Automatic Capsule Visual Inspection Machine
Features of Automatic Capsule Visual Inspection Machine
- Capsules can be automatically lifted and fed by means of compressed air.
- This machine can be connected to the automatic capsule filling machine or liquid capsule filling sealing machine to form one production line according to the different number of channels or can be used as one single machine.
- Automatic detection and elimination of defective capsules by means of the visual inspection principle and high-speed image processing technology.
- The detection information is based on templates and can be deployed repeatedly; the core testing software is customized, which can be designed dynamically according to the characteristics of customers’ products.
- Some defects can be classified and identified by deep AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Real time storage of test data, dynamic display of test results, real-time images and running status.
- The software adopts a modular design, which is easy to upgrade, improve and maintain.
- No capsule is stored in the channels and feeding hopper after each batch.
- After capsules are rectified, capsules can be detected one by one, with a speed that can reach 2 capsules per second.
- Wide range application to hard capsules: #000, #00EL, #00, #0EL, #0, #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 by changing the tooling.
- HMI has different operation authorities.
- Simple structure, easy to operate, maintain and clean.
- No contact is made to the capsule during the whole process, which reduces the human risk and contamination.
Automatic Capsule Visual Inspection Machine Structure
The main structure includes:
- Capsule feeding hopper
- Capsule orientation mechanism
- Capsule rotation mechanism
- Capsule push mechanism
- Defective capsule box
- Visual inspection system
- Capsule discharge mechanism
- Air storage tank
- HMI
- Electric control cabinet
- Alarm light
Automatic capsule filling machine working principle
The filled capsules enter the feeding hopper through the automatic lifting mechanism (or can be fed manually). Through the capsule orientation mechanism, the vertically arranged capsules are released one at a time, and the capsules are then pushed horizontally to enter the capsule rotating mechanism. The capsules rotate circumferentially by means of the capsule rotation mechanism. The rotating capsules are then accurately pushed to the visual inspection area by the pushing mechanism. Through multiple optical reflectors, capsule appearance can be reflected to the visual inspection system in all directions. The previous group of detected capsules are sent to the discharging mechanism at the same time the visual inspection process takes place. Finally, the defective capsules are sent into the defective capsule receiving box through the rejection device in the capsule discharging mechanism, while the qualified capsules are sent into the finished product barrel or subsequent process.
Automatic capsule visual inspection machine working process
Automatic Capsule Visual Inspection Machine Technical Data
Model | UP-360-30 | UP-360-60 |
Machine Name | 30-Channel 360° Capsule Visual Inspection System | 60-Channel 360° Capsule Visual Inspection System |
Max. inspection Speed | 216,000 capsules/hour | 432,000 capsules/hour |
Inspection Scope | Full 3D, 360° inspection of external defects | |
Operation Mode | Can operate standalone or integrated with a capsule filling machine | |
Inspection Method | Multi-channel, single-capsule sequential inspection | |
Applicable Capsules | All sizes of hard capsules | |
Power Consumption | 3 kW | 5 kW |
Frequency | 50 Hz | 50 Hz |
Voltage | 220/380 V | 220/380 V |
Air Consumption | 15 L/min | 30 L/min |
Dimensions | 1110 × 950 × 1400 mm | 1263 × 1090 × 1400 mm |
Machine Weight | Approx. 600 kg | Approx. 900 kg |
* Technical data are subject to change