Hygienic and maintenance-free linear modules in beverage control equipment

• What was needed: drylin® SHT Linear modules; easy chain® energy chain
• Requirements: only construction parts of the highest quality could be used in the high-quality testing systems; safety standards in food and beverage technology require products that do not require external lubrication; in addition, there is the desire for chemical and corrosion resistance, freedom from maintenance and low moisture absorption, among other things
• Sector: Food industry, testing systems
• Success for the customer: the drylin® SHT linear modules offer corrosion and chemical resistance as well as freedom from maintenance, they are easy to clean and do not require lubrication; the customer can fulfil all hygiene requirements and enable its own customers to use the products for many years; to date, there have been no known complaints about the systems

Indspect GmbH specialises in the beverage industry and supplies control devices for industrial inspection processes according to customer-specific requirements. The focus here is on the user-friendliness of the measuring systems. Even with complex measuring procedures, every user should be able to operate the system after a short briefing. Therefore, a graphical, intuitive user interface together with context-related help is the basis of every device type. Indspect develops a customised solution for every application and offers advice, support and staff training. The aim of the measurement technology experts is to ensure the use of high-quality products and optimised work processes that take into account the respective conditions on site, as well as optimum quality control, through a high production standard.
Indspect's devices consist of a camera system with corresponding sensors and have proven themselves on the market. One focus here is on the variety of types: labels, closures and their colour tones, fill level, bottle shapes, defects in the glass and other technical production processes are checked.
The various adjustments to the systems require Indspect to use high-quality inspection systems, in which only components of the highest quality are used. As the highest safety standards apply in the food and beverage industry to protect consumers, designers need products that do not require external lubrication.
In addition, there is a desire for resistance to chemicals and corrosion, freedom from maintenance and low moisture absorption.

In the case of linear systems, we are already a long-standing partner of Indspect. The linear modules used drylin® SHT offer corrosion and chemical resistance as well as freedom from maintenance. They are easy to clean and have low moisture absorption. They are also lightweight and require no additional lubrication. The spindle linear units are recommended for aggressive environments. A stainless steel version with corrosion-resistant steel components fulfils the highest demands of the food industry.
The manufacturer was already familiar with the products from previous co-operations. They fulfil all hygiene requirements and minimise the ageing process. This enables customers to use them for many years.
The camera and lighting are also used for the adjustments in the Indspect devices. Almost from the beginning, drylin® SHT was used here. A corresponding energy chain was added somewhat later. It secures the cable and thus the operation of larger systems in which many cameras are working. The easy chain® energy chain from the E14 series is quick and easy to fill in the outer radius. A push button principle holds the chain link securely together. A small pitch ensures quiet, smooth running.
To date, there have been no known complaints about the systems; the system is only returned to the manufacturer if something is modified or a part is added. Maintenance work is also not necessary thanks to the lubricant-free nature of the linear systems. As a result, the high expectations of the food industry with regard to the linear systems have been met right from the start. This also applies when entire units - such as linear tables - are on the order form. Extensive assembly work is completely eliminated.