Ishida offers a new seal seam tester for leak testing snacks and dry products. Pouch packaging can be checked at a rate of up to 150 per minute with the TSC-AS inline seal tester. The device measures the air pressure and fill level.
The non-destructive inline inspection recognises holes as small as 3 mm. In addition the quality control system detects incorrect fill levels and double bags. Thanks to its compact dimensions, the device can be quickly and easily integrated into existing systems.
As a component of an integrated IshidaThe TSC-AS seal seam tester can be placed between a flow-wrapping machine and a case packer on the packaging line. The ITPS 2 software enables the Complete inline control and centralised access to the individual machines. A Complete product change can also be carried out quickly and easily by unskilled operators on any machine control unit within the line.
The seal seam tester measures the air filling data and communicates with the flow-wrapping machine, which then automatically adjusts the sealing jaws and ensures a constant bag volume. The information can also be transmitted to the case packer to ensure the correct number of bags in the cartons.
The HMI touchscreen of the TSC-AS is similar to a smartphone and can be Intuitive operation. Settings and product changes can be made quickly. At the same time, the control system provides a wealth of Real-time production data, which alert the operator to problems at an early stage so that product loss and downtime are minimised.
Furthermore, the TSC-AS seal seam tester has a New articulated wing cover for quick access to the inside of the appliance without getting in the way of neighbouring units. The open frame design favours cleaning measures and the bevelled surfaces prevent product build-up.
As an option, the feed of the TSC-AS can be automatically adapted to different packaging lengths by calling up presets, which Product changeover significantly accelerated. In addition, the independently controlled infeed belts ensure that the bags are correctly aligned before inspection and are fed in at the correct intervals.
By using conditioning brushes, bulges in the packaging can be gently smoothed out before inspection in order to ensure correct volume measurements.
Source: Ishida
