FES-4000: Front End Station
Semi-Automated Front-End Measurement for Trimmed Cans

The Front End Gauge provides automated front end measurements on trimmed cans.
The exceptionally accurate and repeatable FES-4000 automatically rotates the can with the capability to perform 360° scan of wall thickness. At each position Can Height, Bottom Depth, Top-Wall and Mid-Wall Thickness are measured. Measurement results are shown on the TFT Touch screen and out-of-spec limits are clearly flagged in red allowing for immediate corrective action by line personnel. Data may be transferred directly into a data acquisition software.
Time savings thanks to automatic can rotation and automatic data transfer, as well as the possibility for multiple measurements at one time.
There are no change-parts required for multiple can heights and diameters.
Exceptionally accurate measurements with a resolution of 0.1 microns for wall thickness measurements.
FEATURES
- Automatically adjusts to pre-configured measurement positions along the wall of the can
- Top-wall height may be adjusted from 0 to 10mm
- Wall thickness data may be graphed on-screen
- Can height, top-wall, mid-wall and bottom depth are measured automatically
- Only one calibration master (can height + bottom depth) needed for all cans
- All can- and measurement-parameters are automatically adjusted and saved in the gauge-control
SPECS
- Max. number of Positions: 36
- Can Height Range: 55 to 240 mm (2.125 to 9.4 in)
- Can Diameter Range: 52 to 84 mm (202-307)
- Top-Wall Height: up to 10 mm (0.4 in)
- Mid-Wall Height: 28 to 140 mm (1.125 - 5.5 in)
- Air Pressure Required: 5 bar (73 psi)
- Electrical Required: 24V-120/230VAC Power Adapter, 50-60Hz
- Operating Temperature: 15°C to 40°C (59°F to 104°F) Accurate measurement results at 22°C / 72°F, other temperatures result in deviations
- Resolution: Trimmed Can Height: 0.01 mm (0.0004 in), Dome Depth: 0.001 mm (0.00004 in), Top-Wall Thickness: 0,0001 mm (0,1 micron), Mid-Wall Thickness: 0,0001 mm (0,1 micron)
- Accuracy: Trimmed Can Height: +/- 0,01 mm , Dome Depth: +/- 0,001 mm, Top-Wall Thickness: +/-0,001 mm, Mid-Wall Thickness: +/-0,001 mm
- Repeatability: Trimmed Can Height: 0,02 mm, Dome Depth: 0,002 mm, Top-Wall Thickness: 0,001 mm, Mid-Wall Thickness: 0,001 mm
- Dimensions: 53 x 50 x 72 cm (21 x 20 x 28.5 in)
- Weight: 45 kg (99.2 lbs)