At Industrial Physics, we ensure that you have the tools
you need to protect the integrity of your beverage
packaging – ensuring there are no quality mishaps
spilling over.
As experts in test and inspection solutions for
packaging, products, and materials, we provide an
extensive portfolio of instruments specifically created
to ensure the quality of your beverage packaging. Our
products test for a variety of applications across the
entire production line.
Throughout this brochure, you’ll get a glimpse into
some of the instruments we provide to test across the
beverage industry. But if you can’t find exactly what
you’re looking for – or you just want a little more
information – get in touch. One of our experts will then
be able to help you find exactly what you need.
Your beverage
testing solutions
Explore our portfolio of test and inspection solutions.
Created to enhance quality control in the production of your beverage fillers
Booklet overview
Seam inspection
At Industrial Physics, we offer a
range of seam inspection
solutions - from destructive to
in-line, to instruments
supporting this application - our
solutions are varied.
Whatever the unique needs are,
we'll provide the right seam
inspection instrument to protect
your canning line.
CMC KUHNKE Auto-XTS
The Auto-XTS is a fully automated, on-line, or stand-alone measurement system.
Our X-ray scanning tightness technology
measures seam cross section, seam tightness,
and offers you a tightness rating.
- Receive precise measurements of individual layers of the seam
- Identify leaks with a 360° scan
- Save time with our easy-to-use calibration/verification mode
CMC KUHNKE XTS III
The new 3rd generation XTS is a stand-alone
measurement system.
The gauge performs both non-destructive
cross-sectional measurements as well as
a 360° tightness scan (wrinkle rating).
- Save time and increase accuracy with faster
- inspection results
- Cut down on labor costs with reduced spoilage
- Access highly accurate data with a user-friendly interface
Eagle Vision In-line Vision Seam Inspection
The Eagle Vision in-line seam inspection instruments uses advanced vision technology to perform seam inspection.
With this instrument you can achieve better protection – because the equipment scans each and every can on the line. Significantly reduce risks by inspecting 100% of cans!
- Non-destructive and easy to use
- Available for high-speed production lines.
- Works alongside existing machinery
Quality By Vision Seam360
The SEAM360 is the ultimate machine vision double seam can inspection gauge.
Conventional seam scan technology sample seams at 2-3 points around the can. But what about the points in between the sample points? The SEAM360 measures every can’s total external surface area. This exposes many issues that were invisible to the operator.
• Non destructive optical technology
• Intuitive software
• Checks EVERY point on the seam
CMC KUHNKE SEAMscan SPC
The SEAMscan SPC System is an affordable, high-resolution tool for double-seam inspection and measurement with SPC Reporting.
The instrument saves you time, offers the highest level of accuracy, and comes with customizable packages!
• Capture, measure, and save seam images in less than one second
• Transfer data automatically
Quality By Vision SEAMetal LT:
Double Seam Inspection
The SEAMetal offers a repeatable and accurate double seam measurement system – with this instrument, you can determine faulty measurements and determine the root cause of any issues.
• Easy to learn, intelligent software
• Uses advanced optical technology to offer a flexible approach to double seam testing
• Includes HD camera to provide increased accuracy
Quality By Vision Clearance Gauge
Compatible with most seamer models, the Clearance Gauge helps optimize the can seaming process by taking out variations between the different seamer heads and examining the seamer itself. Discover what the can seamer is doing before you start running cans through the line!
• Reduces seamer stops
• Seamer adjustments can take place quickly and easily!
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Can inspection
As can fillers and can makers will know, perfection in packaging is critical.
Thankfully, at Industrial Physics, we have a number of instruments in place to perform numerous tests on beverage cans. Take a look at just a few of our instruments.
Eagle Vision Empty Can Inspection
The Empty Can Inspection system is able to detect defects quickly and accurately on the flange, bottom and the inner sidewalls of the can. The instrument also identifies pollution and spots on the inside, as well as flange dents, flange width and ovality/roundness are being inspected – offering you a wealth of protection.
- Use pre-sets for a short start-up time
- High-resolution available
Eagle Vision Code Reading & Serialization Instrument
Our instrument inspects ink-jet, laser, Thermo transfer, and pre-printed ID codes on your beer can - allowing you to check if codes are accurate, readable, and correct!
The module is typically used for packaging identification to detect a mix-up, for Best Before Dates, and for registration of unique track & trace codes.
