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HEUFT VX 

Optimal product quality and efficient production 

The HEUFT VX combines all the functions 

in one device which are necessary 

to ensure the highest food product 

quality with the best possible filler and 

closer efficiency: 

As a full container inspector it examines 

the fill height of the products in glass 

and plastic containers, checks a large 

number of closure and label characteristics 

therefore ensuring that the product 

is perfectly filled, closed and dressed. 

Additional functions such as checking 

the container tightness prevent the contents 

from going off prematurely and 

protect the consumer from health risks. 

The HEUFT VX takes over the monitoring 

of the filler and the closer and provides 

exact information regarding the 

operation of individual filler valves and 

closer heads in its role as a fill management 

tool. In this way malfunctions are 

identified in good time and production 

downtimes involving costs and requiring 

repairs are avoided. This has a positive 

effect on the efficiency of the complete 

food production line and saves money. 

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Screenshot: overview showing the performance of the individual valves 

Filler / closer management 

It is not only important to detect a fault 

but also to eliminate its cause. The 

HEUFT VX provides the operator with an 

integrated tool in order to make it easier 

to find the cause: the filler / closer management. 

Information regarding the overall production 

quality can be obtained on the 

one hand and the performance of upstream 

machines such as the filler and 

closer can be monitored by means of 

statistical methods on the other hand 

using this system. 

For example if a certain valve regularly 

underfills this is detected by the filler 

management system of the HEUFT VX. 

The system generates a warning message 

so that action can be taken as quickly as 

possible. 

The graphic preparation of the data 

helps to compare the performance of the 

individual valves. This system supports 

filler maintenance and troubleshooting 

should the need arise. 



fill-level detection 

by means of a camera 



by means of HF 




by means of X-ray 

The operating principle of the camera 

inspection 

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The operating principle of the high 

frequency measurement 

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The operating principle of the X-ray 

measurement 

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The fill height check 

Underfilling as well as overfilling are 

conditions which are not wanted (by the 

customer, the legislator or the producer). 

A measurement with camera, high frequency 

or X-ray technology provides the 

best result depending on the container 

and the filled product. 

Transparent containers can be checked 

optically. LEDs illuminate the container 

from the side. The light is directed via 

mirrors to a CCD camera which takes a 

picture of the fill level. 

The product quantity in the container 

changes an electric field when passing 

through the measuring bridge in the case 

of the high frequency technique. The 

filling quantity is determined exactly by 

measuring this change. 

The product attenuates the measuring 

beam in the case of the fill level examination 

by means of the X-ray measurement. 

A receiver records this and the 

fill level of the container is provided by 

evaluating the result. 



Technologies for detecting closures 

The modular construction of the HEUFT 

VX makes it possible to combine different 

inspection modules which suit the 

requirements exactly. Constant new 

and further developments ensure that 

the HEUFT quality assurance systems redefine 

the state of the art in inspection 

technology again and again. 

The photocells which detect excessive 

height are good value for money, robust 

and versatile. Colour sensors ensure 

that the product reaches the customer 

with the correct closure. 

Camera-based systems such as the 

HEUFT VISION are more flexible and 

check a number of features e.g. that the 

safety elements are correctly positioned, 

complete and intact. 

The presence and tightness of metal 

closures is inspected by means of sensors 

which work inductively and canted closures 

can be identified by means of ultrasonic 

sensors. 



cap inspection 

HEUFT FinalView 



cap inspection 

HEUFT VISION 

The operating principle of the 

HEUFT VISION 

Diagram showing the all-around check 

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Exactly viewed 

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An inspection which only views the container 

from one side suffices for a number 

of applications. Durable and lowmaintenance 

LED strobes illu minate 

the upper area of a container in the 

case of the HEUFT VISION m o d u l e . 

A CCD camera on the opposite side 

takes a picture of the silhou ette so 

that the complete closure area is 

displayed in the camera picture. Reliable 

information is obtained regarding the 

correct position of the closure as well 

as the completeness and intactness of 

the safety elements (e.g. the tamper 

evident ring) by evaluating this picture. 

