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Automatic Back End Gauge

Fully automatic, non-contact, optical measurement of key dimensions on finished (necked) beverage cans

The fully automatic Master Series™ Back End (finished can) gauge uses optical scanning to allow repeatable measurement of all the specified features, including seaming clearance and flange angle.

  • More critical features measured with optical scanning
  • Better process control with excellent R&R
  • Well proven non-contact technology
  • Multiple can sizes without change parts
  • Fewer wear-parts with no mechanical transducers
  • Very low lifetime costs with minimal maintenance
  • Base Reform Measurement option
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Master Series™ Back End Gauge

SortProductPageGauge ModelCan Body SizesNeck SizesCan Heights
21MS650xStandard202 to 211 automatic adjustment200 to 20688mm to 196mm automatic adjustment
22MS650xLarge can variant300 single size (no base reform)206 to 20988mm to 196mm automatic adjustment


CORE MODULE & CONVEYOR OPTIONS

SortProductPageProduct CodeDescription
300CORE210-22215-00Master Series™ Core Module with Single Lane Conveyor
301CORE210-22240-00Master Series™ Core Module with 3 Lane Conveyor
302CORE210-22250-00Master Series™ Core Module with 5 Lane Conveyor

Each lane has a capacity of 24 cans (211 diameter).
Automatic in-line feed is possible as special option on all lanes.
Conveyor extensions are also possible.


OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

SortProductLinkProduct CodeItemDescription
1MS611x, MS630x, MS650x, MS660x, MS670x, MS680X395-16151-00Bodymaker ID CameraOptional ID camera for identifying the Bodymaker mark on the can. This is typically installed on the first Master Series™ module of a multi-gauge system.
1MS611x, MS630x, MS650x, MS660x, MS670x, MS680x096-24090-00ESpray ID CameraOptional ID camera for identifying the Spray Machine mark on the can. This is typically installed on the first Master Series™ module of a multi-gauge system.
2MS611x, MS630x, MS650x, MS660x, MS670x, MS680xOPCOPC-UA Plug-inAdds OPC-UA fuctionallity to Process Master ™ gauge software for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication within the Industry 4.0 digital factory.

PRODUCT CAPABILITIES

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MS650x
Material:
Aluminium and Steel
Cans Accepted:
Can body diameters 202 to 211 supported (no change parts required)
Reform diameters supported: 44.2 – 47.0 mm
Reform heights supported: 2.00 – 3.25 mm
Neck diameters supported: 200, 202, 204 and 206
Can heights supported: 88 mm to 196 mm (necked cans only)
Maximum Batch Size:
255 cans (auto fed), 24 cans (manual fed)
Measurement Features:
  • Can height
  • Flange width
  • Plug diameter
  • Dome depth
  • Flange angle
  • Seaming clearance ('J dimension')
Reform Measurements:
  • Reform Diameter (user defined height)
  • Maximum Reform Diameter
  • Reform Height
  • Minimum Stand Diameter
Accuracy:
±0.025mm


SPECIFICATIONS

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MS650x
Voltage:
100-120 V or 200-240 V (Gauge is powered through the Conveyor Core)
Air Supply:
6 to 7 bar at 10 litres/min
Temperature Range:
10°C to 50°C (50°F to 122°F)
Relative Humidity:
0% to 80% non-condensing
Safety:
Red, amber and green beacons to indicate system status from a distance
Relay outputs for flexible triggering of external (customer) warning systems
Controller:
Process Master™ gauge software running on an integrated PC within the Conveyor module
Loading:
Automatic
Dimensions:
Gauge cabinet (including rear chute)
Width: 1053 mm (41.45")
Depth: 780 mm (30.70")
Height: 1840 mm (72.44")

For full system, add the following to the width:
Reject station: 375 mm / 15.0”
Single Lane Conveyor: 1941 mm (76.42”)
3 or 5 Lane Conveyor: 2401 mm (94.53”)
Compliance:
CE marked, complies with relevant EU product directives


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

The benefits of non-contact, optical measurement

Contact systems inevitably deform features such as the flange and neck diameter as they are measured. Sencon's non-contact back end gauge avoids this, reducing gauge variability. This improves process control (CPk), which is increasingly demanded as cans become lighter, lines get faster, and product designs become more varied.

