Beverage Can and End Inspection

This new enamel rater connects to a variety of attachments allowing for rapid testing of up to 16 cans, can ends, crowns, or twist-off caps.

The fastest, easiest, most reliable and most affordable computerized Double Seam inspection software available – auto SEAMview continues to set new industry standards.

The MARS-OFG is a fully-automated device that is used to test and measure the opening force, the closing force, and the overturn of the Ball resealable beverage ends. It is equipped with a hopper with 8 bins, each able to stack 8 ends, so a total of 64 ends may be measured without operator influence.

Automatically cut can Double Seams with this seam saw for a clear image and for highly reliable Double Seam Inspection. Now with automatic tab indenter.

Quickly measure the axial load resistance of beverage cans in kg, Newton or lbs.

Measure more accurately with this operator-independent measurement system for finished 2-piece beverage cans. The Back End Station measures Plug Diameter, Can Height, Flange Width and Flange Diameter. All measurements are taken automatically at the touch of a button. Cans are automatically rotated to measure at multiple positions.

$Beverage Buckle \ Dome Growth Tester$

CMC-KUHNKE’s popular Beverage Dome Reversal Tester is a semi-automated buckle tester designed to determine the exact pressure at which the bottom dome of a beverage can begins to buckle.

The Beverage Can Buckle Tester, or Beverage Dome Reversal Tester, determines the exact pressure at which the bottom dome of a beverage can dome begins to buckle.

Automatically position the beverage can to measure across its center-line for repeatable flange width readings.

A new alternative to manual plug diameter measurements is now available from CMC-KUHNKE. The can is placed on a spring loaded, conical fixture to ensure that the delicate can wall is not being damaged. The measurement process is initiated at the touch of a button. Any number of plug diameter measurements may be specified.

The Beverage Plug Diameter Gauge is available for either Straight Wall Cans, or Flanged / Finished Beverage Cans.

The semi-automatic Beverage SEAM Gauge collects and stores Countersink Depth, Double Seam Thickness, and optionally Beverage Can Height measurements.

This high-resolution digital seam Scope for beverage cans clearly illuminates and captures images of radially-cut cross sections of beverage can seams.

The safe, fully enclosed double seam saw for beverage cans traps seam shavings and sound inside, protecting users by dramatically reducing noise levels!

This Bottom Depth Gauge fits easily over the Beverage Can to accurately measure bottom dome depth.

This tester for seamed beverage can ends measures the pressure at which the ends buckles. The empty closed can (standard 211 body) is put in a special holder. After the door is closed, the can is punctured and pressure is applied internally. Air rapidly fills the can until the pressure is at a level just under the expected buckle value, which can be freely set by the operator.

CMC-KUHNKE's popular line of buckle testers has been adapted to work with DRD and D&I 2-piece food cans, as well as beverage cans. The buckle tester comes with the option of Growth Measurement to measure the deflection of the bottom of the can.

The semi-automatic Combination SEAM Gauge is equipped with Countersink Depth, Double Seam Thickness, and optionally Double Seam Height and Can Height measurement systems.

Canmakers use the Compound Placement Monitor to inspect compound at the curl. The large image eliminates eye strain, and increases measurement accuracy.

The Countersink Depth Gauge may be used to measure more than just countersink. This Depth Gauge may be used on many different can components, on a wide range of sizes.

The digital can seam micrometer can be used to measure Double Seam Height, Coverhook, or Bodyhook when using the Teardown Method of Double Seam Inspection.

Clamp two Easy Open Ends into the tester and rotate the carriage. The ends are sealed in the compound area and pressure is applied. Tiny air bubbles in the water bath show exactly where the end is leaking.

Beverage Can Enamel Testing fixture with contact control for use with manual single station Enamel Raters.

Beverage Can End Enamel Testing Cup with contact control for use with manual single station Enamel Raters.

Manual Digital Enamel Rater base unit for Can and End Enamel Testing.

Accesssory for CMC-KUHNKE Enamel Rater series. Attaches for use in testing enamel on Crowns.

Accessory tester for enamel rating of cans. For use with ENR-16, 16-Station Enamel Rater for porosity testing.

Accessory tester for can ends. For use with ENR-16, 16-Station Enamel Rater for porosity testing.

Accessory for CMC-KUHNKE Enamel Rater series. Attaches to use in testing enamel on Flat Sheets.

Multiple diameter, semi-automatic end measurement station measures Countersink Depth, Curl Diameter and Curl Height up to 50 times around the Can End.

Multiple Can End Diameters are automatically measured for Countersink Depth, Curl Diameter, Curl Height, Panel Depth, and First Bead Height.

The Digital Film Weight Gauge works with fixed and free references for different types of lacquer. The film weight reading and the lacquer type number are displayed on the LED screen.

To get the most accurate Free-Space calculations, use this precision Flange Thickness Gauge to measure the body thickness directly at the Can Flange. Can inspections have never been easier.

The Flange Width Gauge automatically positions the can to measure flange width across its center-line for repeatable readings.

All flanged can height measurements may be transferred to a computer database automatically – saving time, and eliminating data entry errors.

