Overview This electronic empty bottle inspector (EBI) for returnable
glass bottles was manufactured in 2008 by Germany HEUFT. The
machine is designed for inspection of returnable glass bottles in
beverage production lines. It is currently still installed and can be
visited on request. Technical data Capacity: up to 60,000 bottles/hour
(machine) / up to 54,000 bottles/hour (filler) Formats: 20 cl
returnable glass bottles (Coca-Cola, multiproduct, Sprite formats)
Application: Empty bottle inspection (returnable glass bottles)
Configuration: Single-lane installation between bottle washer and
filler Inspection technology: HEUFT reflexx inspection system
Inspection systems: Base inspection (foreign body detection) Finish
inspection (mouth / finish defects) Double sidewall inspection with
90° rotation Residual liquid detection (Dual High Frequency +
Infrared) Detection & rejection: Detection of fallen, tilted, higher
or lower bottles DELTA reject system Vision system: CCD matrix cameras
32-bit image processors Stroboscopic lighting with microprocessor
control Control system: HEUFT SPECTRUM multiprocessor control Operator
interface: HEUFT PILOT LCD terminal with membrane keyboard and LED
counter display Construction: Stainless steel and synthetic material
housing Additional features: Encoder for conveyor speed monitoring
Automatic air-blow cleaning system Pre-programmed bottle formats with
additional programs