1. Present and future of your total quality Key of inspections layout 2 Laboratory Line under control: Plastic Line under control: Glass Line under control: Cans 2 3 3 INSPECTION BEFORE THE FILLING PREFORM QUALITY inspection 4 Neck finish QB001-VA Neck ring QD001-VA Bottom and internal walls QP001-VA External walls and shape QP001_2-VA CAP QUALITY Inspection 5 On vacuum conveyor belt QT720 In cap chute QT730 On top of the pocket sorter QT750 Inspection of empty containers SHAPE 6 Transparent containers IS700-1VA Opaque containers IS700-2VA EMPTY CANS Inspection IO700 7 EMPTY BOTTLES Inspection IV700 8 IV1000 9 LEVEL CONTROL Fill LEVEL control CL100-HF 10 CL600-HF / RX / IR 10 CL700-HF / RX / IR / VA (Foam compensation) 11 CLOSURES CONTROL/INSPECTION Presence CT600-SE 12 Height TA600-SE Foil presence CF600-SE CAP POSITIONING Inspection IT700-1VA 13 CAP inspection IT700-2VA 13 CAP inspection H.res. IT700-4VA 13 MONITORING Complete system for filler and capper MONITORING, SAMPLING 14 BURST DETECTION and MANAGEMENT system for BURST event 14 PRODUCT QUALITY AUTOMATIC CONTROL Quality Control Automatic Station QCS120 15 VACUUM/PRESSURE CONTROL Vacuum/pressure control: Cans/Twist-off closures VP600-PX 16 Vacuum/pressure control: Crown caps/Twist-off caps VP600-AS 16 PRESSURE/SEAL control LEAKAGE control TB1000 17 VACUUM/PRESSURE INSPECTION Vacuum/pressure control Carbonated products PCS700-LS CO2 18 Products added with nitrogen PCS700-LS H2O 19 Vacuum packed products PCS700-LS H2O 19 PRESSURE INSPECTION Pressure control on compressible containers TB5000 20 LABELS INSPECTION/CONTROL Labels PRESENCE control 21 With opacity CE600-SE Semi-transparent CE600-VA Colour control CE600-CR POSITIONING INSPECTION 22 In-line IE720-1VA Inside machine IE730-1VA Labels SURFACE inspection 22 In-line IE720-2VA Inside machine IE730-1VA / IE730-2VA FULL Labelling Inspection (3D technology) IE4000-4VA 23 CODES CONTROL/INSPECTION Code PRESENCE control (Laser Marker) IC600-SE 24 Codes INTEGRITY Inspection IC700-1VA 24 Codes READING (OCR/OCV) IC700-1VA OCR/OCV 25 IC700-2VA OCR/OCV WEIGHT CONTROL Weight control for full cases, kegs, bag-in-box products, custom packages, etc. CP600-TP / CP700-TP 26 EJECTION DEVICES Mono-push ejectors Z100 / Z150 26 Cans ejectors Z160 27 Deviation systems Z001-8 / Z001-10 Z002-10 / Z003-10 27 27 KEGS INSPECTION Empty and full KEGS Inspection IK700-OR / IK700-TB 28 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS WEIGHT control, high precision, single product, statistics 29 Containers orientator 29 LABORATORY CO2 measurement instrument L.Sensor.CO2 30 O2 measurement instrument L.Sensor.O2 31 ABOUT US Why choose FT System? 32 catalogo-inglese.indd 1 30/08/2013 15:13:35

2. 2 Present and future of your total quality FT System, Arol group company, more than 15 years, designs and manufactures control and inspection systems for bottling and packaging lines. FOR YOUR... PLASTIC LINE FOR YOUR... LABORATORY catalogo-inglese.indd 2 30/08/2013 15:13:36 3. 3 Present and future of your total quality The FT System Control & Inspection systems ensure high quality of your products and allow to optimize production and reduce costs. FOR YOUR... GLASS LINE FOR YOUR... CANS LINE catalogo-inglese.indd 3 30/08/2013 15:13:38 4. MAIN FUNCTIONS The inspection system come in different configurations, which are proposed depending on the type of the cap to be inspected and the line type. This allows to meet all quality control requirements. For all configurations, the available standard inspections are: NECK FINISH inspection Ovalization Deformations Foreign objects Blemishes NECK RING inspection Dimensional defects Blemishes BOTTOM AND INTERNAL WALLS inspection Foreign objects Pin holes Breaking in the injection point Bubbles or deformations EXTERNAL WALLS inspection Foreign objects Deformation Pin holes Bubbles FEATURES Machine vision technology Configurable and expandable system, designed for maximum ease of customization ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of blow molder and filling machine damages and jams Reduction of the number of filled product rejects Reduction of the number of line stop IMPROVE QUALITY Reduction of customer complaints related to product leak or presence of foreign objects contamination Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CONTAINER Preform in transparent plastic material Preform quality inspection Ideal to ensure the quality of the final product and reduce both the number of jams along the line and rejects produced during the blow molding phase due to defective preforms. Neck finish acquisition Neck ring acquisition Internal walls + bottom acquisition External walls acquisition Neck finish module Neck ring module Sidewalls + bottom module Sidewalls module Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 4 QP001-VA/QB001-VA QD001-VA/QP001_2-VA catalogo-inglese.indd 4 30/08/2013 15:13:39 5. Cap quality inspection Ideal to ensure the quality of the final product and reduce both the number of jams along the line and rejects produced during the capping phase due to defective caps. MAIN FUNCTIONS The cap inspection system is available in several configurations chosen according to the type of cap to be inspected and according to the type of line in such a way as to meet all the requirements of quality control. The available standard inspections, for all configurations, are: ON VACUUM CONVEYOR BELT (recommended for caps with a flat upper surface) Product compliance Up-side down cap Ovalization Security Ring defect/absence Sealing ring defect/absence Foreign objects INTEGRATED IN CAP CHUTE (recommended for cap having an irregular, non flat, upper surface such as sports caps-cap, etc.) Product compliance Up-side down cap Ovalization Security Ring defect/absence Sealing ring defect/absence Foreign objects Brand inspection Color inspection ON TOP OF THE POCKET SORTER (recommended for ROPP cap or similar) Product compliance Up-side down cap Ovalization Spout presence/integrity FEATURES Machine vision technology Configurable / extensible with additional inspection modules such as preform inspection, fill level and correct closure. ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of capper damages and jams Reduction of the number of filled and capped product rejects Reduction of the number of line stop IMPROVE QUALITY Reduction of customer complaints related to product leak or presence of foreign objects contamination Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CAP All types of caps (In association with the correct model of inspector) Broken ring (on vacuum conveyor belt) Foreign object (in cap chute) Deformation (on top of the pocket sorter) Broken ring (on vacuum conveyor belt) Principle Vertical on vacuum conveyor belt Principle Vertical in cap chute Principle On top of the pocket sorter Principle Lateral on vacuum conveyor belt Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 5 QT720-VA/QT730-VA/QT750-VA catalogo-inglese.indd 5 30/08/2013 15:13:40 6. Container shape inspection Ideal to ensure the selection of empty containers and/or their orientation before filling. The inspection will reduce the number of jams and rejects due to imperfections in the shape or deformations of the container. MAIN FUNCTIONS The system is available in different configurations in order to meet the need for inspecting both transparent and opaque containers. Depending on the configurations, it is possible to inspect for: Shape compliance Container integrity Defects of the profile Defects of the surface Container orientation FEATURES Machine vision technology Configurable / expandable with additional inspection modules ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of filler damages and jams Reduction of the number of filled product rejects Reduction of the number of line stop IMPROVE QUALITY Reduction of customer complaints related to damaged containers Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CONTAINER Glass, PET, HDPE, etc. Front/rear inspection Set of the inspection areas Acquisition Cap detected Acquisition Break detected in the neck finish area Principle - Opaque containers system Principle - Opaque containers system Principle - Transparent containers system Principle - Transparent containers system Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 6 IS700-1VA IS700-2VA catalogo-inglese.indd 6 30/08/2013 15:13:40 7. MAIN FUNCTIONS The system is available in different configurations in order to meet the need for detecting dimensional defects and foreign objects inside the cans. Depending on the configurations, it is possible to inspect for: FLANGE inspection Defects and deformations Ovalization Up-side down can Damage BOTTOM AND INTERNAL WALLS inspection Foreign objects Damages RESIDUAL LIQUID detection Washing residual liquid detection FEATURES Machine vision technology Residual liquid detected with X-ray module ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of filler and stapler damages and jams Reduction of the number of filled product rejects Reduction of the number of line stop IMPROVE QUALITY Reduction of customer complaints related to product leak or presence of foreign objects contamination Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CONTAINER Cans or containers with similar shape and opaque Flange Sidewalls Bottom Code on bottle bottom Flange principle Sidewalls principle Bottom principle Principle Code on bottle bottom Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties Empty cans inspection Ideal to ensure the quality of empty cans, before the filling process. The system improves final product quality and reduces the number of jams and rejects due to the presence of imperfections. 7 IO700-VA catalogo-inglese.indd 7 30/08/2013 15:13:41 8. Empty bottles inspection Ideal to ensure the quality of empty containers, before the filling process. It reduces the number of jams and rejects due to the presence of contaminants, imperfections or defects in the empty bottles. MAIN FUNCTIONS The system performs the inspection of the empty bottle to ensure their compliance and quality before the filling process. Depending on the configurations, it is possible to inspect for: Bottle shape verification at machine infeed Detection of broken or damaged containers Base inspection Neckfinish inspection Sidewall inspection Scuff detection FEATURES Machine vision technology Independent of the color of container Mechanical equipment located in a separate upper area of the machine to permit system to be washed down and allow easier access to parts Up to 21000 Bot./hour ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of filler damages and jams Reduction of the number of filled product rejects Reduction of the number of line stop IMPROVE QUALITY Reduction of customer complaints related to presence of foreign objects contamination, wear or containers damaged. Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CONTAINER Transparent and rigid bottles or containers Sidewalls Neck finish Bottom Principle Sidewalls Principle Neck finish Principle Bottom Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 8 IV700-VA catalogo-inglese.indd 8 30/08/2013 15:13:42 9. MAIN FUNCTIONS The system allows the full inspection of the bottle in order to ensure its compliance and quality before the filling process. Depending on the configurations, it is possible to inspect for: Bottle shape verification Detection of broken or damaged containers Base inspection Neckfinish inspection Thread inspection Sidewall inspection (double module infeed/exit) Scuff detection Residual liquid detection with high frequency and infrared system FEATURES Machine vision technology Independent of the color of container Residual liquid detection with high frequency module Controlled rotation of the container for the inspection of the wall at machine exit with variable angle of 90 Mechanical equipment located in a separate upper area of the machine to permit system to be washed down and allow easier access to parts Up to 60000 Bot./hour ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of filler and capper damages and jams Reduction of the number of filled bottle rejects Reduction of the number of rejected containers due to the function that returns to the rinser all bottles intact but having dirt defects Reduction of the number of line stop IMPROVE QUALITY Reduction of customer complaints related to product leak or presence of foreign objects contamination, wear or containers damaged. Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CONTAINER Transparent and rigid bottles or containers Sidewalls Neck finish Thread Bottom Principle Sidewalls Principle Neck finish Principle Thread Principle Bottom Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties Empty bottles inspection Ideal to ensure the quality of empty containers and reduce the number of jams and rejects due to the presence of contaminants, imperfections or defects in the empty bottles. 