iSight Lightning for Empty Containers

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Complete Empty Rigid Container Inspection

Our PC-based iSight Lightning for Empty Containers inspection system utilizes 5 to 14 cameras to inspect any and all aspects of an empty rigged container. kmV's available AI+ vision tools make once-difficult inspections easy and reliable. Integrated process controls can be used to start or stop upstream and downstream equipment.
Inspections performed include:
  • Neck, Opening & Sealing Surface
  • Sidewall Contamination
  • Bottom Contamination
  • Gate and Rocker Bottom
  • G R & R (AI+)
  • IML Labels (AI+)
  • Swarf Detection (AI+)
  • Mold Cavity ID (AI+)
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Multiple Inspections to Meet Your Needs

The advanced controls in the iSight Lightning for Empty Container solutions allow for multiple inspection modules to work side by side inside the same enclosure. Any combination of the inspections listed below can be incorporated in one system to meet your specific inspection requirements.
Neck Profile
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Neck Defect 1
Bent neck
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Neck Opening / Top Inspection
Ovality and Flash
Top Contamination
Choked Neck
Parting Flash - Top View
Side Wall Inspections
Sidewall Inclusions
Sidewall Contamination
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Handle Inspections
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Handle Web
Handle Unmelts
Spout Inspections
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Spout Top View
Spout Side View
Bottom Inspections
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PH Bottom
Cavity ID
In-Mold Label  Inspections
IML Placement
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IML Burnout
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Inside Bottle  Inspections
Swarf
Blown Gate

How Mold Tracking Can Optimize Your Manufacturing Process

Michael H. walks us through kmV's iSight Lightning's Mold Cavity ID tracking module and explains why it is a game changer for optimizing your production process!

Measurements, mold defects, and container weight can all be collected and tied back to a single mold cavity.

More About the Mold City ID Tracking

Example of Multiple Inspection Solutions

Our iSight Lightning for Empty Container systems have been deployed to inspect containers of varying sizes, shapes, colors, and materials for many different quality issues. Below are a few examples of containers and inspections.
Nutritional Drink Bottle
This iSight Lightning for Empty Containers solution utilizes 7 cameras to search for Sidewall contamination, Cavity ID, Swarf detection inside the bottle, and Seal Surface.
One Gallon Water Jug
This iSight Lightning for Empty Containers utilizes 6 cameras to detect flaws and contamination on the bottom, sides, handle, and neck opening of a gallon milk jug. AI technology allows us to reliably find flaws that just weren’t possible with rules-based vision tools.
Advantages of Deploying Our Smart AI+
Advatages of NF AI
Higher Yield Rates

AI-based inspections are much more tolerant of normal variations in the manufacturing process than rules-based inspections. This means fewer false rejects and higher yield rates.

Easy Transfer of Ownership

Because AI-based vision tools adapt to the randomness always present in the manufacturing process, constant visits to the system to make adjustments are no longer necessary – freeing plant personnel to attend to other duties. These automatic adjustments make taking ownership of the system less intimidating because there’s no need for the average operator to have in-depth vision tool knowledge.

Makes Difficult Inspections Easy

With no set rules or preset parameters required, inspections that were once hard to reliably and consistently accomplish are now possible.

Enclosure Specifications

kmV's iSight Lightning for Empty Bottle solutions' enclosures vary in size from system to system depending on the number and types of inspection modules required to fulfill their tasks. Each one features all of the features kmV's systems are known for: Quick install, Integrated Control Panel and HMI, Rejector and Reject Verification, Administrative Controls (password protected), kmV's Secured, Cloud-Based System Backup, Built-in Remote Access for remote service and Integrated Process Control Signals.

System Specifications

FeatureiSight Lightning for Empty ContainersiSight Lightning for Empty Containers +
Vision Tool SuiteStandard Rules-Based Vision ToolsSmart AI Vision Tools
Camera Resolution/OpticsStandard ResolutionMay Include: Hi-Res Cameras w/ Telecentric Lens
Camera PositionFactory Preset (Adjustable Optional)Adjustable
Neck Attributes DetectedMajor Gouges, Choked Neck, Ovality, Gross High Mill, etc+ Minor Land Flash, Angel Hairs, Curls, Chips, etc
Neck MeasurementsNAAbsolute T, E & H
Sidewall Attributes DetectedInclusions & Contamination, Mold line Flash, Handle Slug+ Dieline, Thin spots, Handle web, Heavy Globs,Unmelted Pellets, etc
Bottom Attributes DetectedGate Inspections, Rocker Bottom+ Cavity ID, Swarf Detection
IML Attributes DetectedLabel Presence, Position & Skew; Label ID+ Blisters, Wrinkles, Bubbles, Burn Throughs, Absolute Position
Container MaterialsAll Plastics, Glass, & MetalAll Plastics, Glass, & Metal
Vision Interface21" Touch Screen21" Touch Screen
Product TrackingEncoderEncoder
Production Counts with Yield Tracking
Stack Light Notification
Pneumatic Rejector with Reject Verify
Optional Finger Style Rejector with Reject Verify
Downstream Jam Alert
Recipe Management
Cloud-based Backups
Remote Support

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If you've got a project that you're working on or have questions about the iSight Lightening for Empty Bottles, contact us today!

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