ALPS - On-Line Container Leak Testing Equipment

ALPS (Air Logic Power Systems, LLC) is a world leader in the manufacture of automated container leak testing equipment. ALPS has delivered well over 1,600 leak detectors for all container types and production rates, and the current population of machines is testing approximately 50 billion containers per year.

High-speed NexGen Rotary container integrity testers

ALPS NexGen Rotary container inspection systems are completely new design machines introduced to the market in 2009. This model introduces break-through speed capacity, 'quick-change no-tool' change parts for optimized changeovers, and state-of-the-art controls offering improved leak testing accuracy and connectivity.

Currently available models range from four to 30 test stations for rates from 100 CPM to 1,200 CPM. Auxiliary tests are available, including turntable vacuum assist, functional seal surface inspections, topload, height and integrated vision inspections.

Leak Monitor for blow molders

The LeakMonitor for blow molders is a production monitoring tool designed for integration within two-step PET container blow molders (examples include Sidel, Krones and SIG). The system uses an ultrasonic detection method to continuously monitor each mold for leakage. It doubles as a bottle leak inspector and predictive maintenance tool to alert operators to internal leakage during the blow molding process.

SS-100 high-speed single-station indexing conveyor leak tester

The Model SS-100 leak tester is a single-station inspection system using an integrated, indexing conveyor. Use of a servo-driven vacuum conveyor enables precise bottle handling and, together with high speed STM2 leak test circuitry, allows testing rates that are higher than competitive models.

RS-100 high-speed single-station moving head leak tester

The Model RS-100 leak tester is a unique continuous-motion linear leak tester that requires no change parts tooling. It is designed to test directly over an existing continuous conveyor, automatically tracking, following and testing the bottles as they travel down the production line. Use of a servo-driven linear slide to move the probe head, together with high speed STM2 leak test circuitry, allows testing at rates that often require two or three heads on competitive units using timing screws.

SX-Flex multi-station linear leak testers

The SX-Flex is a linear machine, available in up to four test stations, designed to capture and test bottles directly over continuous conveyor systems. The unit is designed to provide flexibility and quick changeover capability for low-to-mid speed container manufacturing operations. The SX-Flex is best suited for shuttle blow molding processes that require bottle handling.

Integrated leak inspection for blow molders, trimmers and other machinery

ALPS has experience integrating leak inspection to multiple styles of machinery manufactured by market leading companies including Graham Machinery, Bekum, Belvac, Lyle, Uniloy, R&B, Sidel, Krones, SIG and others.

Complete customer support for your container inspection needs

ALPS has an experienced and motivated team to support your 24-hour-a-day production. With a customer-driven culture, ALPS is positioned to become an extension of your engineering and production teams.