Embossed glass bottles and jars are a popular choice for brands that want to create premium, visually striking packaging. Whether used for beverages or specialty foods, the raised logos, designs, or text on these containers give products a distinctive look and feel. However, the unique surface features of embossed glass present challenges when it comes to quality inspection. Traditional vision systems, which rely on optical clarity, struggle to detect defects in containers with embossing, especially when dealing with colored or opaque glass.
This is where Peco InspX X-ray inspection systems offer a distinct advantage, providing unmatched accuracy and efficiency in detecting defects in embossed glass containers.
Key Benefits of X-ray Inspection for Embossed Glass
Precise Detection of Defects Despite Embossing
The intricate designs on embossed glass can make it difficult for traditional inspection methods to catch cracks, chips, inclusions, thin wall, and other defects, as these surface details can obscure potential structural issues. Peco InspX X-ray technology bypasses this limitation by penetrating the glass and capturing clear internal images based on density, detecting structural flaws regardless of the surface design. This ensures any cracked, chipped, or compromised bottles are identified and removed before they reach the production line.
Effective for Colored Glass
Many brands use colored glass for its protective and aesthetic qualities. However, these opaque or tinted bottles pose further inspection challenges for vision systems, which rely on light-based methods. Peco InspX X-ray systems, on the other hand, are unaffected by the color of the glass. X-rays pass through colored or clear containers alike, making it easy to detect defects in any type of glass, regardless of opacity or hue.
Non-Destructive, High-Speed Inspection
X-ray inspection is a non-contact and non-destructive process, meaning that each bottle or jar can be inspected without being handled, opened or damaged. This enables manufacturers to implement 100% inspection of all containers without slowing down production. Peco InspX X-ray systems are built for high-speed environments, ensuring that even at full production capacity, every container is thoroughly inspected without sacrificing efficiency.
Foreign Contaminant Detection
Ensuring that empty bottles and jars are free of contaminants before filling is critical to consumer safety. Peco InspX systems can detect a wide range of foreign materials, including glass shards, metal, and plastic fragments. X-ray inspection works reliably even with embossed surfaces or colored glass, ensuring that no harmful materials are present before the containers are filled.
Ensuring Quality for Embossed Glass
Peco InspX X-ray inspection systems provide superior solutions for inspecting embossed glass bottles and jars, ensuring precise detection of cracks, chips, and foreign contaminants. By integrating X-ray inspection into their production lines, manufacturers can maintain high-quality standards and protect their brand reputation—regardless of the complexities introduced by embossing or glass color.
