PET company invests in Sacmi machines

SACMI has delivered two PVS-3 preform inspection machines to a major player in Vietnam’s beverage sector.

The customer (unnamed by Sacmi) manufactures containers, PET preforms and plastic caps. It purchased two complete preform inspection solutions, with each unit consisting of an advanced PVS-3 - the vision system recently developed by Sacmi's Automation & Inspection System Division - and comes with an automatic centrifuge positioner upstream.

The PVS-3 preform inspection machine is equipped with the CVS 3000 v.2 64 bit version vision software

The model operates directly on the line and executes all-round inspection of 100% of produced preforms (it can, however, also be used for off-line applications). It features a downstream soft drop system that gently deposits preforms exiting the vision system in the octabin. This solution allows high speed execution of all the standard preform checks, with inspection of opening, finish (especially the thread), body and underside.

Optional system features supplied to the customer include the exclusive Sacmi-patented grid method, which intercepts defects that are only detectable using polarized light (e.g. condensation, pitted surfaces, watermarks, etc.).

For vision software, the PVS-3 installs the latest CVS 3000 v.2 64 bit version. Developed entirely by Sacmi and shared across the entire inspection system range, it ensures maximum interoperability between machines and, therefore, a fully integrated inspection approach. These features ensure a fully interconnected system capable of executing total quality control, supplying precious additional information on line efficiency and allowing monitoring, also remotely, of every stage of production.

Sacmi operates directly in-country through its Sacmi Vietnam branch. The latter supports the local market with advanced consultancy, support and after-sales assistance services.