Candy Measurement Sensors

Common candy measurement equipment includes a candy sorter, flow rate sensor, and data logger. Candy sorters, for example, are used to separate candy into different weights or sizes in order to achieve consistent packaging. Flow meters help measure the amount of additives dosed into a batch or mixing tank. Data acquisition systems like data loggers can be used to monitor pressure and temperature and provide data analysis.

In measurement applications for candy, ingredients such as sugars, flavorings, and colors must be consistent. Also, there must be a way to achieve the right texture. Getting consistency right the first time minimizes or eliminates waste. It also helps prevent production inefficiencies.

The third major measurement application is monitoring parameters like pressure, temperature, and flow rate. Measuring these properties can reveal inconsistencies in ingredient measurements. Hence, confectionery manufacturers must find efficient solutions that support their candy measurement and food applications.

During the final assembly stage of candy measurement and food applications, production must be thoroughly inspected for accuracy and missing or extra pieces in primary packaging.

Also, product data on the labeling must be checked for smudged printing, barcode errors, and other issues on the label. When filling secondary packaging, inspections are done to check if they are accurately filled.

In high-moving production lines, manual checks and inspections are out of place or have limited applications. Here at KEYENCE, we provide laser displacement sensors and machine vision systems that can be used for inspecting defects related to product labeling, incorrectly filled packaging, and other types of irregularities.

The workings of candy measurement solutions must cater to manufacturing needs. Here are some required parts of any candy measurement system:

Using the right flow meters, data loggers, laser displacement sensors, measurement sensors, or any other type of measurement equipment in industrial candy-making provides many benefits.
Confectionery companies are able to:

• Improve the accuracy of measurement, reducing errors and waste.
• Increase process efficiency since candy manufacturing equipment solutions are typically automated systems that save time and labor.
• Optimize the production processes with insights from data recorded by measurement or inspection equipment.
• Stay compliant with industrial and regulatory standards.
• Serve customers better.

KEYENCE provides a range of measurement systems for businesses in the confectionery industry. Our laser profiler is a laser displacement sensor that can be used for in-line final candy packaging inspection. Contact KEYENCE today to learn more about our solutions for candy measurement and food applications.

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