CMC-KUHNKE AUTO-XTS

Brought to you through CMC-KUHNKE, our metal packaging testing brand, the AUTO-XTS is a fully automated, on-line, or stand-alone measurement system.  

This is the third generation of our zero-waste, cost-saving double seam inspection solution. It’s the testing device of choice for new lines and upgraded technology across the top 10 beverage companies in the world. 

Safe double seam inspection with Auto XTS

The AUTO-XTS is a high-quality machine offering a safe and user-friendly way to measure seams. Your cans are effortlessly and methodically moved through a series of measurement stations and checks.  

The AUTO-XTS offers accurate double seam measurement, allowing you to assess seam thickness, countersink depth, seam height, body hook, cover hook, overlap, seam gap, % body hook butting, wrinkle detection and tightness monitoring. It increases the accuracy of your testing and reduces both labor and spoilage, saving you time and money. 

Plus, it’s a safer option too! Protecting you from seam saws, metal burrs, or seam teardowns​.

Our unique radial measurement technology 

The AUTO-XTS uses a unique radial measurement system, instead of a tangential approach. It offers you the most accurate, single-point measurement for objective wrinkle detection and tightness monitoring.  

The single point inspection setup eliminates focus issues and makes it possible to measure larger diameter ends.  

High-tech robot handling system

Imagine your canning line powered up with a high-tech robot handling system. Smart, safe and sustainable, the AUTO-XTS can be attached to the conveyor of any canning line or used as a stand-alone device.

How the AUTO-XTS works

Our robot handling system moves filled beverage cans through the following measurement stations.  

1. Countersink depth and seam thickness measurement (station #1): countersink depth and seam thickness measurements are taken in up to 36 locations around the can.

2. X-ray imaging (station #2): our safe, low power x-ray imaging technology measures the internal parameters of a can’s seam, without damaging the contents.

3. Accept or reject cans (station #3): cans are ordered through our accept or reject cans outfeed. Either by head number onto a conveyor for online systems, or into a carrying basket for manually loaded systems.

Seam inspection data collection 

Our powerful Visionary QC™ Pro SPC software is used across thousands of sites around the world. It collects instantly available data and presents it in an easy-to-read and understand touch-screen format.  

Alarmingly good fault finding

The AUTO-XTS triggers alarms to ensure any potential defects are communicated immediately so that operators can make any necessary adjustments to the line. 

Double seam options

Across the Industrial Physics portfolio, we offer several similar devices and accessories for you to choose from. Work with aluminum or steel cans? The SEAMscan XTS III is another option to check out utilizing the same technology. 

If you’re looking for an affordable, high-resolution tool for double seam inspection and measurement of your cans then be sure to look at our SEAMscan SPC System for Beverage.

The best for your double seam inspection test

We have a global network of factory certified in-house technicians and partners and enjoy sharing the knowledge gained over a century of working in the beverage and canning industry.  

In the knowledgebase section of our website we’ve published lots of blogs on the subject. Why not start with this piece on how to measure a double seam? Then you could take a look at this article exploring the wider aspects of can inspection and how to do it. If you’re a bit of a history buff, we hope you enjoy reading our popular history of a can timeline!