Guide to defects detected by Visual Inspection

Visual Inspection technology uses an image detection system and a set of algorithms to interpret data and identify conditions of non-compliance. 

Visual Inspection technology can detect both cosmetic defects and the particle-size contamination of its contents in product packaging. Inspections carried out by the machine can be summarized as follows: 

Cosmetic inspection where defects referred to the external package and/or defects referred to components of the container itself are investigated. The following irregularities are searched for: 

• Rubber Stopper Absence 
• Non-Conforming Rubber Stopper Shape 
• Flip-Off Absence 
• Non-Conforming Flip-Off Shape 
• Non-Conforming Flip-Off Color 
• Damaged Flip-Off 
• Non-Conforming Crimp 
• Dented Aluminium Ring 
• Scratched Aluminium Ring 
• Non-Conforming Tip Shape or Ring 
• Non-Conforming Fill Level 
• Non-Conforming Content Color 
• Non-Conforming Container Color 
• Cosmetic Defect on Neck (cracks, scratches, burns, spots, shape defects) 
• Cosmetic Defect on Body (cracks, scratches, burns, spots, shape defects) 
• Cosmetic Defect on Bottom (cracks, scratches, burns, spots, shape defects) 

Particle inspection where contaminated bodies/content inside the product are investigated in detail. The following irregularities are searched for: 

• Outside particle (Cake) 
• Cake volume / color / form defects 
• Outside particle (powder) 
• Particle contamination, all types, and possibilities (Liquid) 

Bonfiglioli Engineering offers stand-alone and combination AVI solutions for multiple inspection to minimize floor space, guarantee sterility, and offer greater flexibility.