Contour Scanner CS1

Most disruptions in a production line are caused by poorly packaged products. Issues such as inconsistent packaging shapes or dimensions can significantly reduce Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Additionally, defective packaging that reaches the palletizing machine can lead to improperly stacked pallets. The ContourScanner CS1 helps improve OEE by minimizing these disruptions.

Examples of common issues with packaging:
Box not sealed
Box sealed crookedly
Box improperly sealed (loose tape)
Shrink wrap missing
Protruding parts
Our goal is to bring your packaging line’s OEE closer to 100% with the help of the ContourScanner CS1.

To enhance OEE, we developed the ContourScanner to detect defective packaging, such as:

Open flap on the top
Open flap on the front or back
Open flap on the side
Misaligned product
Missing shrink wrap
Operation:

Teach function: Scan the correct packaging (the system includes a “Teach” function that captures the dimensions of the packaging).
Set tolerances: Input acceptable tolerance levels.
Ready for use: The ContourScanner is now operational.
Experience with the Countour Scanner CS1:

There are now several CS1 systems operational at production facilities (Heinz and Farm Dairy), the first of which has now been in operation for over two years.

Future enhancements:

Measurement of film length
Detection of undersized products
Detection of missing top trays
Height-to-width ratio analysis
Label presence detection
Checkweigher with logging
Camera-recorded rejection images