Measurement Sensors

Measurement Sensors for the Packaging Industry

Nearly everything conceivable nowadays comes in a package, from consumer goods to pharmaceuticals to produce. Consumer-packaged goods must be adequately packed to ensure their quality and safety. As a result, packaging inspection has become a crucial part of manufacturing.

KEYENCE is the world's leading provider of precision technologies and a reliable partner to thousands of packaging companies worldwide, who rely on our sensors for quality assurance and quality control.

What Sensors Are Used in the Packaging Industry?

Modern production lines are fast-paced environments, with thousands upon thousands of products being packaged every minute to meet consumer demands. Manually inspecting packages at such a high speed isn't just impractical… it's borderline impossible.

That's why many industries use laser displacement sensors and optical micrometer for packaging inspection. These sensors can check for defects and also measure color, product type, presence, quality, appearance and dimensions.

For example, KEYENCE's LJ-X8000 Series laser profiler can be used to detect the number of products being packaged, the amount of unused space inside a box, and how much cushioning material is needed. Its large depth of field allows for stable measurements, even with different box sizes and content heights. This feature is especially useful when products of various shapes and sizes need to be packed efficiently and securely.

Furthermore, the LJ-X8000 Series can also be used for pallet scanning to obtain accurate position coordinates. This ensures safe handling when lifting boxes from a loaded pallet, preventing any potential accidents or product damage. With its stable measurement capabilities, the LJ-X8000 Series can accurately detect targets with any surface condition, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of packaging applications. In addition to detecting alignment, this type of package inspection sensor can also detect peeling labels and other appearance defects, all of which are inspected simultaneously.

Advantages of Using Inspection Sensors for the Packaging Industry

Implementing KEYENCE’s package inspection sensors and laser profilers into packaging lines enable continuous and precise monitoring, significantly reducing the risk of products with defective packaging reaching end consumers. Here are other advantages of using KEYENCE’s inspection sensors for the packaging industry:

Efficiency
Sensor solutions for the packaging industry significantly speed up the production process and increase your product output, since they nearly eliminate the need for manual inspection.
Early defect detection
Package inspection sensors enable early defect detection, which minimizes material waste and reduces the need for rework. They also prevent defective products from moving forward through the production process.
Effective maintenance
Early defect detection could indicate a problem in the production line itself, leading to a faster resolution and preventive maintenance.
Quality assurance
The continuous and precise monitoring provided by KEYENCE equipment minimizes the risk of defective products leaving the factory, thus maintaining product quality.
Regulatory compliance
Package inspection sensors help the packaging industry maintain compliance with stringent industry regulations, ensuring product quality and recording detailed, accurate data for further review if necessary.

Why Choose KEYENCE's Packaging Inspection Sensors

KEYENCE is the world's leading provider of cutting-edge precision technologies often used for industry-specific applications, ranging from manufacturing, medical, food and beverage, and cosmetic industries to industrial process control.

If your organization is looking to enhance your packaging inspection capabilities without package inspection sensors, don't hesitate to contact KEYENCE and inquire about possible integrations of our equipment with your existing production line.

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