9 IV1000-VA catalogo-inglese.indd 9 30/08/2013 15:13:42 10. Fill level control Ideal for detecting the fill level of the containers, in defence of the brand and to prevent legal disputes due the distribution of non-compliant products. MAIN FUNCTIONS The system inspects the fill level and the management of the rejection of underfilled or overfilled containers. Fill level detection Reject for underfilled containers Reject for over filled containers FEATURES High frequency, X-ray or infrared technology Simple installation on any filling line Designed to be integrated with additional inspections Cap presence Wirehood presence Capsule presence Label presence ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in the event of a filler malfunctioning. The system includes consecutive reject alarms and can monitor the performance of individual fill valves. IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to over filled or underfilled containers Ensureproduct quality and compliance with the minimum fill content TYPE OF CONTAINER Non-conductive (glass, PET, HDPE, etc.) bottles or containers 100 series interface High frequency control head X-ray control head Infrared control head 600 series interface Principle High frequency Principle X-ray Principle Infrared Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 10 CL100-HF CL600-HF/RX/IR catalogo-inglese.indd 10 30/08/2013 15:13:43 11. MAIN FUNCTIONS The technology used is designed for the measurement of the product volume in the controlled area. The system allows the detection of the fill level and the management of the rejection of underfilled or overfilled containers. Fill level detection Reject for underfilled containers Reject for over filled containers Fill level average (referred to the production) Fill level standard deviation Foam presence detection Foam compensation (only advanced system) FEATURES Available in several configurations High frequency technology X-ray technology Infrared technology Machine vision technology Management of rejection signals from external systems Simple installation on any filling line Independent structure for eliminating noise and vibration and ensuring maximum accuracy and minimum maintenance Designed to be integrated with additional inspections Cap presence High/cocked cap presence Cap color Foam presence (600 series version) Foam compensation (700 series version) Monitoring ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in the event of a filler malfunctioning. The system includes consecutive reject alarms and can monitor the performance of individual fill valves. Optimization of maintenance interventions on the filler (when integrated with the monitoring system - See page 14.) IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to over filled or underfilled containers Ensure product quality and compliance with the minimum fill content TYPE OF CONTAINER All types of containers (In association with the correct configuration) Simple and intuitive interface Acquired signal (integrated oscilloscope function) Foam compensation Camera fill level inspection Statistics/Results clear and understandable Different technologies depending on the product to inspect Principle Foam compensation Principle - Camera fill level inspection Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties Fill level inspection Ideal for detecting the fill level of the containers, in defence of the brand and to prevent legal disputes due the distribution of non-compliant products. 11 CL700-HF/RX/IR/VA catalogo-inglese.indd 11 30/08/2013 15:13:44 12. MAIN FUNCTIONS The basic cap inspection system is available in different configurations. The typical inspections include: Cap presence High cap Cocked cap Color of the cap/capsule/closure FEATURES Optical sensors technology Shape verification and basic inspection performed with smart camera No change to the existing line for installation Independent structure for eliminating noise and vibration and ensuring maximum accuracy and minimum maintenance ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the capper through the control on consecutive rejects IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to product leak due to incorrect capping Guarantee of correct cap color and model to ensure the products image Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CAP All types of caps (In association with the correct system configuration) Cap control Ideal to ensure the presence of the closures and the conformity with the quality standards. 100 series interface Cap presence detection Chromatic control Foil presence detection 600 series interface High cap control Metal closure presence detection Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 12 CT100-SE/CR CT600-SE/CR catalogo-inglese.indd 12 30/08/2013 15:13:44 13. Cap inspection Ideal to ensure the quality and the conformity of the capping and prevent rejects caused by the incorrect closure of the filled containers, distribution of products not intact, due for example to breakage of the security ring, or non-compliant, incorrect or incomplete printed logo, etc. MAIN FUNCTIONS The total cap inspection system is available in different configurations selected according to the specific inspection to be performed and the degree of precision required to meet customers needs, allowing to inspect: Cap presence Product compliance Cap integrity Cap positioning Security ring integrity Brand integrity and correspondence (dedicated optional camera) FEATURES Machine vision technology Configurable with 1, 2 or 4 cameras Specific lighting for maximum visibility of defects No change to the existing line for installation Independent structure for eliminating noise and vibration and ensuring maximum accuracy and minimum maintenance Designed to be integrated with additional inspections Level control Label presence Brand inspection Codes control/inspection Monitoring ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the capper through the control on consecutive rejects IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to product leak due to incorrect capping Guarantee of correct cap color and model to ensure the products image Ensure product quality TYPE OF CAP All types of caps (In association with the correct system configuration) Simple and intuitive interface Example with Flat cap Example with ROPP cap or similar Example of brand inspection (on the cap) Statistics/Results clear and understandable Principle - System with 2 cameras Principle - System with 1 camera Principle of brand inspection (on the cap) Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 13 IT700-1VA IT700-2VA IT700-4VA catalogo-inglese.indd 13 30/08/2013 15:13:45 14. Line monitoring Ideal for the supervision of the production cycle. It allows to intervene on the production in a targeted manner by reducing the malfunction and the maintenance and increasing line efficiency. MAIN FUNCTIONS The standard configuration combines the integration of the fill control system of filling and capping inspection. The standard system allows to obtain data relating to: Single valve average fill level Single valve fill level standard deviation Recap of counts for each fill valve (number of accepted and rejected bottles, divided by rejection category) Recap of counts for each capper head (number of accepted and rejected bottles) FEATURES Integrated sampling system Sampling for fill valve Sampling for capper head Preset for the sampling management of more cappers Can be integrated with