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Benchtop Buckle Gauge

Measures pressure required to reverse the dome on beverage cans, with can height growth option

The Benchmark™ Buckle Gauge (dome reversal gauge) is a self contained quality control instrument designed to precisely measure the pressure at which the dome will reverse (pop) on necked or un-necked DWI beverage cans. An optional module can be specified which reports the can height growth (dome growth) for up to five user defined pressure profiles and hold times.

  • Easily configured dome reversal and dome growth test characteristics
  • Configurable procedures and operator IDs
  • User-defined maximum pressure setting
  • Upper and lower failure limits can be set in psi, bar, kPa
  • Switch from fast to slow flow rate with a user-defined knee point
  • Semi-automatic calibration
  • Also available as a fully automatic Master Series™ version
icon for 2-piece (DWI) food cansFor 2-piece (DWI) cans
PRODUCT VARIANTS
SPECIFICATIONS
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PRODUCT SERIES
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Benchmark™ Buckle Gauge

SortProductPageProduct CodeDescriptionCan Body SizesNeck SizesCan Heights
110SI611xSI6110Benchmark™ Buckle Gauge: Standard202 to 211 change parts required200, 202, 204, 20687mm to 196mm automatic adjustment
111SI611xSI6111Benchmark™ Buckle Gauge: Large can variant214 (73mm) sometimes known as '300'206, 20987mm to 196mm automatic adjustment
112SI611xSI6112Benchmark™ Buckle Gauge: Super size can variant307 single size20987mm to 196mm automatic adjustment
113SI611xSI6115Benchmark™ Buckle Gauge: Standard with dome growth option202 to 211 change parts required200, 202, 204, 20687mm to 196mm automatic adjustment
114SI611xSI6116Benchmark™ Buckle Gauge:Large can variant with dome growth option214 (73mm) sometimes known as '300'206, 20987mm to 196mm automatic adjustment


OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

SortProductLinkProduct CodeItemDescription
0SI611x214-19745-00High Pressure Air Booster AssemblyBoosts the plant air line pressure to the amount required to enable reversal
50PG5600, SI9600, SC8880, SI611x, SI630x, SI9100, SI9208, SI9650, SI9200SX1000Data-Bridge SoftwareAdds data logging functionality to gauges with only an RS232 serial interface. Download the SX1000 Product Data Sheet


SPARE PARTS

SortProduct CodeDescriptionAppProductLink
1311-17723-00Rubber Bush (set of 5) suitable for SI6110, SI61151SI611x

PRODUCT CAPABILITIES

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SI611x
Material:
Aluminium and Steel
Maximum Batch Size:
50 cans
Machine Throughput:
Typically 3 cans per minute (dome reversal only)
Test Types:
Manual, Auto sample, or Recheck
Maximum Pressure:
127 psi (additional air amplifier required)

PLEASE NOTE: Cans for testing must be clean and dry.


SPECIFICATIONS

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ProductPage:
SI611x
Voltage:
100-240 V
Air Supply:
Mains pressure input: 0.55 MPa / 80 PSI / 5.5 bar
High pressure input: 1 MPa / 145 PSI / 10 bar (max)
Temperature Range:
10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Relative Humidity:
0% to 80% non-condensing
Ingress Protection:
IP44
Controller:
Integrated 7" Touch Screen with an icon based user interface
Measurement Reporting:
Results for most recent 50 batches stored on gauge
Batch results can be output via RS232 port
Inputs and Outputs:
RS232 (baud rate, stop bits, etc. configurable)
Loading:
Manual loading and unloading
Dimensions:
400mm x 650mm x 880mm (15.75" x 25.59" x 34.65")
Weight:
59kg (130lb)
Compliance:
CE marked, complies with relevant EU product directives
UKCA marked, complies with relevant UK product regulations
Calibration:
Internal pressure transducer is calibrated to traceable standards
Annual recalibration / re-validation of gauge accuracy is strongly recommended


Due to continual product development, actual specifications may change. E&OE

Short cycle time, precise performance

Quick and Flexible Configuration

Test characteristics for different can types are easily set up and associated with user selected production lines. Configurable test characteristics include: Warning limit, Pressure drop - off value, Maximum pressure, Time to knee, User defined slow fill rate, User defined fast fill rate. Up to 20 Procedures can be set up.

Different test types can be configured: Set up, Production, Recheck.

Can Height Growth (Dome Growth)

An optional module can be specified which reports the can height growth (sometimes known as “dome growth”) for up to five user defined pressure profiles and hold times.

Multi-batch data storage:

Data from up to 50 finished batches can be stored in internal memory. Buckle test / dome reversal and dome growth results are displayed on the integrated screen with time and date stamp and output to the user’s SPC system via the RS232 Serial port.

Easy to use

The integrated high resolution touch screen display uses an intuitive icon driven user interface. Access can be controlled with password protection at one of three levels: Operator; Supervisor; Engineer.

Benefits of Benchmark™ Series Gauges

The Benchmark Series is a uniquely comprehensive range of benchtop gauges for beverage can measurement, test and inspection. The gauges use the same advanced technologies as the fully automatic Master Series™, making available Sencon's well-proven gauging solutions in compact, standalone units that are well suited to the quality assurance laboratory and are equally at home beside the production line.

Fast, semi-automatic operation

Procedures are defined and selected with Sencon's proprietary Process Master™ gauging software or via intuitive touch screen icons. Then as soon as a can is loaded and the safety door closed the test is automatically carried out.

Multiple can sizes

The gauges all accept different can body and neck diameters and can heights, with either no change parts or quick-fit inserts (see individual pages for details).

Flexible configuration

The gauges are highly configurable for test parameters, setting up of operator and supervisor presets, and for display and output of results.

Excellent R&R for better process control

Reliable and consistent measurements from gauges with excellent R&R (repeatability and reproducibility) allow manufacturers to gain better control of their process. Sencon has carefully researched and developed appropriate technologies for each test to deliver accuracy and efficiency in the beverage can making plant. The gauges are constantly self-monitoring and self-calibrating to ensure optimum performance at all times.

Low maintenance, low running costs

Each gauge is designed for low maintenance, eliminating wear parts where possible to reduce running costs and maximize durability

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