Enhanced Preform inspection

Working in conjunction with a major supplier of high-quality preforms, Pressco Technology Inc. has designed and manufactured an inspection system capable of detecting flaws in all critical regions of the preform.

Pressco’s standard PSW3 Inspection System (introduced in 2001) detects manufacturing defects on the seal surface and full sidewall of the preform. Taking advantage of the flexibility of the INTELLISPEC™ product, five additional inspection modules were added to this new system to ensure other areas of the preform were defect-free: gate, endcap, and 360° of the thread area.

Coupled directly to the output of a Husky Injection Molding Machine, the new system includes a sophisticated material handling system that enables inspection of every preform at a rate of approximately 24,000 preforms per hour. Defective preforms are automatically eliminated from the product stream before they reach the customer.

Described as "magical" at detecting defects, the Pressco system is the complete solution for demanding customer applications.

All new INTELLISPEC™ machine vision systems are equipped with easy-to-use 3.1 software. With a few simple mouse clicks, operators can access important inspection and process monitoring data, such as overall manufacturing statistics, indicator value graphs, or current inspection parameters – while the system continues to inspect every preform.

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