the filler bursts management and control system Management of the empty containers load in the filler Rejection cycles management Washing cycles management Management of the stop position of the filler or capper for manual washing of fill valve or capper head ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Optimization of the production cycle through the detection of faulty events Optimization of time spent in maintenance operation Reduction of the ejected containers and minimization of line jams and unplanned stops IMPROVE QUALITY Optimization of the performance of each fill valve Optimization of the performance of each capper head Guarantees of production process quality TYPE OF LINE All types of lines (In association with the correct sensors configuration) Synoptic view of the line (interface) Filling valve statistics Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties Capper heads statistics 14 Monitoraggio catalogo-inglese.indd 14 30/08/2013 15:13:46 15. MAIN FUNCTIONS The system allows to check the correct functioning of the entire production process upstream of the QCS. The processed data allow that the intervention on the line is handled in a preventive manner and not corrective increasing the productivity of the process and drastically reducing rejected product. In addition to the results of each control/inspection installed in-line are available data related to: Fill volume Torque test Closing angle compliance test Leak test Internal pressure measure Measure of Co2 level (dissolved in the liquid) Indici di produttivit Cp e Cpk FEATURES Single interface for the management of the inspection and control of the entire line Real time statistical analysis of production trend Graphical display of production trend for a simple interpretation of the values acquired by the entire line Complete production data base (analytical and statistical data) Integrated sampling system Sampling for fill valve Sampling for capper head Preset for the sampling management of more cappers ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Optimization of the production cycle through the detection of faulty events Optimization of interventions moving from corrective to preventive action Reduction of the rejected containers and minimization of line jams and unplanned stops IMPROVE QUALITY Optimization of the performance of the production Guarantees of the highest product quality and of the quality of the production process TYPE OF LINE All types of lines (In association with the correct sensors configuration) Fill volume Torque and closing angle CO2 content analysis Real-time visualization for current analysis Fill volume measuring station Torque and closing angle measuring station CO2 content analysis station Visualization of line production flow (Example s. capper head flow) Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties QCS Quality Control System Ideal for dynamic and continuous optimization of the line productivity, ensuring the product highest quality through a continuous and non-invasive sampling that allows the re- introduction in line of all containers analyzed. 15 QCS120 catalogo-inglese.indd 15 30/08/2013 15:13:46 16. Vacuum/pressure control Ideal to ensure product compliance with the quality standards checking vacuum presence or correct internal pressure in closed containers. MAIN FUNCTIONS The technology, the structure and type of control used will vary according to the type of container and closure, allowing to check: Vacuum presence Pressure presence Control of correct pressure FEATURES Acoustic or inductive technology No change to the existing line for installation Independent structure for eliminating noise and vibration and ensuring maximum accuracy and minimum maintenance Designed to be integrated with additional inspections Minimum/maximum level control Label presence Monitoring ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the capper through the control on consecutive rejects IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to pressure leak Eliminate customer complaints related to product deterioration for vacuum leak Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CAP/CLOSURE Crown cap, twist-off cap, can (In association with the correct sensors configuration) Signal of the AS system (600 series interface) AS control head Sonar system PX sensor - Proximity PX sensor - Proximity Signal of the PX system (700 series interface) Principle Sonar system Principle PX Vacuum control on Twist-off cap Principle PX Pressure control inside cans Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 16 VP600-PX VP600-AS catalogo-inglese.indd 16 30/08/2013 15:13:47 17. Leak control Ideal to ensure the compliance with the quality standards by checking the tightness of the containers filled and closed through the correlation between a non-destructive compression module and pressure measure, combined with the level control. This patented system allows to ensure the the elimination of false rejects and the maximum control precision. MAIN FUNCTIONS The configuration of the leak detection system varies according to the material and the shape of the container and the type of the product contained inside, allowing to check: Closure tightness Microholes on bottle neck area Under/over pressure FEATURES Analog inductive sensor technology for measuring the pressure High frequency or X-ray technology for measuring the fill level Mechanical equipment located in a separate upper area of the machine to permit system to be washed down and allow easier access to parts Designed to be integrated with additional inspections Label presence Monitoring ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of leak through the control on consecutive rejects IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to product leak Eliminate customer complaints related to product deterioration for incorrect tightness Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CONTAINER All types of flexible containers (In association with the correct sensors configuration) Acquired signal (600 series) Fill level inspection at machine infeed Belts for compression Pressure measure Acquired signal (700 series) Patented system Phase 1 Patented system Phase 2 Patented system Phase 3 Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 17 TB1000-TP catalogo-inglese.indd 17 30/08/2013 15:13:48 18. Pressure control for carbonated products Pressure measurement system via "laser spectroscopy". Suitable for the inspection, without contact, of the pressure in all types of containers without being influenced by physiological changes of the closure or container itself. The patented calculation algorithm guarantees a very accurate result, and therefore a highly reliable inspection. MAIN FUNCTIONS The inspection is carried out through the analysis of