PREFORMCAP QUALITY

[Before Capper Machine]

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Neck finish acquisition

Neck ring acquisition

Internal walls + bottom acquisition

External walls acquisition

Neck finish module

Neck ring module

Sidewalls + bottom module

Sidewalls module

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Preform quality inspection

Ideal to ensure the quality of the final product and reduce both the number of jams along the line and rejects produced during the blow molding phase due to defective preforms.

NECK FINISH inspection Ovalization Deformations Foreign objects BlemishesNECK RING inspection Dimensional defects BlemishesBOTTOM AND INTERNAL WALLS inspection Foreign objects Pin holes Breaking in the injection point Bubbles or deformationsEXTERNAL WALLS inspection Foreign objects Deformation Pin holes Bubbles

The inspection system come in different configurations, which are proposed depending on the type of the cap to be inspected and the line type. This allows to meet all quality control requirements.

FEATURESMachine vision technologyExpandable system, designed for maximum ease of customizationAvailable Macro-Confirations Single modules installed inside the blower molder Stand alone system

STANDARD INSPECTION[depending on configurations]

ADVANTAGESIMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of blow molder and filling machine damages and jams Reduction of the number of filled product rejects Reduction of the number of “line stop”IMPROVE QUALITY Reduction of customer complaints related to product leak Reduction of customer complaints related to foreign objects contamination Ensureproduct quality

TYPE OF CONTAINERPreform [transparent plastic material]

QB/QP/QF/IB/OP Series [ VA ]

Cap qualityinspection

Ideal to ensure the quality of the final product and reduce both the number of jams along the line and rejects produced during the capping phase due to defective caps.

INTEGRATED IN CAP CHUTE (recommended for Flat cap, cap having an irregular upper surface such as sports caps-cap, etc.) Product compliance Up-side down cap Ovalization Security Ring defect/absence Sealing ring defect/absence Foreign objects Brand inspection Color inspection VACUUM CONVEYOR BELT [OPTIONAL Configuration] (1 or 2 additional side cameras) Broken Ring Defect in the bridges of the ring Cap/Ring Shape defects

The cap inspection system is available in several configu-rations chosen according to the type of cap to be inspected and according to the type of line in such a way as to meet all the requirements of quality control.

FEATURESMachine vision technologyExtensible with additional inspection modules such as preform inspection,fill level and correct closure.Available the configuration integrated in the Arol “Flex” cap elevator

STANDARD INSPECTION[depending on configurations]

ADVANTAGESIMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of blow molder and filling machine damages and jams Reduction of the number of filled product rejects Reduction of the number of “line stop”IMPROVE QUALITY Reduction of customer complaints related to product leak Reduction of customer complaints related to foreign objects contamination Ensureproduct quality

TYPE OF CONTAINERAny kind of capConfigurable/expandable system, designed for maximum ease of customization

QT700-IoT Series [ VA ]

Available the configuration integratedin the Arol “Flex” cap elevator

ON TOP OF THE POCKET SORTER[recommended for ROPP cap or similar] Product compliance Up-side down cap Ovalization Spout presence/integrity

Broken ring

Foreign object

Deformation

Broken ring

Principle – Vertical

Principle – Vertical

Principle – On top ofthe pocket sorter

Principle – Lateral

INSPECTION AND TRACEABILITY SOLUTIONSFOR YOUR BOTTLING AND PACKAGING LINE

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INTEGRATED AND TOTAL QUALITY SOLUTIONSThe simple and intuitive multiple inspection stations along the entire packaging process can also be integrated into a single control panel for a total overview of the quality and production performance.