- Checks for misprints and ink drops
- OCR, OCV, and code presence detection
Headspace and gas detection
Performing headspace and gas analysis on your beverage packaging is hugely important - from measuring shelf life to ensuring product safety, our instruments test across a range of applications.
And we have a variety of products on offer.
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Systech Illinois GS6000 Headspace Analyzer
The Gaspace 6000 headspace analyzers offer high levels of performance technology and operator ease to fulfill the latest industry demands for accuracy and reliability.
- Automated packaging is made easy
- You can access the can piercing station - the perfect accessory for this instrument! Simple to use and proven to be stable and reliable in hundreds of demanding applications
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Oxysense 5250i
The stand-alone instrument can be used for non-invasive AND invasive measurements. Perfect for headspace analysis on bottles.
• Measures both in gas and liquid
• Stand alone instrument
• Touch screen operation
Oxysense 325i
The Oxysense 325i (which requires a computer interface) performs a number of functions for testing within the beverage industry – this includes non-invasive headspace analysis for bottles.
This instrument is particularly ideal for smaller labs!
• Simple one click oxygen measurements
• Enjoy automatic data logging with real time graphical and log display
• Includes integrated report writer
Systech Illinois Gaspace Advance
Our Gaspace Advance instrument is an O2 and CO2 analyzer that allows you to maximize your production efficiency.
Perfect for testing on cans, the instrument has fast configuration and allows you to select from multiple test methods to suit your unique needs.
• Data manager software allows you to download results
• FIVE test methods available
Coating testing
When a bottle or can reaches consumers, it has to look perfect. But if there is a chipped can, the experience can be ruined in an instant.
Across production, at every step, it is essential that quality is front of mind.​
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TQC Sheen Scrub Abrasion & Washability Tester
The Scrub Abrasion and Washability Tester is used to test the resistance of paint, varnish, or coatings to scratching, wearing, and color loss due to wet or dry abrasion.
This is achieved through the simulation of everyday wear from cleaning actions or general use. Ensuring your beverage package can stand the test of time!
• Reduces costs for laboratories by complying to many standards
• Includes optional accessories – such as our innovative camera tool!
TQC Sheen CAT (Comprehensive Abrasion Test)
Beverage cans often suffer from severe scuff and friction during transport – this could result in aesthetic issues and the can could even begin to leak.
The Comprehensive Abrasion Test is a universal testing machine that tests the coating abrasion resistance on beverage cans or flat materials.
The instrument tests for wear and friction resistance of metal packaging coatings – ultimately, preventing package failure during transportation.
• Easy to use
• Computer controlled
• Reproducible
Pressure measurement
Whether you need to find and inspect the best metal containers for your beverages, control the CO2 levels contained in your carbonated drinks, or check your choice of crown closures, we make all of the devices you need.
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Steinfurth Automatic CO2 Tester CDA MK-6
The innovative CDA MK-6 gives you perfect CO2 monitoring for a variety of packaged beverages including cans and bottles with a metal, or plastic, closure.
This innovative tester measures pressure and temperature simultaneously, calculates the CO2 content, and transfers the measurement results via the data interface to the base unit.
It comes with QS-based automatic workflow management for repeatable results based on the physical laws of Henry & Dalton. With easy check and calibration, low maintenance requirements, and operator-independent functioning, this robust device offers a fast return on investment.
The Steinfurth Bottle Pressure Tester (BPT)
The Steinfurth BPT is a reliable, handheld device that measures the internal pressure of glass and PET bottles with crown closures.
It attaches ergonomically to a glass bottle. It pierces the closure, then reads the internal headspace pressure from a digital or analog pressure gauge attached to the piercing mechanics.
The Steinfurth BPT is easy for one person to operate, plus it’s customizable to suit most shapes and sizes of bottles.
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The Steinfurth Can Pressure Tester (CPT)
The Steinfurth CPT is an accurate, handheld device that measures the internal pressure of cans.
It attaches ergonomically to a beverage can. It pierces the top lid, then reads the internal headspace pressure from a digital or analog pressure gauge that’s attached to the piercing mechanic.
The Steinfurth CPT is easy for one person to operate, plus it’s customizable to suit most shapes and sizes of cans.
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The Steinfurth Past Control
When you produce pasteurized beverages you need complete control over your inspection process. Too little pasteurization can lead to microbiological product changes, and too much affects taste.
