Case and pallet inspection for end-of-line assurance

Inspection overview

Connect product traceability to the despatch unit

Case inspection can confirm that the correct label and code are present, readable and associated with the active production order. Cameras can also check flap closure, tape position, gross damage, orientation and selected pack-count evidence before palletising.

At the pallet, fixed cameras or triggered imaging can assess visible layer patterns, missing or protruding cases, pallet labels and overall load profile. Results can be exchanged with palletiser, warehouse or line-control systems where interfaces are available.

Checks that can be combined

The final inspection set is selected from the visible features, risk, product presentation and achievable image resolution.

• Case presence, orientation and dimensions
• Top and bottom closure or tape position
• Case print, label and product identity
• Barcode, 2D code and SSCC reading
• Visible case count or arrangement
• Pallet layer pattern and missing cases
• Protruding, displaced or damaged cases
• Pallet label presence and position

Application details we review

Early clarity on these points helps avoid false rejects, blind spots and mechanical changes late in the project.

• Case and pallet size range
• Print and label location on each face
• Conveyor speed and case spacing
• Pallet presentation and wrap condition
• Required interface to palletiser or WMS
• Reject, hold or operator-response strategy

Inspect the despatch unit before it leaves the line

We map case and pallet checks to the available faces, handling equipment and production-data interfaces so failures can be contained before release.

Feasibility work establishes the camera view, lens, light, exposure and image-processing approach. We then define the enclosure, conveyor changes, controls, operator interface and rejection needed for production.