The VCS vacuum control system is a new and inexpensive reject system from futronic that enables manufacturing problems occurring at individual sections during the vacuum process to be detected at an early stage.

Overpressed blow mould seams, referred to as bird swing or bird cage, caused by glass chips between the mould halves as well as leaks in the vacuum process are just two examples.

The sensors of the VCS measure the vacuum that is applied to each job and compare the value with a setpoint which is individually defined for each section.

If a discrepancy is determined, the reject unit immediately removes the faulty glass container and an alarm appears prompting the operator to identify and clear the problem.

The VCS makes a significant contribution to reducing the error rate and to improving the quality of both the products themselves and the production process.

Available as an option for all IS machines equipped with futronic’s proven FMT24S machine control system the VCS can furthermore be retrofitted to any existing equipment featuring an FMT24S control system.

It can be implemented as a seamless add-on for the FMT24S’s OT software. futronic can also supply the VCS in a standalone version with a separate interface for integration into the control infrastructure of other manufacturers.

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Image: Compact design: the VCS can optionally be integrated into IS machines or retrofitted to existing equipment and is also available in a standalone version. (futronic/Marco Mehl)