ECI: Empty Can Inspection System

The ECI solution from E2M COUTH is a Deep Learning-powered inspection system for empty cans that guarantees the quality of empty cans before they are filled.

This system detects irregularities in the walls, bottom or top rim of cans.

The parameters and characteristics for classifying correct and incorrect cans are quickly and easily set.

INDUSTRIES

• Food
• Beverages
• Metallography

inspections

• Inspection of empty cans
• Top tab
• Side walls
• Can bottom

Types of inspections performed by ECI

Can interior inspection: Ensures the absence of external contaminants on the bottom of the can
Structure verification: Verifies the ovality of the cans.
Flange verification: Integrity of the top flange of the can

Advantages

Stainless steel enclosure.
Container position control by sensor and encoder.
Intuitive user interface.
Remote control via the internet and remote diagnostics.
Parameters and tolerances accepted for each format.
Use of artificial intelligence tools.
Model retraining options available.
Real-time production statistics.
Automatic height adjustment.
Software capable of managing rejection and external inspection signals.

In which industries is ECI applicable?

In industries such as food and beverages, where speed and safety are critical, empty can inspection is essential to ensure the quality of the final product.

Benefits of the empty can inspector in different industries

High-performance production, up to 140,000 UPH.
Exclusive tools for controlling the top flange.
Exclusive tools to control can integrity (ovality).
Proprietary AI tools.
Easy installation on existing conveyor.
Quick and easy format changeover.
Robust, compact and resistant design.
Minimal maintenance.
Scalable configuration.
High precision (low false rejection).
Connectivity to MES or ERP.
Real-time inspection performance data and graphs.
Software configuration by user level.

Why is empty can inspection necessary?

The inspection of food and beverage containers is a crucial first step in any industrial process for filling cans for preserves or beverages.

It prevents external contamination of the final product by rejecting any containers with foreign objects, dirt or lack of varnish at the start of the filling process.
It ensures the best quality in the final product by detecting any defects in the can walls, such as dents or deformations.
It verifies the shape of the container, ensuring its ovality and checking that it has no scratches or dirt that could compromise the contents of the can.