CMC KUHNKE Bead Depth Gauge

Accurate bead depth measurements

This semi-automated bead depth gauge for beverage and food cans is the industry standard, thanks to its fast and efficient process. Made by our specialist testing brand CMC-KUHNKE, this reliable gauge is easy to use and maintain. No change parts are needed.  

Offering fast and accurate contact measurement for up to 50 beads, it is a valuable addition to any beverage or food can testing set up.  

Automatic data export

Capable of taking hundreds of readings per second, this bead depth gauge saves you time and offers plenty of valuable information. The data can also be automatically exported, so you can easily add it to your QA reporting for food or beverage can testing. 

Flexible bead depth measurement 

Beading is extremely important in maintaining the integrity of a beverage or food can, as it helps contribute to a longer can life while reducing the use of raw materials. The beads, or ribs, run parallel to each other along the can’s axis, therefore strengthening its overall structure.  

The CMC-KUHNKE Bead Depth Gauge is capable of measuring bead depth on a range of different metals and can also be adjusted to allow for a variety of can sizes, for the ultimate in flexibility.  

How to use the CMC-KUHNKE Bead Depth Gauge

This can test and inspection tool is very easy to use. All you need to do is place the can on the gauge, adjust to suit different can sizes if needed, and hit go. To see how it’s done, watch this short and informative video. 

Other useful can inspection solutions

We offer a range of complementary test and inspection solutions that can ensure a thorough QA process for your cans, including: 

Quality by Vision Can Profile Analyzer – the first and only one of its kind to use laser profiling technologies for can inspection, offering highly accurate measurements for automatic bead, height and flange gauge. 

CMC-KUHNKE Bead/Height/Flange Gauge  - a semi-automatic solution offering objective, accurate and repeatable measurements on food cans with no operator influence. 

CMC-KUHNKE Finished Can Gauge – a can gauge that offers a full range of information and accurately measures critical parameters of multiple-sized, 2-piece cans. 

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