Overview

This Krones Linatronic M empty bottle inspector, manufactured in 2015 by Krones, is designed for the reliable inspection of returnable glass bottles in beverage production lines. The system combines multiple inspection technologies including camera-based vision systems, infrared and high-frequency sensors, ensuring detection of contamination, residual liquids, and bottle defects. With a capacity of up to 15,000 bottles per hour, the machine is well suited for medium-capacity bottling lines. The unit is equipped with an Ecopush rejection system and supports multiple bottle formats, making it a flexible solution for breweries and beverage producers.

Technical data

• Capacity: up to approx. 15,000 bph

• 3 × Ecopush rejection system (1 × infeed, 2 × discharge)

• Base inspection system

• Foil detection (base and sidewall)

• Sealing surface inspection (4 MP camera)

• Thread inspection

• Sidewall inspection (multi-camera system)

• High-frequency lye detection

• Infrared residual liquid detection

• Contour detection before infeed