The system features a temperature logger and a pasteurization unit (PU) monitor. Attached to a can or bottle, the logger moves through the pasteurization tunnel. Both the temperature at a selected (coldest) spot inside the container and the spray temperature can be measured and recorded. The logger is fitted to the PU monitor so the number of pasteurizing units (PU) can be read from the LCD display. Plus you can store the recordings in the logger’s memory to evaluate later.
The Steinfurth Drop Cart Tester (DCT)
The Steinfurth DCT is a precise testing device designed to perform standardized drop cart testing on beverage cans and metal bottles.
Carry out both drop testing and can abuse resistance testing (CART) on your beverages. Through the drop test, your sample can is dropped onto a plain anvil plate from ever-increasing heights. CART follows a similar process - your specimen can is dropped onto another anvil plate, from a fixed height.
The standardized test procedure gives you repeatable results at any test place. You can make adjustments for different can diameters and it’s great for testing aluminum bottles too.
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The Steinfurth Shoulder Cart Tester (SCT)
The Steinfurth SCT was built to deliver standardized shoulder impact testing and support can-abuse resistance testing (CART) on cans and metal bottles.
Adjust and secure your sample in the can holder, then use the easy drop height adjustment to set up the test conditions. Push a button and an impact weight is triggered, dropping repeatedly onto your metal package.
The standardized test procedure gives repeatable, reliable results.
The Steinfurth Side Wall Abuse Resistance Tester (SWART)
The Steinfurth SWART gives you control over your SWART testing on cans and metal bottles.
A drop weight falls on your pressurized beverage packaging from different pre-programmed launch heights and a destroyed sample is automatically detected.
The SWART is developed for automatic and user-independent monitoring. To optimize the efficiency of the process, each SWART is pre-programmed with standardized, fully automated, and semi-automatic test procedures.
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Steinfurth Tumbling Tester (TT)
The Steinfurth TT abrasion test will determine the performance of your crown closure coatings.
It tumbles a number of your crown closures together over a defined period of time. The abrasion test will identify if any excessive dust is created - important to know as dust particles can contaminate a bottled beverage. Find out how your crown closures will survive the hazards of your supply chain with this easy-to-load tumbling device that gives repeatable, reliable results.
The Steinfurth LCS 710P
Need to determine the right CO2 content of your beverages and the correct metal cans and bottles to contain them in? The Steinfurth LCS 710P is the device you need.
It will fill your sample beverages with the precise levels of CO2 you desire. The versatility of the different carbonation settings makes light work of sample preparation and helps you to identify the optimally crafted product.
The low-maintenance LCS 710P will improve your quality control and save you time and money. This popular device gives accurate, repeatable results and adjusts to fit many bottle types.
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The Steinfurth Sampler + AS380C
The Steinfurth Sampler pierces and pressurizes single and multi-packaged bottles and cans.
The piercing and sampling are performed pneumatically so there’s no need for large manual forces. It’s fully automatic, will precisely measure both CO2 and oxygen levels, and it also delivers foam stability measurements.
Adjust the piercing force and sampling pressure to suit your research and development goals. This robust and reliable device makes light work of beverage sampling.
The Steinfurth Digi-Vacu
The Steinfurth Digi-Vacu is a digital vacuum tester that’s built for precise manual pressure and vacuum monitoring. This reliable handheld device measures the internal pressure of beverage cans, food cans, and bottles with metal closures
The highly accurate digi-vacu pierces your beverage or food package to test the vacuum pressure. The food-grade sensor membrane guarantees headspace-free pressure transmission. The results are shown clearly on an LCD screen and the data can be optionally memorized or transferred to your PC.
The Steinfurth Digi Vacu is a robust, long-life machine with selectable measuring units and simple one-button operation.
About Industrial Physics
Learn more about your test and inspection partner in beverage packaging.
At Industrial Physics, we provide test and inspection solutions to manufacturers, production lines, and laboratories all over the world. It’s our purpose to protect the integrity of our customer’s brands and products.
For us, this is about more than just supplying you with testing equipment, it’s about being there for you as a full-solutions partner. Whatever your needs are, we’ll work with you to find the right solution for your business.
We have a full team of experts to support you.
And when it comes to quality control within beverages, we know our stuff. We offer a full suite of solutions to cover an extensive range of testing requirements for the production of beverage packaging. It's our innate desire to continuously learn, innovate, and better ourselves that allows us to provide businesses across a diverse range of industries with the highest quality of packaging, product, and material integrity testing solutions possible. Our experts are positioned across the world. And through our collective expertise, we're able to support the unique needs of our customers.
To find out more about what partnering with Industrial Physics could mean for you, get in touch.