Heuft HBB-RT-64 Empty Bottle Inspector (2008)

Overview

This electronic empty bottle inspector (EBI) for returnable glass bottles was manufactured in 2008 by Germany HEUFT. The machine is designed for inspection of returnable glass bottles in beverage production lines. It is currently still installed and can be visited on request.

Technical data

• Capacity: up to 60,000 bottles/hour (machine) / up to 54,000 bottles/hour (filler)

• Formats: 20 cl returnable glass bottles (Coca-Cola, multiproduct, Sprite formats)

• Application: Empty bottle inspection (returnable glass bottles)

• Configuration: Single-lane installation between bottle washer and filler

• Inspection technology: HEUFT reflexx inspection system

• Inspection systems:

  • Base inspection (foreign body detection)

  • Finish inspection (mouth / finish defects)

  • Double sidewall inspection with 90° rotation

  • Residual liquid detection (Dual High Frequency + Infrared)

• Detection & rejection:

  • Detection of fallen, tilted, higher or lower bottles

  • DELTA reject system

• Vision system:

  • CCD matrix cameras

  • 32-bit image processors

  • Stroboscopic lighting with microprocessor control

• Control system: HEUFT SPECTRUM multiprocessor control

• Operator interface: HEUFT PILOT LCD terminal with membrane keyboard and LED counter display

• Construction: Stainless steel and synthetic material housing

• Additional features:

  • Encoder for conveyor speed monitoring

  • Automatic air-blow cleaning system

  • Pre-programmed bottle formats with additional programs