Furthermore the fill level is checked in 

the case of transparent containers. 

A 360 degree inspection of the closure 

can be implemented using a second 

HEUFT VISION if this is re quired. 

Alternatively it is also possible to carry 

out a pure all-around closure inspection 

without a fill level detection using a 

module which takes four individual 

pictures by means of two mirror cabinets 

and evaluates them. 



Label and code check 

Whether batch numbers, barcodes, bestbefore 

the presence of the labels by means of re- 

dates or ingredients: labelling and flection characteristics. A camera system 

coding on the packaging provide the producer 

checks whether their position, alignment 

as well as the consumer with essen- 

and brand is correct. For this four sep- 

tial information regarding the food contained 

arate pictures are taken of the unaligned 

in it. There is a threat of serious container which are put together into an 

consequences to product safety if these all-around view using the image processing 

are missing, unreadable or the information 

software. The HEUFT VX checks that 

relating to the contents is incorrect. the coding is present, readable and that 

The HEUFT VX puts things right. Light the contents are correct on the labels and 

scanners check the presence of labels by on the containers themselves using the integrated 

illuminating the container and determining 

HEUFT vio OCR. It can read up 

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to three lines of a dot matrix and checks 

among other things the batch numbers, 

barcodes and best-before dates (BBDs) 

of up to 72,000 containers per hour even 

in difficult surroundings. This is achieved 

using a multicoloured LED illumination, 

high-resolution camera technology and 

powerful image processing technology. 

The automatic date adaptation prevents 

misadjustments as regards the BBD check. 

This keeps the false rejection rate at a very 

low level.


Suitable laning 

When the production flow is to be distributed 

onto several conveyors a system 

is required which fulfils this task reliably. 

The HEUFT VX offers more than „just“ 

reliability. The laning system handles up 

to seven lanes. At the same time the ratio 

for allocating the containers to individual 

lanes can be freely selected. 

Jam switches are used in order to ensure 

that the lanes are evenly used to full 

capacity. These identify full lines and 

exclude these from the laning process; a 

function which is noticeable as regards 

the efficiency of the entire equipment. If 

the laning process to be carried out is 

subject to external sources then these can 

also be processed by the HEUFT VX. 



Exemplary sampling 

Samples are taken in order to check the 

production quality. It is important to be 

able to take regular samples in order to 

draw reliable conclusions. The HEUFT 

VX makes this possible! 

The operator can reject a row of successive 

containers by entering the number 

he wishes if a cross-section of production 

is required. 

Individual filler valves or closer heads 

can be selected separately in order to 

check them. The required amount can 

also be adjusted here. 

The HEUFT VX offers the possibility to 

enter conditions for sampling in order to 

form a representative cross-section. For 

example samples are obtained under 

standard production conditions by defining 

the minimum speed and abort 

conditions. 



The HEUFT reflexx image processing card 

The HEUFT reflexx image processing system 

Camera-based systems, such as those 

used in the inspection of the HEUFT VX 

for example, provide large amounts of 

data which have to be processed in real 

time. Combining two camera pictures 

can only be achieved by using extremely 

powerful image processing technology. 

The calculating speeds of image processors 

available on the market often 

do not suffice for these tasks and can 

only meet these requirements at low 

production outputs. 

The basic processing steps are already 

carried out in a very short time on a 

hardware level by using the HEUFT 

reflexx image processing card which 

has been specially developed for such 

tasks. This leaves more time for the 

software controlled picture analysis. 

The result is a level of accuracy which is 

unparalleled on the market. 



