ALPS Speed Glider: Brand New High Speed Linear Leak Tester

ALPS is proud to introduce the new Speed-Glider container leak tester at NPE 2012.

The Speed-Glider is a multiple-station continuous-motion linear container leak tester intended   for inspection speeds up to 250 to 300 CPM (15,000 to 18,000 CPH).  Hole size sensitivity is comparable to a 4-station rotary leak tester, at approximately 3/4 of the cost.  Speed capacity is comparable to an 8-station rotary leak tester, at less than 2/3 of the cost.

The ALPS Speed-Glider 4.5 on display is a four-station machine designed for containers ranging from approximately 8 to 64 ounces (250ml to 2L).

Positive container handling and control is accomplished through the use of a precision timing screw for each container type.  The advantages of timing screw handling include:

• Ability to easily mount and test over the customer’s existing tabletop conveyor
• Minimized jams and false rejects – No sensors necessary to center the probes onto the bottles
• Prevention of untested containers from passing through due to sensor errors or fallen bottles