Multiple can sizes:

Non-contact technology allows switching can diameters or heights without change parts or adjustments. So standard can sizes and shapes can easily and quickly be tested with a single gauge. Additional measurement packs, which do not increase testing time, can also be added when needed.

ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS

More critical features can be measured with Sencon's custom-developed CAN-SCAN™ technology, such as the Flange Angle and Seaming Clearance, which have always been part of the can specification but could not be reliably and repeatably measured until now. All measurements are made simultaneously, so additional measurements do not increase test time.

Sencon Finished Can Gauge - more critical features measured

Low maintenance and running costs:

The system uses no mechanical transducers, which minimizes wear parts. So there is almost no maintenance required and running costs are very low.

Self monitoring, self calibrating:

All measurements are accurate to ±0.025 mm. Every measurement for every batch is automatically qualified using a UKAS approved setting master. The gauge constantly monitors its own performance and recalibrates if drift is detected.

Benefits of Master Series™

The modular design of the Master Series™ automatic gauges provides a highly flexible and cost effective solution for the modern can plant.

  • Fully automatic, operator-free measurement
  • Sampling on time or production basis
  • Fully self-checking
  • Data available on screen and exchanged via local area network
  • Modular design for cost effective expansion
  • Future-proofed for changing requirements – easily update and reconfigure at any time
  • Use well-proven measurement techniques
  • Multi-lane capability – universal infeed conveyor (1,3 or 5 lanes)

Modular system

Allows gauges to be purchased individually or as integrated groups. Individual gauges can be added at a later date to increase throughput or add test features.

Multi-size capability as standard

The gauges can handling system has been designed to accept standard beverage can sizes without change parts.

Complements the Benchmark™ series

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 other offline locations

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Help Videos for Master Series™ Back End Gauge

Overview

How to load cans

Restarting the gauge after a stop

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CREATE THE PERFECT GAUGING SUITE

The modular design of our fully automatic Master Series™ gauges allows you to create the perfect combination of gauges to suit your individual requirement, saving time, cost and floor space.

Creating your own gauging set-up has never been easier. Choose from a combination of up to 3 gauge modules with 1, 3 or 5 lane infeed conveyors and optional ID camera systems.

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All Master Series™ gauges now support OPC-UA for manufacturer-independent data exchange

Find out more about our OPC-UA support

BENCHMARK™ GAUGE SERIES – SAME TECHNOLOGY, BUT IN A COMPACT BENCHTOP UNIT

Benchtop

FRONT END
(TRIMMED CAN) GAUGE

The Benchmark™ semi-automatic front end gauge takes measurements of key dimensions on front end trimmed and un-necked beverage cans.


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Benchtop

BACK END
(FINISHED CAN) GAUGE

The Benchmark™ semi-automatic back end gauge takes measurements of key dimensions on finished ('back end') beverage cans.


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Benchtop

BUCKLE TESTER
(DOME REVERSAL) GAUGE

The Benchmark™ semi-automatic buckle (dome reversal) gauge measures the pressure required to reverse the dome on beverage cans.


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Benchtop

AXIAL LOAD
GAUGE

The Benchmark™ semi-automatic axial load gauge measures the maximum force which can be applied in the axial plane before deformation of the can.


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Benchtop

FILM-SCAN™
OPTICAL COATINGS GAUGE

A compact, semi-automatic benchtop gauge for non-contact, optical scanning measurement of coatings/film thickness on beverage cans.


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Benchtop

DOME REFORM
GAUGE (DRG)

The Benchmark™ dome reform gauge (DRG) carries out a complete and detailed, non-contact, 360° optical scan of the reform feature beverage can domes.


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The Benchmark™ Flange Thickness gauge is the industry's first high precision solution designed to bridge a critical gap in beverage can quality control.


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