gob monitor

Real-Time Hot End Gob Monitoring is here.

The GobMonitor assists container glass and tableware manufacturers to increase their glass forming process capabilities by monitoring gob forming related parameters.

Gob Monitor camera unit
Gob forming on the hot end

added value

Gob forming process monitoring

This solution is suitable for all forming processes (Blow & Blow, Press & Blow and NNPB) and for round and non-round ware in each glass colour. GobMonitor can be used as a stand-alone system or in combination with other XPAR Vision Hot End systems.

operating principle

Real time 3D photography

Immediately after the gob cut XPAR Vision’s GobMonitor, a dual camera unit, takes a 3D image of the individual gobs. Through the smart application of multi view vision a high level of measurement accuracy is achieved.

Gob outline

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Precision in Motion

  • Centralized & networked computer architecture

  • Reliable and serviceable for maximized uptime

  • Open interface with production information systems

  • support of automatic closed loops

Gob Monitor installation

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Continuous Production Insight

  • •Accurate gob shape information (e.g. length, volume and angle information)
  • • Gob inspection
  • • Gob forming process monitoring
  • • Automated Gobweight control – deviation < 0,2%
  • • Multi product support
  • • Applicable for all glass colours
  • • Blow-Blow process support
  • • Press-Blow process support
  • • Wide Mouth Press & Blow process support
  • • NNPB process support
  • • Tube and Needle control
Gob measurement view

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Open data interface

Experience a modern, intuitive interface with crystal-clear visuals for effortless monitoring. Get instant insights into production and cavity performance, supported by SmartAdvices from process data. The new reject overview makes filtering and inspection easy and fast.

Open data interface
Gob Monitor above the forming line

Continuous monitoring, consistent gobs

Real-time inspection technology that helps your team act faster and produce with confidence.