EVENT PREVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 0/24 www.petpla.net 36 Laboratory automation, precision bottle measurement and innovations in automated blow moulder control Quality control and productivity improvement Laboratory automation, precision bottle measurement, and innovations in automated blow moulder control are key focuses for Agr’s array of products designed to assist container producers, converters, and fillers in staying competitive while meeting the increased quality demands of today’s world. The company will be showcasing several new product developments, alongside quality management and process control equipment for plastic containers. One of the highlights will be the Gawis 4D, Agr’s all-in-one automated laboratory measurement system, which streamlines laboratory measurement operations by performing a multitude of critical dimensional and thickness measurements in one simple operation. The Gawis 4D features Agr’s patented AutoJob, enabling the creation of complicated job setups in a matter of seconds. When paired with the robotic handling system, up to 128 bottles or preforms can be measured, hands-free, with accuracy, repeatability, and operational throughput. The focal point of Agr’s display will be the Process Pilot+, representing the latest advancements in automated blow moulder control for PET bottles. Built upon Agr’s well-known Process Pilot automated blow moulder management system, the Process Pilot+ incorporates a patented technology that is claimed to enhance blow moulder efficiency and profitability. This system allows operators to optimise the blow moulder based on performance, energy efficiency or operating costs. By continuously measuring material distribution on every bottle, the Process Pilot system proactively manages the blow moulder to maintain optimal material distribution, even amidst environmental and material variations, particularly those associated with rPET production. AGR says that the Process Pilot+ system is an indispensable tool for PET bottle manufacturers committed to incorporating rPET into their product mix. Pilot Vision+ is claimed to be Agr’s latest and most powerful in-the-blow moulder vision system. Specifically designed for quality management of bottles with high percentages of Agr’s Pilot Vision+ system is designed to meet the inspection challenges of PET bottles made with higher percentages of recycled material. Agr South Hall, Level 1 Booth 12048 Bottle Zone
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