Food industry: Label detection

Food industry: Label detection

In a packaging machine, plastic trays are sealed with a self-adhesive film. The esf-1/CDF/A label sensor is mounted close to the dispensing edge. It reliably detects the transparent films with changing colours and reports a missing sealing film in the packaging process.

Used ultrasonic label sensor: esf-1/CDF/A

  • Short response delay: <300 μs
  • Housing: Robust fork housing with compact dimensions
  • Output stages: 2 switching outputs for label detection and web break monitoring
  • Special features: parameter management for various labels via IO-Link
  • Area of application: Transparent label detection in packaging machines