The new system, which will help in the production of self-adhesive labels, consists of machine-mounted cameras that compare every label with a customer’s approved artwork.
The Rotoflex system identifies all kinds of faults, including ink defects, missing print, colour variation, register movement, print-to-die cut, damaged plates, missing labels and matrixes, splices and dust and other particles.
When faults are identified, the machine stops and the defects are displayed on a monitor so that the operator can quickly locate, verify and correct any problems.
The defective label is then rewound to an inspection station for analysis.
Sean Nolan, managing director of Pharmagraphics Guy, said the Vision Verification system achieves a level of inspection that has not previously been possible.
‘Errors on pharmaceutical labels can potentially have extensive and serious consequences, but with a high specification vision system, the risks are significantly reduced, ensuring the highest possible levels of compliance are maintained,’ he said.
The Vision Verification systems feature a multiple lane numbering capability and leader and trailer facilities to minimise waste and speed up reel change.
Pharmagraphics Guy is a specialist manufacturer of informational literature, pressure sensitive labels, leaflets and security print serving the pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, hospital, electronic, security, and consumer industries.
The Cork, Ireland-based firm is part of the Specialist Packaging Division of the global Clondalkin Group, an international producer of packaging products and services, with more than 40 plants in 10 countries throughout Europe and North America and annual sales in excess of €800m.