Eagle-i is a dimension verification and defect detection system for the float glass manufacturing industry. With installations on five continents, Eagle-i couples proven technology with a high reliability, enabling glass producers to maximise quality and yield.

With full conveyor coverage, Eagle-i Float can inspect anything from single plates to complex coveys and multiple streams running on main lines or side legs.

Tests include:

broken or badly snapped out plates
out of tolerance lengths and widths
squareness errors
plates skewed on the conveyor
corners on or off
edges on or off
fault marks
missing plates

The system is modular and easily scaled to encompass a wide range of conveyor sizes. Full integration with plant PLC is provided as standard, and the easy to use Windows™ interface allows operators to change parameters quickly and efficiently as required.

Comprehensive plate logging features present management information on:

total glass processed
plate rate
total glass rejected
glass rejection by defect category
plate data

Data may be easily imported into spreadsheet or other analysis packages to allow detailed statistics to be produced on glass production and reasons for glass loss.

Eagle-i is easily installed with minimum disruption to existing conveyor systems. The low-maintenance, over-conveyor system allows easy access and work can be carried out without stopping the line.

Summary of Benefits:

improved operational efficiency
faster tracing of defects
reduced wastage
yield maximisation
detailed statistical information
ease of installation
low maintenance

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