Project Description
Bruichladdich Select Inspection From Evolution
Evolution Bottling & Packaging Solutions have recently worked with Logics & Controls to supply the LOGILOOK HP advanced camera inspection system to Islay based spirits producer Bruichladdich, part of the Remy Cointreau group.
Installed and commissioned by Evolution’s UK based Engineers the machine is inspecting to a high degree of precision the bottle dressing on their malt line, complemented by Logisort with diverter for gentle movement of rejected bottles and can operate to 12,000 bph. The success of this project has since led Bruichladdich to order a further LOGILOOK machine due for installation on their Botanist line during 2023.
Logics & Controls have over 30 years experience in the design and manufacture of in-line inspection and control systems for bottling, food, pharmaceutical, perfume and detergent sectors. Their range of systems are suitable for inspection at every stage of the production line starting from empty container inspection, through the fill level check, correct closure check, label application inspection, up to checking the weight of the carton.
LOGILOOK is the only system which can fully inspect label quality using a single camera, not dependent on the bottle’s orientation, therefore contemporaneously acquiring the complete bottle exterior in a single image. This exciting technology, which can operate on lines up to 36,000 bph, eliminates the common problem of merging multiple images, capturing all the required detail in a single clear image. LOGILOOK will confirm label presence, orientation, relative position to each other and to bottle embossing. Furthermore it will locate and read bar codes, lot codes, label codes, and other graphical markings, printed in both inkjet and laser down to minute scale. Writing, images, and backgrounds of different colours or tonalities can also be verified precisely.
Logics & Controls products are highly adaptable to the specific requirements of each user and have precision levels that consistently exceed customer’s expectations. In addition they are renowned for their capacity to design and develop bespoke checks dedicated to customers specific needs. The Logics & Controls range is extremely user friendly and easy to operate, but where support is needed Evolution BPS will be on hand to deliver technical back up from their UK based team of engineers. Additionally users have access to Logics & Controls online support, offering immediate technical advice whenever needed.
All the inspection systems can be stand-alone systems and can operate either soft push ejection devices or progressive diverters for gentle movement of the container. The reliability, precision and ease of use of Logics’ systems has led to the growth of their reputation internationally whereby their technology is employed by premium brands in excess of 50 countries around the world.
The Logics range complements the Evolution reputation for provision of innovative solutions, in particular they have identified that the bottling sector has some unique needs that traditional standard cameras only partially solve. The technology employed by Logics & Controls uniquely enhances the camera with a series of special optical units that revolutionise the camera inspection of empty bottles and full bottles.
Speaking of the project Bruichladdich Bottling Operations Manager Jonathan Carmichael: “Due to the remote geographical location of Bruichladdich Distillery, and as producers of premium spirits, we need to be sure the equipment we use is reliable and that we have the technical support should we need it. The Logilook system installed recently gives us that peace of mind and the professionalism of Evolution during the whole process of ordering through to the install was exemplary. We have just placed an order for a second one”
Testament to their premium quality, Logics & Controls technology is extensively adopted in the Champagne sector, demonstrating its suitability for all products that require a high degree of product integrity combined with visual perfection. Accordingly, in addition to the traditional inspection and level control systems, LOGILOOK is increasingly being considered in the UK by premium brands across the drinks sector.