Cap inspection system Hopper

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Product overview
The AIS Hopper is a 360° cap inspection system designed to verify sealing, cap position and marking on bottles and containers. It integrates high-resolution imaging and a compact rotating arm to perform complete inspections on high-speed production lines.

What is the AIS Hopper?
AIS Hopper is an inline vision inspection unit that captures full 360° views of caps and handles to detect missing, tamper-evident or incorrectly positioned caps, and to verify batch/lot markings. It is built for integration with conveyors, automatic rejection and image archive for traceability and analysis.

Key features

• 360° cap and handle inspection with continuous imaging
• High-resolution cameras for detailed cap and marking analysis
• Throughput up to 5 units per second for high-speed lines
• Compact rotating arm for installation in space-constrained environments
• Automatic rejection of non-conforming items and image storage for traceability
• Compatibility with various container formats and line configurations

Detection capabilities

• Presence/absence of tamper-evident caps
• Detection and verification of batch/lot marking on caps
• Identification of incorrect cap positioning and cap quality defects
• Inspection of product level, label presence and other marking checks

Typical industries / applications

• Food processing and packaging
• Beverage bottling
• Chemicals and household products
• Pharmaceutical production and packaging

Technical specifications

• Inspection type: Full 360° cap and handle inspection
• Imaging: High-resolution vision system
• Throughput: Up to 5 units per second (dependent on product and line configuration)
• Design: Compact unit with rotating arm for constrained spaces
• Automation: Automatic rejection output, image storage for traceability
• Checks performed: Tamper-evident cap presence, batch marking verification, cap position, cap quality, product level, label/marking presence