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BosanskiAnalyzing High Speed Sealing Of Pâté Cans
We automated sealing inspection for Orkla Foods’ pâté canning line using a compact all-in-one vision system. Processing over 400 units per minute, it guarantees flawless packaging integrity, full food safety compliance, and a strong production ROI.
The Challenge
Orkla Foods operates a high-speed food manufacturing line processing over 400 pâté cans every minute. Verifying the precise sealing integrity of each metallic rim at such velocities is virtually impossible for human inspectors.
Undetected micro-leaks or mechanical deformities can compromise food safety, trigger costly product recalls, and severely damage consumer brand trust – resulting in thousands of euros lost daily through material waste and unplanned production downtime.
The Solution
We deployed a compact, all-in-one smart vision system featuring a built-in processor, integrated I/O, and native industrial communication protocols. This self-contained unit captures microscopic structural defects on metal rims in real-time, eliminating the need for bulky external computing hardware.
Scanning thousands of cans every hour, the intelligent optical sensor automatically verifies hermetic seal integrity on every single unit before it advances to final packaging and shipment.
Our Implementation Process
Audit & Testing
We thoroughly analyzed Orkla Foods’ can geometry to define the precise rim measurement tolerances that classify a seal as failed or defective.
Hardware Setup
Compact all-in-one smart cameras were mounted directly over the existing conveyor, requiring no significant mechanical modifications.
Software Calibration
The integrated vision software was fine-tuned to inspect lots of metallic rims per minute while reliably disregarding harmless surface scuffs and natural metal reflections.
Industrial IO Link
Leveraging native industrial communication protocols, the system was connected directly to high-speed pneumatic ejectors for fully automated product rejection.
Proven Results
The Results & ROI
Flawless Safety Rating
Every improperly sealed pâté can is identified and removed before shipment, fully protecting consumer health and Orkla Foods’ food safety certification standing.
Extreme Line Speed
The all-in-one optical system inspects over 400 units per minute seamlessly, with zero impact on conveyor throughput or overall production line velocity.
Cost-Effective Setup
An embedded processor camera eliminated the need for external server racks and complex, saving thousands in hardware and ongoing maintenance costs.
Rapid System Payback
The system recovered its full investment within six months by eliminating manual inspection shifts and significantly reducing material scrap from defective packaging.
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