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Inspection of the can seal

examples of detected errors

Author: Scanway

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Poor sealing of canned food during production can have serious consequences for food quality and safety. Here are some of the potential consequences:

  • Food spoilage: Improperly sealed cans can allow air and moisture to enter the package. This in turn can promote the growth of bacteria and mold, which can lead to food spoilage. Spoiled food can be hazardous to health and cause illness.
  • Change in taste and smell: If food is exposed to air and moisture, it can change its taste and smell. Products that were supposed to be sweet may become sour or bitter, which can discourage consumers from eating them.
  • Loss of quality: Improperly sealed cans can affect the quality of food products. In some cases, this can mean that products lose their nutritional value, which can affect consumers’ health.
  • Food safety: If food is improperly sealed, it can lead to the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms that can be dangerous to human health. In some cases, this can even lead to food poisoning or other serious illnesses.
  • Loss of consumer confidence: Customers may stop trusting the brand and look for other alternatives in the market.
  • Leakage of contents in the autoclave: This is a common case in which the contents of an unsealed can under pressure dirty both other packages and the sterilization device. The cleaning process is time-consuming and takes the device out of the production process.

In conclusion, poor sealing of food cans during production can have serious consequences for food quality and safety, and can also affect a company’s reputation. That’s why it’s so important for food manufacturers to use proper procedures and technology to ensure the safety and quality of their products.

Examples of errors detected by the can control module written by Scanway:

 

Key parameters of the can control module:

  • high inspection capacity of up to 800 cans/min
  • all types of packaging: round, club and hansa
  • provide high IP67 or IP69 protection class
  • manufacture of stainless steel components

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