only correctly coded cans proceed through the production process, preventing costly errors and product recalls.
Benefits of KHS Inspection Technology
- Enhanced Efficiency: Minimizes downtime and optimizes production processes.
- Improved Product Quality: Ensures the highest quality products by detecting and rejecting flawed containers.
- Increased Production Reliability: Reduces the risk of production disruptions caused by faulty containers or equipment.
- Seamless Integration: Easily integrates into existing lines, minimizing disruption to operations.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Offers attractive pricing and helps reduce waste and rework costs.
About KHS Group
KHS Group is a leading global manufacturer of filling and packaging systems for the beverage and liquid food industries. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including filling systems, packaging machines, labeling machines, inspection systems, and automation solutions. KHS operates globally, with subsidiaries and production sites in various countries.
KHS: Your Partner for Quality and Efficiency
KHS's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction is evident in its advanced inspection technology. By providing reliable and efficient inspection solutions, KHS empowers beverage producers to optimize their operations, ensure product quality, and meet the demands of a competitive market.