The move towards lightweight containers that has taken place in the last few years has challenged inspection systems and continues to do so. At the hot end, systems based on near infra-red sensors are becoming less effective or even inoperative. At the cold end, one of the main problems is capacity and mechanical handling. In this article the author discusses what the move towards lightweight containers means for the efficiency of today's inspection equipment.
Origin
Jli Vision, Denmark
Journal Title
Glass Nov-Dec 2007 9-10
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 3563