Northern District, Israel — Yoran Imaging, which develops and supplies thermal imaging systems to optimize filling and heat-sealing processes on packaging lines, introduced a system that provides inspection and process analysis for induction sealed bottles, jars and vials. Capable of operating at full production speeds, the company’s i-PAM induction seal process analytical monitoring system performs non-intrusive through-the-cap thermal imaging inspection of all induction seals and provides process insights to reveal the root causes of current or foreseeable adverse issues.
Induction sealed packaging is used in the food and beverage sector to safeguard product integrity, extend shelf life and offer consumers visual anti-tampering evidence. In many settings, induction seal integrity is verified via manual product sampling, often resulting in oversights, inefficiencies and slowdowns, said Yoran Imaging.
The new i-PAM system eliminates such pitfalls through high-speed, thermal imaging-powered inspection combined with real-time data informing immediate process adjustments, said the company. As the system continues inspecting each product, it also recognizes developing trends, indicating the need for interventional measures that can prevent small issues from becoming larger, line-stopping ones.
Yoran Imaging is launching a North American subsidiary, Yoran Imaging USA, to expand its operations in this market. The company is seeking major partners for its i-PAM system and its full range of thermal imaging-enabled technologies. The i-PAM unit automatically reads and analyzes the inherent heat signature of a cap’s liner, providing quality control data to the operator. This approach reveals a range of common induction seal issues, including under- and overheating, damaged lips, and bent, misaligned or missing foil. The unit is compatible with most bottle and cap sizes and types and can be seamlessly integrated into nearly any packaging line.
In addition to induction seal integrity inspection, the module can detect improperly or incompletely closed caps, an aspect especially valuable for products requiring child resistance elements, said Yoran Imaging. A graphic unit interface (GUI) mitigates operator error.
“Our new i-PAM induction seal process analytical monitoring system exemplifies Yoran Imaging’s broad range of solutions that help brand owners in various industries optimize their production processes and safeguard reputations,” said Yoav Weinstein, founder and CTO for Yoran Imaging. “Our thermal imaging inspection systems deliver enhanced peace of mind by replacing outdated, manual inspection procedures with highly automated and exceptionally precise data-driven technologies.”
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