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Maximize Seal Quality, Minimize Waste

Take Quality Control to the Next Level

Upgrade your bottle cap seal inspection with MoviTHERM’s TSI System—automated, precise, and designed to catch defects in real-time while optimizing your production process. Say goodbye to waste and hello to efficiency!

  • Improve Seal Quality

  • Increase Efficiency

  • Reduce Wasted Product

  • Protect Brand Reputation

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MoviTHERM Thermal Seal Inspection System

Solving Your Seal Quality & Efficiency Challenges

Maintaining consistent seal quality can be a daunting task. Manual inspection methods are not only timeconsuming but also prone to human error, leading to missed defects and compromised product integrity. This often results in wasted products, increased costs, and dissatisfied customers. Traditional inspection methods struggle to keep up with high production speeds, making it challenging to detect and address seal issues promptly.

The TSI System is an advanced, automated solution designed to ensure the highest quality in bottle cap seal inspection. Utilizing thermal imaging technology, the TSI system detects and rejects faulty seals in real-time, while also measuring your process variability. This dual functionality allows you to not only maintain consistent seal integrity but also gain insights into your production process to achieve greater efficiency and reduce wasted product.

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How does the system work?

  • After bottles are sealed, they retain heat from the sealing process.
  • The TSI system captures a thermal image of each seal to evaluate its quality.

  • The system classifies each seal as either a Good Seal (PASS) or Bad Seal (FAIL).

  • Failed seals trigger automatic rejection of the bottle to prevent it from continuing down the line.

  • The system categorizes failure types and tracks production performance to help identify areas for improvement.

Type of Defects That Can Be Detected

  • Incomplete Seals
  • Seal Contamination
  • Improper Adhesion
  • Seal Misalignment
  • Seal Cracks or Breaks
  • Seal Irregularities
  • Inconsistent Cap Torque
  • Missing Cap or Seal Foil

Features & Benefits

Enhanced Quality Control

Ensure every seal meets the highest quality standards.

  • Perform accurate quality checks on every seal.
  • Eliminate human error with automated inspection.
  • Ensure only perfectly sealed bottles continue down the line.

Significant Cost Savings

Reduce waste and save money across your production.

  • Automatically reject faulty bottles to prevent costly mistakes.

  • Lower expenses by reducing product waste and rework.

  • Cut costs associated with recalls and excess labor.

Actionable Insights

Use insights to drive continuous improvement.

  • Identify and understand the root causes of seal failures.
  • Monitor production line  performance to implement improvements.

  • Generate statistical reports for data-driven decisions.

Overview of the System

1 - Main Area Viewing Functions 2 - Main Viewing Area 3 - Inspection Zone 4 - Color Palette Selector 5 - Image Snapshot 6 - Seal Scores History Plot 7 - System Status 8 - Pass/Fail Indication 9 - Seal Profiles 10 - System Settings 11 - Evaluation Metrics

Ready to improve your quality control process?

Contact us today and say goodbye to improperly sealed bottle-caps.

FAQ

Thermal Cameras
Controller, Wall-mount
Enclosure, Panel PC with Touchscreen
All necessary support electronics, power supply, and cabling
Application software

All that is required for the installation is standard 110VAC/15A power, one Ethernet cable to each camera, and the I/O connections. The cameras are powered over Ethernet (PoE), which makes installation very convenient. No additional camera power supplies or cables are required.

Absolutely! In fact, we recommend hiring MoviTHERM for the commissioning and training phase of the system deployment. Nobody knows our systems better than we. We design and build them! Additionally, you gain access to thermography experts to assure that you achieve the best return on investment.

Some of the defects that can be identified using this inspection method include:

Incomplete Seals: Thermal inspection can detect areas where the seal is not properly formed or lacks sufficient adhesion, leading to potential leakage or compromised product integrity.
Seal Contamination: The system can identify instances where foreign particles or contaminants are present on the seal surface, which can pose a risk of product contamination.
Improper Adhesion: Thermal inspection can detect areas where the seal has not adhered properly to the container or bottle, indicating a potential weakness in the seal’s strength.
Seal Misalignment: The system can identify situations where the seal is not properly aligned or positioned, resulting in an uneven or imperfect seal.
Seal Cracks or Breaks: Thermal inspection can detect cracks or breaks in the seal that may compromise its integrity and allow for the entry of air or contaminants.
Seal Irregularities: The system can identify irregularities in the seal’s shape or width, ensuring consistency and uniformity.
Inconsistent Cap Torque: When a cap is inadequately tightened on a bottle, there is insufficient pressure to form a quality seal. This appears as areas of lower and higher temperatures around the perimeter of the seal, which can be identified by the inspection system.
Missing Cap or Seal Foil: If a cap is missing completely, or the seal foil is missing, the thermal camera can easily detect these irregularities.
Incorrectly Configured Sealing Process: If the sealing equipment is not operating in the optimal sealing range, this can be identified by higher or lower than normal temperatures in the seal. The inspection system can reliably identify any changes to the seal temperature that may lead to missing or incomplete seals (under-power faults), or seal/cap burning (over-power faults).

Yes, the thermal inspection system can be integrated into existing production lines. It is designed to seamlessly integrate with the production process, allowing for efficient and automated quality control.

The thermal inspection system can be synchronized with other equipment and machinery in the production line, such as conveyors, sensors, or control systems. It can communicate with the plant’s PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) or other control devices to transfer status messages, PASS/FAIL results, or trigger actions based on inspection outcomes.

The inspection speed of the system can vary depending on factors such as the specific model, configuration, and the complexity of the inspection requirements. Typically, thermal inspection systems are designed to operate at high speeds to keep up with the production line’s pace.

The exact inspection speed can be influenced by factors such as the size and design of the product, the conveyor speed, and the complexity of the inspection criteria. As part of the pre-engineering engagement, MoviTHERM works through all the technical aspects to arrive at an expected throughput number that is consistent with the physical realities and constraints.

Using thermal inspection offers several benefits compared to other inspection methods. Here are some advantages:

Non-contact Inspection: Thermal inspection is a non-contact method, meaning it does not require physical contact with the bottle caps. This eliminates the risk of damage or alteration to the caps during the inspection process.
Real-time Detection: Thermal inspection provides real-time feedback on the seal integrity of bottle caps. Defects such as incomplete seals or seal contamination can be immediately identified, allowing for prompt corrective actions.
High Accuracy: Thermal inspection systems use advanced infrared cameras and algorithms to accurately detect temperature variations. This enables precise identification of seal defects, ensuring reliable inspection results.
Speed and Efficiency: Thermal inspection can be conducted at high speeds, keeping up with the pace of production lines. It enables efficient and continuous inspection without slowing down the manufacturing process.
Comprehensive Coverage: Thermal inspection can assess the entire seal area of bottle caps in a single image, providing a comprehensive analysis. It can detect defects across the entire circumference of the cap, ensuring thorough inspection and minimizing the chances of undetected issues.
Automation and Integration: Thermal inspection systems can be seamlessly integrated into existing production lines, automating the inspection process. This reduces reliance on manual labor and enhances overall efficiency.

By leveraging these benefits, thermal inspection provides manufacturers with a reliable and efficient method to ensure seal integrity, minimize defects, and maintain high-quality standards.

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