the gases in the headspace, thus making the inspector INDEPENDENT of the type CLOSURE and CONTAINER The technology, associated with a structure designed to optimize the acquisition and ease of use, allows to check: Correct internal pressure Absence of leak or microholes FEATURES Laser technology (measure based on the CO2 molecules) Inspection for products added with CO2 Independent of the type of closure and container Without color limitation (5% transparency required) No change to the existing line for installation No mechanical wear Independent structure for eliminating noise and vibration and ensuring maximum accuracy and minimum maintenance Designed to be integrated with additional inspections Level control Cap/closure presence Label presence Monitoring ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the carbonation systems (or pressure systems) through the control on consecutive rejects IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to incorrect carbonation or pressure Eliminate customer complaints related to product deterioration for leak Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CAP/CONTAINER All types of closures, all types of containers with at least 5% of transparency Pressure measurement in beverages Pressure measurement in sparkling water Pressure measurement in beer Pressure measurement in sparkling wine Principle - Pressure measurement without contact Results clear and understandable Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 18 PCS700-LSCO2 catalogo-inglese.indd 18 30/08/2013 15:13:48 19. Vacuum/pressure control for still products Vacuum/Pressure measurement system via "laser spectroscopy". Suitable for the inspection, without contact, of the pressure in all types of containers without being influenced by physiological changes of the closure or container itself. The patented calculation algorithm guarantees a very accurate result, and therefore a highly reliable inspection. MAIN FUNCTIONS The inspection is carried out through the analysis of the gases in the headspace, thus making the inspector INDEPENDENT of the type CLOSURE and CONTAINER The technology, associated with a structure designed to optimize the acquisition and ease of use, allows to check: Correct internal pressure Absence of leakor microholes FEATURES Laser technology (measure based on the water vapour molecules H2O) Inspection of products added with nitrogen Inspection of vacuum packed/pasteurized products Independent of the type of closure and container Without color/material limitation (5% transparency required) No change to the existing line for installation No mechanical wear Independent structure for eliminating noise and vibration and ensuring maximum accuracy and minimum maintenance Designed to be integrated with additional inspections Level control Cap/foil presence Label presence Monitoring ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the carbonation systems (or sealing) through the control on consecutive rejects IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to incorrect internal pressure Eliminate customer complaints related to product deterioration for vacuum leak Eliminate customer complaints related to product leak Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CAP/CONTAINER All types of closures, all types of containers with at least 5% of transparency Installed in-line Example product pasteurized in-line Example product pasteurized in-line Principle - Pressure measurement without contact Principle Material and level Results clear and understandable Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 19 PCS700-LSH2O catalogo-inglese.indd 19 30/08/2013 15:13:49 20. Pressure control on opaque containers Ideal to ensure the compliance with the quality standards by checking the tightness of the containers filled and closed through the correlation between a non-destructive pressure measure module, combined with the level control. This patented system allows to ensure the elimination of false rejects and the maximum precision in pressure control inside compressible containers. MAIN FUNCTIONS The structure and the technology used will vary according to the line configuration, allowing to check: Correct internal pressure Cap tightness Absence of leak FEATURES Analog inductive sensor technology for measuring the pressure High frequency or X-ray technology for measuring the fill level Designed to be integrated with additional inspections Label presence Monitoring ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of leak through the control on consecutive rejects IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to product leak No change to the existing line for installation Eliminate customer complaints related to absence of internal pressure Eliminate customer complaints related to excessive internal pressure Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CONTAINER All types of containers at least slightly flexible (In association with the correct sensors configuration) Acquired signal (600 series) Fill level inspection (X-ray or HF technology) Dynamic guides for products positioning Preassure measurement Acquired signal (700 series) Patented system Phase 1 Patented system Phase 2 Patented system Phase 3 Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 20 TB5000-TP catalogo-inglese.indd 20 30/08/2013 15:13:50 21. Label control Ideal to ensure the presence of opaque or partially transparent labels applied on any type of container, whether partial or wraparound. MAIN FUNCTIONS The configuration of the label presence system is defined according to the type of container and label applied and allows to check: Label presence Label color FEATURES Optical sensors technology The control of semi-transparent labels is based on advanced Smart-Sensor No change to the existing line for installation Can be remotated and integrated in the interface of other controls Can be integrated within the labeller in the case of partial labels Can be installed on conveyor in the case of wraparound or sleeve label ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the labeller through the control on consecutive rejects IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to label absence Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF LABEL All types of labels opaque or partially transparent (In association with a correct number and correct configuration of the sensors) 100 series interface Label presence with sensors Label presence with Smart Sensor 600 series interface Principle Label presence with sensors Principle Label presence with Smart Sensor Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 21 CE600-SE/va/cr catalogo-inglese.indd 21 30/08/2013 15:13:50 22. Label inspection Ideal to ensure the quality of the labelling as regards the correct positioning, compliance with the