Specifications 

The following specification values were determined 

as regards standard containers: 

• at least 99.8 % of the differences in 

the fill level are detected in the case 

of the radiometric measurement and 

a tolerance of +/- 1mm 

• 99% of the labels with an alignment 

which deviates from the nominal 

alignment by 2 degrees or more are 

detected 

• the HEUFT VISION module detects 

missing closures with a reliability 

of 99.9% - the detection accuracy 

is over 98% in the case of canted 

closures which deviate by more than 

two degrees 

• vertical faults in the label positioning 

(= 2 mm) and horizontal 

faults in the positioning (= 3 mm) 

are detected with a reliability of 99% 

in each case 

• coding check up to 72,000 containers/hour 

• the maximum conveyor speed is up 

to 2.7 m/s and for cans up to 3.2 

m/s 



Your cost advantages with HEUFT 

• a future-proof investment due to 

• minimum maintenance required 

modular construction with simple 

due to the use of robust and stable 

retrofitting, upgrading and converting 

components 

options 

• long service life 

• the HEUFT SPECTRUM range with • space-saving construction 

a uniform hardware and software • a high level of reliability regarding 

architecture 

spare parts due to in-house 

• easy integration into existing lines 

developed components 

• minimum changeover times 

• fast trouble shooting due to 

• high-performance image processing 

the HEUFT PILOT graphical user 

specially developed for the task and 

interface 

its requirements 


• easy identification of wearing parts 

and spare parts due to an integrated 

spare parts catalogue with exploded 

views and photographs 

• connection to the HEUFT TeleService 

- fast troubleshooting by means of 

help for self-help


The HEUFT flip The HEUFT DELTA-K The HEUFT DELTA-FW 

HEUFT rejector 

The following systems are used for an 

upright rejection when processing food 

in jars or cans: 

The HEUFT flip 

• a system with the HEUFT 

CleanDesign construction for 

rejecting containers with a cylindrical 

contour 

The HEUFT DELTA-K 

• specially suitable for shaped 

containers due to adjustable 

contact point 

• suitable for serial rejections 

The HEUFT mono 

• competitive, multifunctional system 

The HEUFT DELTA-FW 

• for production speeds of up to 

150,000 containers per hour 

• lying containers on the conveyor 

can be cleared away 

• suitable for serial rejections 



Networking 

• integrated Ethernet interfaces as well 

as TCP/IP access to all networks 

• connection capability to a preconfigured 

DDE interface and SQL 

database 

• operation possible either via 

jog shuttle or touchscreen on the 

TFT screen at the device or via a 

network 

• the HEUFT PILOT graphical user 

interface with a comprehensible 

menu structure for easy operating 

• automatic transfer of counter 

readings or fault messages by SMS 

to a mobile phone or by e-mail if 

required 

• firewall protected connection to the 

remote service via Ethernet - the 

HEUFT TeleService can access the 

line directly and rectify faults at short 

notice by means of remote diagnosis 

if the customer wishes 



Device operation and the HEUFT PILOT 

• multilingual, simply arranged, comprehensible 

menu structure with 

extensive help boxes and complete 

on-line user‘s manual - the user interface 

can be supplied in any language 

/ graphic characters if required 

• can be adjusted to suit the tasks of 

the operating staff, the quality assurance 

department etc. by means of 

password-protected and customisable 

user levels 

• easy identification of spare parts 

with online and offline spare parts 

list with photographs and exploded 

views - the order can be sent from 

the device either to an internal purchasing 

department or directly to 

HEUFT 

• the operator receives all the information 

during a brand changeover 

regarding the necessary steps in 

order to exclude possible operating 

errors 

• clear fault messages with service notes 

and support in order to avoid downtimes 



The HEUFT basic 

The HEUFT squeezer QA 

The HEUFT FinalView FX 

Other HEUFT products 

The following products can be used 

alternatively for similar tasks: 

The HEUFT basic 

• favourable, compact full container 

check for standard applications 

e.g. underfill and overfill check, 

closure check, label check to name 

but a few 

The HEUFT squeezer QA 

• inspection for detecting leaks in 

filled plastic containers 

• can be extended at any time by 

means of components e.g. for 

inspecting the closure, checking 

the fill level and determining 

the internal container pressure 

• up to 72,000 containers per hour 

The HEUFT FinalView FX 

• optical all-around check of the 

finished product 

• examining the label alignment 

(absolute and alignment in relation 

to one another) as well as label 

verification 

• checking the BBD printed 

• extensive closure inspection 

• up to 72,000 containers per hour 


CONTACT DETAILS 

HEUFT SYSTEMTECHNIK GMBH 

HEUFT LTD. 

