FlexPitch Multi-Head Container Leak Testing System
Offering 100% inspection for leaks and top seal surface defects.
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FlexPitch
The FlexPitch is a fast, tool-less, multi-moving head leak tester. The system operates without a timing screw reducing the cost for additional tools and the time it takes to perform a changeover.
Multi-Moving Head Leak Detection Equipment only from ALPS Inspection
The FlexPitch is a fast, tool-less, multi-moving head leak tester with the flexibility to test a wide range of empty containers. The machine operates without a timing screw, which significantly reduces the cost for tools, as well as, the time it takes to perform a changeover. This results in a reduced cost to run additional container types.
The innovative design maximizes flexibility as test heads can be pre-set to the required pitch enabling fast changeover between containers of varying diameters. It is particularly suitable for difficult to handle container shapes including:
- Shingling bottles
- Reverse taper
- Extremely tall/thin bottles
- Small bottles
- Bottles that do not nest effectively
Features of the FlexPitch include:
- The option of 2, 3, or 4 test heads for container sizes up to 350 oz
- No line modification mounts over your existing conveyor
- No bottle transfers required to and from separate leak tester conveyor(s)
- Full-color touch screen operation
- 24-hour service support
Simple Vision Option
Gain simple vision capabilities for specific defects with ALPS Inspection’s new Vision Option.
Equipped with a single Omron camera (with an optional 2-camera system for dual-neck containers), the simple Vision Option identifies issues including:
- Choked necks
- Finish ovality
- Inside/outside diameter variations
The leak tester seamlessly manages the container tracking. With a camera mounted at its infeed, the leak tester performs the following sequence:
- Capturing and receiving the result from Vision Option
- Leak testing passed containers
- Rejecting any failed containers
- Tracking rejected container counts via HMI
The Omron controls are integrated into the FlexPitch leak testing system, so there’s no additional footprint.
An easy-to-use Vision Option eliminates the need for a costly, complex vision inspection system when you are only struggling with one or two defects. With an adjustable camera mount for easy changeover and industrial PC connected to a 15” HMI to handle vision processing, the Vision Option offers quick results for simple applications.
Interested in the Vision Option but not for FlexPitch? Contact us about platform availability.
