Applied Vision Corporation KromaKing DecoScan can inspection system

KromaKing DecoScan allows canmakers to convert manual operator inspection stations to fully automated entire label colour decoration inspection systems, which helps to eliminate the loss of saleable product.

The outside-can inspection system from Applied Vision Corporation inspects the entire label decoration of two-piece beverage cans (230 to 700 mL). Typically installed after the deco oven, it replaces manual operator inspection stations and is capable of inspecting ten cans per minute for colour shifts, ink smears, mis-registration, missing text and spatial and pattern defects. With DecoScan automated sampling, canmakers can better avoid costly continued misprints while making certain good cans are not wasted.

The stand-alone solution comes complete with all required components to receive the can offline, inspect it in a sealed optical environment and return it back into production if it passes a thorough quality assessment. An LCD touch-screen interface allows users to define multiple regions of interest on the label for inspection; then, accurate, high-quality colour measurements are provided in Delta E, Delta RGB and Delta CMY with value reporting in Lab, RGB, XYZ, CMY, HSI, LCh and Density.