Overview This empty bottle inspector (EBI) was manufactured in 2014 by
the German manufacturer Krones. The machine is designed for the
inspection of empty glass bottles prior to filling in beverage
production lines. It is still in production and will be professionally
dismantled in early 2027 as the complete filling line will be
replaced. Technical data Capacity: currently running at 18,500 bph,
but can also work at significantly higher speeds. Formats: 0.75l
bottle 0,5l bottle Application: Inspection of empty bottles prior to
filling Configuration: Multiple inspection modules including base
inspection, sealing surface inspection, thread inspection,
mouth/finish inspection, sidewall inspection, residual liquid
detection, foreign container detection, bottle height control (±2.5
mm tolerance) Inspection systems:Base inspection (camera) Sealing
surface inspection Thread inspection (conical optics) Mouth / finish
inspection Sidewall inspection with LED illumination Detection of
transparent films on bottle base and sidewall Scuffing detection via
sidewall camera Residual liquid detection via infrared system and
high-frequency detection Reject systems: Foreign container rejection
at infeed Contaminated bottle rejection at discharge Separate
rejection for bottles with damaged finish or thread Direction of
operation: Left to right
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