Lepel's Auto Detect QC Monitor Offers New Way to Accurately Measure Cap Sealing Energy

(November 3, 2002) WAUKESHA, WI — Lepel Corporation, a leading provider of high quality induction cap sealing equipment for packaging and laboratory environments, offers the Auto Detect QC Monitor, a seal process quality control device that accurately measures cap sealing energy from the exact position as the liner material. Providing complete detection of sealing problems, the system gives an immediate pass/fail indication that a sample container meets pre-established criteria for an acceptable sealing process.

Offered as part of Lepel's Seal Process Certification System, the unit senses sealing energy from the sample container on the production line, and a handheld receiver indicates if the energy meets pre-established criteria. If desired, the Auto Detect QC Monitor can then provide more detailed data to a personal computer for quality control use. An in-depth diagnostic guide is provided to troubleshoot reasons for failure. The monitor can also be used to perform non-destructive quality control tests and to set up production lines when new products are packaged or when equipment is changed.

The Auto Detect QC operates wirelessly for easy integration with the existing product line. It features an easy-to-read alphanumeric display, and stores up to eight program settings for different product lines or containers. The unit is designed for use with Lepel's Multimonitor/Process Control System for complete seal process monitoring.