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Progression Gauge for Easy Open Ends

Non-contact measurement of food and beverage end progressions

Sencon's Progression Gauge for EOE ends sets new standards for speed and repeatability. It is automatically fed from three loading drawers, making it easy to accept interchangeable end sizes. Non-contact sensors above and below the end measure each stage of the conversion process in very fine detail, including material thickness . This helps to confirm that every progression is accurately formed. Compiled results present a clear, accurate and comprehensive visualization of the features measured.

  • Best in class R&R for maximum process control
  • Capable of measuring 4 typical beverage progressions in as little as 7.5 minutes
  • Multi-size: 46 mm to 95 mm  (113 to 307) diameter ends handled with fully automatic adjustment
  • All current beverage and food end types supported including colored and black ends
  • Dual laser caliper simultaneously scans above and below the end.
  • Full traceability to press, lane, and time when sample is taken
  • Combined Shell and Progression gauge is also available
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ES8000™ Progression Gauge

SortProductPageProduct CodeDescriptionEnds Sizes
204ES8003ES8003Progression Gauge for Food and Beverage Ends46mm to 95mm (1.81" to 3.74") nominally 113 to 307 with automatic adjustment

*Available as an extended-range version, by special order in Shell, Progression or Shell & Progression gauge configurations. This version features two end drawers instead of the standard three. Longer lead times apply.


Other Measurement Packs on the ES8000 Gauging Platform

SortProductPageProduct CodeDescriptionEnds Sizes
200ES8001ES8001Shell & Progression Gauge for Food and Beverage Ends46mm to 95mm (1.81" to 3.74"), nominally 113 to 307, with automatic adjustment
203ES8002ES8002Shell Gauge for Food and Beverage Ends46mm to 95mm (1.81" to 3.74") nominally 113 to 307 with automatic adjustment

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

SortProductLinkProduct CodeItemDescription
10ES8003ES8000 S UPGRADEShell Upgrade ModuleUpgrade an existing ES8003 Progression Gauge to an ES8001 Shell and Progression Gauge

UPGRADES: Existing ES8000 systems can easily be upgraded to add shell or progression functionality when required.

PRODUCT CAPABILITIES

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Material:
Aluminium and Steel
Ends Accepted:
46mm to 95mm (1.81" to 3.74") nominally 113 to 307 with automatic adjustment
All circular easy open Beverage and Food ends (for other shapes please contact you regional Sencon office)
Plain, colored and black coated ends supported
Machine Throughput:
Approximately 7.5 minutes per lane (4 ends per lane) depending on type and number of features selected
Measurement Features:
All standard features* can be measured including:
  • Height
  • Thickness
  • Coining (3, 4 or 6)
  • Coining range
  • Rivet diameter
  • Rivet residual
  • Rivet restrike
  • Deboss panel
  • Cent bead
  • Shadow bead
  • Antimissile
  • Finger panel
  • Anti-rotation bead
  • Pop-reduction bead
  • Smile/wall bead
  • Score bead
  • Panel Coin
  • Rivet diameter (45°)
  • Inner bead
  • Outer bead
  • Tear panel
  • Vent bead

Measurements are made on both consumer and product sides simultaneously.
Additional measurements can be added on request.


SPECIFICATIONS

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ES8003
Controller:
24” Touch-screen monitor running Sencon’s Process Master™ gauge software on an internal PC
Measurement Reporting:
The last 50 batch results and scan profiles are available on the PC screen and optionally can be sent as report to network storage or network printer. Printer (pdf) and network (csv) reports in Sencon standard format. Custom report formats are available on request.
The gauge offers the ability to export DXF files for comprehensive and detailed analysis of virtual sections.
Loading:
Automatic from three drawers each with fully adjustable end locators
Dimensions:

Sencon ES8000 Dimensions

Weight:
290 kg
Compliance:
CE marking: complies with relevant EU product directives
UKCA marked: complies with relevant UK product regulations
Calibration:
Integrated traceable calibration piece as thickness reference
Annual calibration of gauge is strongly recommended
Remote Support:
Remote support available on-gauge via video conferencing and TeamViewer™


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

Truly Flexible Measurement

The gauge can be set to measure any circular food or beverage progression. The compiled test results present a clear, accurate and comprehensive visualization of the features measured.

Additional End Designs

Additional end designs or features can be added at a later date, made possible with Sencon's new, flexible Gauge Builder software framework.

Virtual Sectioning™

Sencon's Virtual Sectioning™ feature shows complete and accurate profiles of all progression stages, including material thickness.Users can carry out microscopic analysis by zooming in on the fine detail, removing the need for the time consuming and destructive task of physically sectioning ends.

Virtual Section of Food Bubble
Virtual Section of a Food End Bubble

Improved product quality

The compiled test results present a very clear, accurate and comprehensive visualization of the features measured. If preset limits are reached, the gauge gives immediate warning via the operator screen and the warning beacon. Results are classified using the customer’s preset limits, displayed, sent over the network and printed out.

FEATURES MEASURED

Progression 1
Bubble Height
Bubble Coin
Bubble Thickness
Bubble Coin Range
Progression 2
1st Rivet Form Height
1st Rivet Form Coin
1st Rivet Form Thickness
Progression 3
2nd Rivet Form Height
2nd Rivet Form Coin
2nd Rivet Form Thickness
Finished End Detail
Panel Station
Cent Bead
Bead Form
Finger Panel
Rivet Restrike
Rivet Residual
Rivet Diameter

Add Shell measurement inside the same cabinet

The unit can easily be upgraded to add Shell Gauge functionality in the same cabinet in the future, saving floor space and costing less than investing in two separate gauges. A combined shell and progression gauge can also be specified at the time of purchase.

ES8000

Shell &
Progression Gauge

A combined shell and progression gauge in one compact unit, reducing floor space, cost and operator training that would be required for multiple gauges.


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ES8000

Shell
Gauge

Fast non-contact measurement of food or beverage shells, with an easy upgrade path to add progression measurement if required in future.


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TECHNICAL DOCUMENT LIBRARY

To access USER MANUALS, SOFTWARE AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES for Sencon's ES8000™ Progression Gauge please LOGIN to our Technical Document Library. If you do not have a user account, you can REQUEST REGISTRATION HERE.

PLEASE NOTE: A company email address is required for access. Personal and web-based email accounts (e.g. gmail) are not accepted. Please be aware that the registration process is not automated, so the granting of access may be delayed depending on when the request is made.

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