Thermo Introduces On-line Inspection for Water Bottles
Reduced production costs and improved product quality resulting in increased customer satisfaction is now possible with Thermo Electron Corporation’s (tel:01788 820300) new Alexus PureAqua Detection System. The state-of-the-art system provides on-line inspection of refillable water bottles for foreign compounds.
Floor-mounted, the Alexus PureAqua is a non-contact vapour analysis ‘sniffer’ system enabling bottles to be ‘sniffed’ without physical contact, eliminating any possible bottle contamination or damage. When foreign matter is detected an alarm and warning light are activated and the contaminated bottle can then be removed, either automatically or manually. By being located pre-washer, the system saves on washer downtime, decreasing production costs and increasing production speeds, as well as cutting down on potential washer contamination.
PureAqua can be used with three, five or six gallon containers and runs at speeds of up to 3,600 bottles per hour or 75 feet per minute. Its ultra-sensitive detection modules have a hydrocarbon detection limit of less that 1 part per million. In addition PureAqua can detect a variety of petroleum distillates, solvents and residual beverages. Offered as an option, the system can also detect nitrogen-based compounds.
Utilising Thermo Electron’s proven technology, the system is easy to use with a multi-lingual control panel. A fully integrated line stop and reject system is also available.
Thermo Electron Corporation is the world leader in analytical instruments. Our instrument solutions enable our customers to make the world a healthier, cleaner and safer place. Thermo’s Life and Laboratory Sciences business provides analytical instruments, scientific equipment, services, and software solutions for life science, drug discovery, clinical, environmental, and industrial laboratories. Thermo’s Measurement and Control business is dedicated to providing analytical instruments used in a variety of manufacturing processes and in-the-field applications including those associated with safety and homeland security. Based near Boston, Massachusetts, Thermo has revenues of more than $2 billion, and employs approximately 10,000 people in 30 countries. For more information, visit www.thermo.com .