format being produced and integrity of the labels of each type, including opaque and partially transparent labels applied on any type of container, whether partial or wraparound. MAIN FUNCTIONS The configuration of the inspection system more suitable varies according to the specific inspection and the degree of precision required to meet the customers needs, allowing to inspect: Label presence Label positioning (vertical, horizontal, rotation) Confirmation of correct label* Label quality/integrity* Code integrity (lot, expiration data)* Code reading (Barcode, Datamatrix, QR-Code)* FEATURES Machine vision technology Configurable with 1 or 2 cameras Specific lighting for maximum visibility of defects No change to the existing line for installation Can be integrated inside the labeller ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the labeller through the control on consecutive rejects Optimization of the adjustment and maintenance of the labeller IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to label wrong positioning Guarantee of correct labelling Guarantee of label integrity, compliance, correct codes printing on the labels Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF LABEL All types of labels opaque or partially transparent * (In association with the correct configuration of the sensors) * Only advanced version. The advanced version inspect partial non-wraparound labels (e.g.: Front/back) Simple and intuitive interface Front/back labels inspection acquisition Label presence control acquisition Acquisition inside machine Results clear and understandable Principle Front/back labels inspection Principle labels presence control Principle Module inside machine Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 22 IE720-1VA/IE720-2VA IE730-1VA/IE730-2VA catalogo-inglese.indd 22 30/08/2013 15:13:51 23. 3D Label inspection Ideal to ensure the total quality of the labelling as regards the correct positioning, compliance with the format being produced and integrity of the labels of each type, including opaque and partially transparent labels applied on any type of rounded shape container, whether partial or wraparound. MAIN FUNCTIONS The labelling inspector with 3D technology uses 4 industrial cameras system that creates a REAL RECONSTRUCTION of a 3D MODEL REAL RECONSTRUCTION which does not require bottles orientation and allows you to inspect: Label presence Label positioning (vertical, horizontal, rotation) Correct axial position between labels Correct positioning of labels against the embossed elements of the bottles Confirmation of correct label Label quality/integrity Absence of defects in the welding area of sleeve labels Compliance of capsule color Capsule correct positioning Code integrity (lot, expiration data) Code reading (Barcode, Datamatrix, QR-Code) FEATURES Machine vision technology Real 3D reconstruction engine System independent of the containers orientation* Inspection of labelling of square or round based containers Simple and intuitive system for the creation of the formats, setting of the analysis in a graph, -based on the real-acquired image Automatic learning system for good product calibration values ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the labeller through the control on consecutive rejects Optimization of the adjustment and maintenance of the labeller IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to label wrong positioning Guarantee of correct labelling (positioning and printing) Guarantee of label integrity, compliance, correct codes printing on the labels Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CONTAINER Round or square based containers completely labelled * Square based containers can be in any orientation For square based containers the analysis can be executed only for front and back labels Simple and intuitive interface 4 synchronous cameras acquisition 3D modeling First reconstruction to select areas of interest Results clear and understandable Principle Acquisition camera Principle Dome for uniform lighting Labelling final reconstruction Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 23 IE4000-4VA(3D5Mpx) catalogo-inglese.indd 23 30/08/2013 15:13:52 24. Code control Ideal to ensure the presence of the alphanumeric codes (lot, expiration date, etc.), printed on the body of the container, on the cap or on the label by means of sensors or cameras. MAIN FUNCTIONS The technology and the structure are selected depending on the control requirements, allowing to inspect: Code presence Alphanumeric code positioning* Alphanumeric code integrity* Barcode presence and compliance** FEATURES Laser sensors, smart-sensor and machine vision technology Confirmation of barcodes compliance without container orientation** Specific lighting and supports for maximum visibility of defects No change to the existing line for installation Can be integrated inside the labeller ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the marker through the control on consecutive rejects Optimization of the adjustment and maintenance of the marker IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to missing or partially printed codes Guarantee of integrity, compliance and quality of the codes printing Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CODE All types of codes (In association with the correct configuration of the system) * with the laser printed code presence detection system is only possible to detect presence ** System dedicated to the control of the barcodes based on smart-sensor technology Presence of laser printed lot code Integrity of lot code, expiration data, etc. Integrity of lot code on reflecting surfaces Presence / Integrity of code on cap Principle Presence of laser printed lot code Principle Integrity of lot code, expiration data, etc. Principle Integrity of lot code on reflecting surfaces (cans bottom) Principle Presence / Integrity of code on cap Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 24 IC600-SE IC700-1VA catalogo-inglese.indd 24 30/08/2013 15:13:53 25. MAIN FUNCTIONS The technology and the structure are selected depending on the control requirements, allowing to inspect: Alphanumeric code presence, 2D codes* Alphanumeric code positioning, 2D codes* Alphanumeric code integrity, 2D codes* 2D codes reading OCR / OCV Alphanumeric codes reading** FEATURES Machine vision technology Multiple barcodes and Datamatrix/Qr-Code on the same label Specific lighting and supports for maximum visibility of defects No change to the existing line for installation Can be integrated inside the labeller Confirmation of barcodes compliance without container orientation** ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the labeller through the control on consecutive rejects Optimization of the adjustment and maintenance of the