Downloads

Thumbnail	Name	Doc Type
	TapTone Force-FS Data Sheet	Brochure/Catalog
	Overview Brochure	Brochure/Catalog
	Vol 3 No 5 - Leak Detection in Aerosol Cans of Whipped Cream	Application Note
	Vol 3 No 6 - Leak Detection in Aerosol Cans of Air Freshener	Application Note
	Vol 3 No 7 - Leak Detection in Low Pressure PET Water Bottles	Application Note
	Vol 7 No 3 - Leak Detection in Beverage Cans	Application Note

Applications

Pressure/Leak inspection in carbonated or LN2 dosed beverage cans or plastic containers Pressure/Leak inspection in retorted dairy based drinks Pressure/Leak inspection in aerosol cans with gas propellents Pressure inspection only in aerosol cans with liquid propellent Pressure/Leak inspection in containers with internal pressures up to 11 bar or 160 psi

Specifications

Specification	Description
OPERATING SPEED	up to 2.67 m/sec (525 ft/min) maximum
CONVEYOR HEIGHT	Up to 1.96 m (77 in)
BELT OPENING	15.9 cm (6.25 in) maximum
SHAFT ENCODER	Stainless steel
AC LINE VOLTAGE	230 VAC, 1 phase
REJECT OUTPUTS	2
MATERIAL	Transport Deck: Stainless steel Frame Material: Stainless steel Wash Down: Low-pressure water

Overview

Pressure Inspection up to 11 bar or 160 psi

Force technology detects leaks and low pressure in LN2 dosed containers, carbonated beverage containers and aerosol containers. Parallel belts transport the container past a sensor that measures the tension on the sidewall of the container. This action allows the system to measure the pressure inside the container. Utilizing DSP technology, the controller analyzes the measurement and assigns a merit value to each container. If the merit value is outside of the acceptable range, a reject signal activates a remote reject system and the container is removed from the line.

The TapTone FS is designed to handle the higher pressure applications found with many aerosol containers and heavy duty aluminum can/bottle applications. The system inspects 100% of containers at production line speeds. The FS sensor is manufactured with a stainless steel transport system for harsh environments. The reinforced side plates give extra rigidity for high pressure applications and allow for a stable reading with excellent resolution. The system can alternatively be fit with a mid-range or low range pressure sensor for applications that require all-stainless steel construction.

A PRO Series User Interface is required for operation of the FS sensor. A PRO Series interface is required if adding a vision inspection option.

This system is also available with an extended height frame to accomodate conveyor heights up to 1.96 (77 in).

The system can also be configured with a mid-range or low range pressure sensor for applications that require all stainless steel construction.

Force Sensor (FS)

Rapid on-line inspection: up to 2.67 m/sec (525 ft/min) maximum
Pressure inspection up to 11 bar or 160 psi
Can be used to inspect flexible metal or plastic containers
User Interface Required: PRO Series interface

About Teledyne TapTone

TapTone technology was originally introduced by Benthos (now Teledyne Benthos), a company founded in 1962 to provide custom-designed oceanographic products to researchers. Teledyne TapTone has developed and patented a range of inspection equipment for the food, beverage, chemical, health and beauty, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical markets.