HEUFT HISPANIA, S.A. 

HEUFT QUALIPLUS B.V. 

Burgbrohl, GERMANY 

Tamworth, GREAT BRITAIN 

Madrid, SPAIN 

Deventer, NETHERLANDS 

Phone: +49 2636 56 0 

Phone: +44 1 827 25 5800 

Phone: +34 91 6667 300 

Phone: + 31 570 6617 00 

info@heuft.com 

uk@heuft.com 

spain@heuft.com 

netherlands@heuft.com 

HEUFT FRANCE S.A. 

HEUFT ITALIA s.r.l. 

HEUFT SCAN Aps 

HEUFT USA Inc. 

Brumath, FRANCE 

Vigevano, ITALY 

Gilleleje, DENMARK 

Downers Grove, USA 

Phone: +33 388 59 3000 

Phone: +39 0381 290411 

Phone: +45 4836 5070 

Phone: +1 630 968 9011 

france@heuft.com 

italy@heuft.com 

scandinavia@heuft.com 

usa@heuft.com 

HEUFT DO BRASIL Ltda. 

HEUFT S.A. 

HEUFT MEXICO S.A. de C.V. 

HEUFT Systems Technology Co., Ltd. 

Alphaville-Barueri-SP-BRASIL 

Beccar, ARGENTINA 

Naucalpan de Juárez, MEXICO 

Shanghai, CHINA 

Phone: +55 11 4195 7671 

Phone: +54 11 4707 0936 

Phone: +52 55 5374 3280 

Phone: +86 21 6434 3911 

brasil@heuft.com 

argentina@heuft.com 

mexico@heuft.com 

china@heuft.com 

HEUFT ASIA LTD 

HEUFT AUSTRIA GMBH 

OOO HEUFT EURASIA 

INTERNET: 

Hong Kong, CHINA 

Leobersdorf, AUSTRIA 

Moscow, RUSSIA 


Phone: +86 21 6434 3911 

Phone: +43 2256 65556 0 

Phone: +7-495-935-8704 

E-MAIL: 

asia@heuft.com 

austria@heuft.com 

eurasia@heuft.com 

info@heuft.com

Analysis tools for the optimal 

preventive maintenance of filler 

and closer 

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Modular design makes 

exact and cost-effective 

system configuration 

possible in accordance 

with the task 

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The HEUFT VX full container inspection 

for food in cans, glass or plastic containers 

X-ray technology for a particularly 

precise inspection of the fill height 

of the product in a container 

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800-1450 

FUNCTIONS 

• overfill and underfill check 

• closure detection 

• filler valve monitoring 

• serial fault detection which emits 

a switch-off pulse 

• automatic or manual sampling 

• checking the tightness of the container 

• laning onto several lanes which can 

be individually determined 

• the rejection of faulty containers with 

a HEUFT rejection system 

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THE ADVANTAGES 

• on-line detection of all the critical 

faults during the filling process 

• the early identification of filler and 

closer malfunctions avoids costly production 

downtimes 

• analysis tools for the optimal 

preventive maintenance of filler 

and closer 

• in addition the detection of intermittently 

badly filling valves 

• performance range of up to more 

than 100,000 containers per hour 

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* [more] information on 

www.heuft.com/vx 

HEUFT SYSTEMTECHNIK GMBH | Brohltalstr. 31-33 | 56659 Burgbrohl | Germany | Phone: +49 2636 560 | Fax: +49 2636 562 56 | info@heuft.com | www.heuft.com 

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