FT SYSTEMFounded in 1998, FT SYSTEM has specialised in the design and production of quality control monitoring systems along the entire bottling and packaging line.From the inspection of empty containers and caps to fill levels, from accurate capping analysis to leakage detection, from measuring internal pressure of the container to weight control, from label control to labora-tory analysis, FT SYSTEM guarantees the quality of your products, while optimising the production process and supporting the overall cost reduction.In 2009 FT System joined Arol S.p.A. giving rise to the Arol Group.Since 2019, FT System is part of Antares Vision

About ANTARES VISIONAntares Vision guarantees the process of protecting products throughout their lifecycle, through the most comprehensive and scalable global solutions in Inspection Systems, Track & Trace and Smart Data Management for the most demanding industrial sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, beverage, cosmetics and fashion. With its products and services, Antares Vision reaches more than 60 countries worldwide with three Italian branches (Brescia, Parma, Latina), eight foreign branches (Germany, France, Ireland, USA, Brazil, India, Russia and Hong Kong), two Innovation Centers located in Italy and Ireland (Galway) and a worldwide network of more than 30 partners. With a 20 year experience in vision technologies, Antares Vision is the supplier of 10 of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies: more than 25,000 inspection systems ensure every day product safety and quality, while over 2,500 serialization lines are installed all over the world to guarantee the tracking of more than 5 billion products across the whole supply chain. Antares Vision has been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since April 2019 - the AIM Italia/ Alternative market segment is dedicated to dynamic and competitive SMEs. At the end of September 2019 Antares Vision acquired 100% of FT System, leader of the control and inspection in the beverage sector. Emidio Zorzella and Massimo Bonardi have been awarded with the Best Entrepreneur of The Year Award for innovation by Ernst & Young.

LASER SPECTROSCOPY DIVISIONL PRO GAS SENSING is the FT SYSTEM division dedicated to the laser spectroscopy technology.A revolutionary and innovative method, which has enabled the development of non-destructive instrumen-ts of analysis and measurement of gas inside sealed containers. The main fields of application of LPRO technology are the beverage (with specific solutions dedicated to the bottling of wine, beer, water and soft drinks), along with the food and pharmaceutical industries.

BLOWMOLDER

SHRINKWRAPPERBUNDEL BOXING

FILLER CAPPER

Preform

Monitoring

Cap Quality (QT)

Fill level Leak[Squeezer based]

CodingCheckweigher

Shape

OrganicResidure

Labelling

Blown bottle

FILLER CAPPER

Monitoring Fill level

LabellingCodingCheckweigherShape

Empty bottle Diverter

PASTEURIZER

SHRINKWRAPPERBUNDEL, BOXING

WASHERGas

ConcentrationCap Quality [QT] Capping

Coding

Fill level

FILLER SEAMER PASTEURIZER

Checkweigher

SHRINKWRAPPERBUNDEL BOXING

Monitoring

Empty Cans

Diverter

Ceckweigherfor single product

FOR YOUR...PLASTICLINE

EVO-CO2Total pressureCO2 Partial pressureCO2 disslved

EVO-O2O2 concentration[NON pressourized producs]

EVO-VVacuum level[Hot-filled and pasteurized products]

FT SYSTEM HAS ACOMPLETE RANGE OFINSPECTION AND TRACKINGSYSTEMSin order to ensure the high qualityof your product allowing theoptimization of your productionreducing costs

CHOOSEYOUR SOLUTION

ApplicationAngleInspection

Leak detectionon kegs

EVO-TRACEVery lowconcentrationof CO2

EVO-N2Total Pressure[Nitrogen dosed products]

EVO-PO2 concentrationCO2 concentration[Bags & Trayes]

Canspressurecheck

Ejector

Lid

LABELLINGSleevered

LID APPLIC.LABELLER[SLEEVER]

LABELLER

LABELLER

EjectorBrand[Printed on cap]

Neck Finishafter corker

RejectorROBO-QCS

Leak DetectionPressure/Vacuum

Capping

BrandInspection[Printed on cap]

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FOR YOUR...GLASSLINE

FOR YOUR...CANSLINE

FOR YOUR...LABORATORYNON-DESTRUCTIVEANALYZERS

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