labeller IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to code quality Eliminate customer complaints related to wrong codes Guarantee of integrity, compliance and quality of the codes printing on the labels Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF CODE All types of codes* (In association with the correct configuration of the system) * 2D codes: Barcodes, datamatrix, QR-Code ** To verify the type of character, size and print mode Code inspection Ideal to verify and control the readability of the codes (lot, expiration date, barcode, datamatrix) printed on the body of the container, on the cap or on the label by means of industrial cameras. Interface Entering code for verification Verification of the codes printed on the label applied on the boxes Reading of bar codes, Datamatrix and QR-Code Reading alphanumeric codes with OCR Principle Bar code on not oriented container Principle Verification of the codes printed on the label applied on the boxes Principle System with 2 cameras for codes reading Principle System with 2 cameras for codes reading Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 25 IC700-1VAOCR/OCV IC700-2VAOCR/OCV catalogo-inglese.indd 25 30/08/2013 15:13:53 26. Weight control Ideal to ensure the presence of all the elements and containers inside the final package. It verifies that the final and packed product has the correct weight, avoiding the shipping of packages containing foreign objects through dynamic measurement by mean of industrial load cells. MAIN FUNCTIONS The ideal configuration of the weight inspection system is defined according to the type of line and the type of package to be inspected and allows to detect: Total weight of the final package Average weight of the production Standard deviation of the weight of produced packages Over filled or under filled final packaging FEATURES Technology of dynamic weighing without slowing down production Wide range of roller conveyors, spacer groups, dedicated ejection devices, etc. Designed to be integrated with additional inspections Open flap detection Barcode reading ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the packaging group through the control on consecutive rejects IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to incomplete packages Eliminate customer complaints related to underweight packages Elimination of risks related to the presence of foreign objects inside the packages Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF PACKAGE All types of packages (full cases, kegs, bag-in-box products, custom packages, etc.) (In association with the correct configuration of the system) In-line system Acquisition of label with codes applied on the boxes Complete system with optional components for the boxes management System including open flap detection and barcodes reading Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 26 CP600-TP CP700-TP catalogo-inglese.indd 26 30/08/2013 15:13:54 27. Ejection devices Ideal to ensure the rejection or the deviation towards specific channels of non-compliant products, destined to analysis laboratory or particular working cycles. MAIN FUNCTIONS The ejection or deviation systems are based on different technologies and use different methods of intervention. The ejection/deviation system is chosen according to the type of line and product, to ensure maximum effectiveness and precision of intervention. The range of ejection/deviation systems includes: Mono-push ejectors Multi-fingers diverters FEATURES The ejection/deviation systems are also available with independent control unit, for the management of the rejection signal coming from other systems not realized by FT System, for example signals from filling machines for defects related to the filling process Prepared for the integration with rejection confirmation systems Prepared for the monitoring system to deviate sampling Pistons and drive systems of different capacity to ensure proper thrust in relation with product weight Devices with 8, 10, 16 fingers are available depending on the movement to be performed and the line speed Different lengths of fingers depending on the shifting to obtain on low speed lines Wide range of accessories for the point of contact Inclined head Diverting blades Brushes for delicate products ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of line downtime to remove non-compliant products IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to non-compliant products Ensure rejection of non-compliant products Ensureproduct quality TYPE OF PRODUCT All types of products (In association with the correct configuration of the system) Ejector (mono-push) Deviation systems Deviation system (Specific series with brushes for delicate products) Deviation system (Specific series for full cases, kegs, bag-in-box products, etc.) Principle Ejector (mono- push) Principle Deviation systems Principle Deviation system (Specific series for full cases, kegs, bag-in-box products, etc.)Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 27 Z100-Z150 Z001-8/10-Z002-8/10 Z003-8/10 catalogo-inglese.indd 27 30/08/2013 15:13:55 28. Kegs inspection Ideal to ensure integrity, compliance with the product being produced and check for leak after the kegs have being filled. Indispensable on filling lines of recycled kegs. MAIN FUNCTIONS The ideal configuration of the kegs inspection system is defined according to the type of line and the type of keg to be inspected and allows to detect: Compliance of the keg with the format being produced Verification of fitting presence (and others elements of the keg) Verification of leak absence after the filling FEATURES Machine vision technology Specific lighting and supports for maximum visibility of defects Prepared for the installation of the motorization module of acquisition group for automatic size changeover Designed to be integrated with additional inspections Printed code inspection ADVANTAGES IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY Reduction of the number of jams and line downtime due to damaged kegs Reduction of the number of jams and line downtime due to kegs that do not comply with the format being produced Reduction of the number of rejects in case of malfunctioning of the filling group through the control on consecutive rejects IMPROVE QUALITY Eliminate customer complaints related to worn out kegs Eliminate customer complaints related to product leak Eliminate customer complaints related to product deterioration for incorrect tightness Ensureproduct quality types of kegs All types of kegs (In association with the correct configuration of the system) Simple and intuitive interface Acquisition Deformed keg Interface Leakage inspector acquisition 1st picture will be compared to the 2nd picture (Leakage Insp.) Results clear and understandable Principle Dome for lighting and camera (Integrity Insp.) Principle Dome for lighting and camera (Leakage Insp.) 2nd picture Detected a difference from the 1st ( Leakage Insp.) Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 28 ik700-or ik700-tb catalogo-inglese.indd 28 30/08/2013 15:13:56 29. Special applications FT System also produces highly customized systems, designed and developed in collaboration with its customers. Our 15 years of experience is available to the customer to design and implement new technologies. This allows to satisfy even the most demanding requirements and specifications. OUR TECHNOLOGY IS DEVELOPED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS AND ENSURE THE QUALITY OF YOUR PRODUCT Our staff is always at your disposal to listen to your needs, understand the issues of your line and suggest customized and effective solutions in order to ensure your total quality. Some examples CUSTOMER NEED Weigh, with a high degree of precision, individual plastic bottles, which are unstable. Ensure optimal filling and monitor the line to be able to optimize the efficiency. OUR SOLUTION OFF-Line HIGH PRECISION BALANCE High precision dynamic balance. A sampling system ensures continuous monitoring of the production. Automatic management of the flow of samples (infeed and exit) Programmable sampling for continuous cycles to guarantee the quality of the production specific cycles for testing the individual filling valves and line optimization Automated weighing group, able to Handle and weigh the individual bottles Prevent product reversal Data base (exportable in all the main formats) of the production data and statistics related to individual filling valves. CUSTOMER NEED Orientate shaped containers or with embossed elements in order to ensure the efficiency of production processes downstream. OUR SOLUTION - AUTOMATIC ORIENTATOR WITH OPTICAL CONTROL Artificial vision system to detect containers orientation Automatic device for the orientation of the containers Automated dynamic balance Bottle on weighing plate Orientator + Shape inspector IS700 Principle Automated dynamic balance Principle Detail of orientator 29 catalogo-inglese.indd 29 30/08/2013 15:13:56 30. Laboratory Non-destructive and non-invasive laboratory test instrument used to measure CO2 content in closed containers. The system uses a tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy technique. MAIN FUNCTIONS The test is simple, fast and repeatable. Because the test is non-destructive, an unlimited number of tests can be conducted on the same container. The instrument is able to detect within seconds: Total pressure (at actual temperature and at 20C) Partial Pressure, CO2 (at actual temperature and at 20C) Dissolved CO2(g/l or V/V) Measurement temperature Time and date of measurement for data control FEATURES TDLAS Technology (Tunable diode laser spectroscopy) Independent of the color of the container No consumable parts or wear parts Non-destructive and non-invasive inspection Safe and easy to use Available with configuration which can be perfectly integrated in the interface of other controls. ADVANTAGES NO NEED FOR EXPERTISE FOR STAFF TO USE The test can also be carried out by non-specialized staff. The instrument requires no need for expertise or specialist knowledge for staff to use or for the interpretation of the results. MONITORING OVER TIME THE QUALITY Because the test is non-destructive, an unlimited number of tests can be conducted on the same container. This allows for the monitoring of the product characteristics over an extended period of time, ensuring quality. SAFE AND FAST The system requires no contact and therefore does not introduce risks to the operator resulting from handling or drilling of the sample The results are available within seconds. This allows monitoring the production process, without delays caused by the measurement time. TYPE OF PRODUCT All products added (or which develop) with CO2. All transparent or semi-transparent containers (minimum transparency requirements 5%) CO2 measurement instrument Principle Reading with laser technology (spectroscopy)Available in two configurations 100 series: Measurement instrument + analysis software 500 series: Adjustable measurement instrument + Datalogger for data collection + analysis software) Feasibility and accuracy of the system indicated in the FT Systems official Technological Warranties 30 L.Sensor.CO2 catalogo-inglese.indd 30 30/08/2013 15:13:57 31. MAIN FUNCTIONS The test is simple, fast and repeatable. Because the test is non-destructive, an unlimited number of tests can be conducted on the same container. The instrument is able to detect in a few seconds: CO2 percentage Dissolved o2 Total pressure (at actual temperature and at 20C) Partial Pressure, CO2 (at actual temperature and at 20C) Dissolved CO2(g/) Measurement temperature Time and date of measurement for data control FEATURES TDLAS Technology (Tunable diode laser spectroscopy) Independent of the color of the container No consumable parts or wear parts Non-destructive and non-invasive inspection Safe and easy to use Available with configuration which can be perfectly integrated in the interface of other controls ADVANTAGES NO NEED FOR EXPERTISE FOR STAFF TO USE The test can also be carried out by non-specialized staff. The instrument requires no need for expertise or specialist knowledge for staff to use or for the interpretation of the results. MONITORING OVER TIME THE QUALITY Because the test is non-destructive, an unlimited number of tests can be conducted on the same container. This allows for the monitoring of the product characteristics over any period of time, ensuring quality. SAFE AND FAST The system requires no contact and therefore does not introduce risks to the operator resulting from handling or drilling of the sample The results are available within seconds. This allows monitoring the production process, without delays caused by the measurement time. TYPE OF PRODUCT All transparent or semi-transparent containers (minimum transparency requirements 5%) Laboratory Non-destructive and non-invasive laboratory test instrument used to measure O2 content in closed containers. The system uses a tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy technique. O2 measurement instrument Principle O2 measurement A laboratory system is available for the detection of oxygen in modified atmosphere packaging for food. High sensitivity version is available for the detection of low concentrations of oxygen in the containers (pharmaceutical) 31 L.Sensor.O2 catalogo-inglese.indd 31 30/08/2013 15:13:58 32. 32 Why FT System? FT SYSTEM, Arol group company, more than 15 years, designs and manufactures control and inspection systems for bottling and packaging lines. catalogo-inglese.indd 32 30/08/2013 15:13:59