Overview

This Krones Linatronic M empty bottle inspector, manufactured in 2015, is designed for the reliable inspection of returnable glass bottles in beverage production lines.

The system combines multiple inspection technologies including camera-based vision systems, infrared sensors, and high-frequency detection, ensuring the identification of contamination, residual liquids, closure issues, and bottle defects. With a capacity of up to 15,000 bottles and more per hour, the machine is well suited for medium-capacity bottling lines.

The unit is equipped with a 3-fold Ecopush rejection system and supports a wide range of bottle types and glass colors, making it a flexible solution for breweries and beverage producers.

Technical data

• Manufacturer: Krones

• Model: Linatronic M

• Machine type: Empty bottle inspector

• Year of manufacture: 2015

• Capacity: up to approx. 15,000 bottles per hour and more 

• Rejection system: 3 × Ecopush (1 × infeed, 2 × discharge)

• Suitable for glass types: brown glass, green glass, flint (white glass)

Formats

• NRW bottle 0.5 l

• 0.33 l swing-top bottle (Steinie, green)

• Euro bottle 0.5 l

• 0.33 l water bottle (individual)

• 1.0 l water bottle (individual)

Equipment

• 3 × Ecopush rejection system (1 × infeed, 2 × discharge)

• Base inspection system

• Foil detection (base and sidewall)

• Sealing surface inspection (4 MP camera)

• Thread inspection

• Sidewall inspection with 4-camera system (infeed and discharge)

• High-frequency caustic detection

• Infrared residual liquid detection

• Contour detection before infeed