A new alternative to manual front-end measurements is now available from CMC-KUHNKE. At the press of a button, the gauge automatically measures Top Wall Thickness (Step), Mid Wall Thickness (Body) Trimmed Can Height and Dome Depth.

This fully-automatic, online can sampling and reporting system integrates directly with the production line to receive cans and testing instructions without any operator intervention - a substantial labor savings.

This fully-automatic, online sampling and reporting system integrates directly with the production line to receive cans and testing instructions without any operator intervention - a substantial labor savings.

Gauge Wedge Software takes readings from digital gauges and sends it to any Microsoft Windows software application.

The first of it's kind, the Firewire IEEE1394 Handy SEAM provides a totally portable double seam measurement and inspection package for mobile quality assurance professionals.

The ENR-3000 is used to check the interior lacquer coating on cans and ends. The current is measured in µA to determine lacquer permeability. The ENR-3000 automatically switches from µA to mA [shown to 3 decimal places] when values are higher than 0.5mA. Accessories are available to allow testing of beverage, food & aerosol cans and ends, as well as side seam testing and tube testing.

The Loose End Buckle Tester for Beverage Cans determines the exact pressure at which the loose beverage end buckles.

The Curl Length Gauge is available for use with database software, or as a stand-alone gauging unit, with a digital readout.

All Can Height measurements may be transferred to a computer database automatically – saving time, and eliminating data entry errors

Using a high-resolution camera, METview Software is compatible with virtually any metallurgical microscope on the market.

The PUNCHMASTER is an extremely precise, non-contact, automatic gauge for measuring the outside punch diameter, punch contour and roundness of punches, which are used in the production of beverage cans.

RINGMASTER is designed for non-contact measurement of ironing rings used to manufacture beverage cans. Measurements are made using a fully automatic, non-contact, optical system that is software controlled and user-friendly.

The OFG-1000 was developed as a stand-alone gauge to measure the opening force of finished filled, seamed cans with re-sealable ends.

The Plate Thickness Gauge accurately measures End Thickness and Body Thickness to 0.00005 in (0.001 mm) resolution. A convenient lifter gently opens and closes the gauge for repeatable measurements.

The Beverage End Pop and Push Tester has been developed for testing the force required for consumers to pop and push open Easy-Open Beverage Can Ends.

Special portable double seam saw for Beverage Cans with double cut for inspecting can double seam while away from home.

Special portable double seam saw for Beverage Cans with double cut for inspecting can double seam while away from home.

The Automatic Double S.E.A.M. Stripper is a sensible, affordable alternative to conventional teardown methods used to prepare the Beverage Can Double Seam for Teardown Analysis.

Strip Beverage Can Double Seams quickly, easily and above all safely with this hand operated Beverage Can Seam Stripper.

The SRG-2000 is CMC-KUHNKE's latest gauge for the measurement of the residual score on easy open ends. The SRG-2000 features software controlled, motor driven, automatic focus on the score, making it operator independent and the most repeatable score residual gauge on the market.

The SEAM Height Gauge provides objective and repeatable can seam height and body hook measurements; required for reliable trend analysis.

With the best %R&R and DR results in the industry, the SEAM Thickness Gauge provides objective and repeatable Double Seam Thickness measurements; required for reliable trend analysis.

Our most powerful can inspection and SPC software ever, SEAMCON V4 - Enterprise Edition software, is network ready software for easy data acquisition, centralized data storage, and versatile SPC reports.

The extremely flexible and modular S.E.A.M.scan Database Software allows you to tailor your Can Measurement and Double Seam Inspection package to suite the needs, and budget, of your organization.

The BBG-1300SH allows for the quick, accurate, and repeatable measurement of scroll sheets. Scroll dimensions are easily measured using the included footswitch.

Automatically measure Countersink Depth, Curl Diameter, Curl Height, Curl Opening, and Panel Depth for quality Endmaking.

Available for any Trimmed Beverage Cans. The Universal Wall Thickness Gauge measures an unlimited number of points at various locations along the can wall. The same pressure is applied each time regardless of operator – reducing error while increasing accuracy and repeatability. After the measurements have taken place, the minimum value and maximum value are available for an accurate assessment of the can’s wall thickness. The Heidenhain high-precision digital sensor measures to 0.001mm (0.00005in.) resolution.

The latest version of the VSM-5 - Video Seam Monitor for Double Seam Inspection - is a stand-alone device utilizing auto SEAMview 5 Software. The software is installed on a micro-PC integrated within the robust unit, making this the turn key solution for customers without adequate PC support. Featuring high resolution, USB or Firewire cameras, the VSM-5 accurately measures the double seam of food, beverage or aerosol cans.

Visionary QC™ Software for Statistical Process Control, a powerful network-ready measurement system, packaged in a friendly user interface for both novice and expert computer users.

Measure Topwall Thickness and Midwall Thickness with this dual gauge for Trimmed 2-Piece Cans. Available for any Trimmed 2-Piece Cans of any height. The dual digital dial indicators measure to 0.00005 in (0.001 mm), and may be set at any distance apart; according to customer specifications.

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