Common to many manufacturing processes, defects are an issue in the production of glass jars. Whether easily seen or not, defects can cause delays in meeting customer demands, and they can also damage a company’s reputation with recalls.
Glass Jar Defects: Minor, Major and Critical
An excellent visual aid from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows defects found in the manufacturing of glass containers, minor, major, and critical.
Minor Defects
- Chip in Glass
- Stone in Glass
- Pits in Surface of Glass
- Sagging Surfaces
- Thin Spot in Glass
Major Defects
- Bead or Bubble in Wall of Glass
- Slight Feathered Crack in Glass
- Slight Hairline Crack in Glass
- Thin Spot in Glass, Evenly Formed
- Blister or Elongated Bubble in Glass
Glass Jar Manufacturing to Compete, Comply and Efficiently Deliver Defect-Free Product
Operating without machine vision, glass jar manufacturers will find it hard to keep up with their competition, comply with safety regulations, and deliver the quality products their customers will demand.
Expected Growth of Glass Product Manufacturing
It does appear there is going to be a growing demand for glass containers. As reported on IBISWorld, “new construction projects and consumer spending on food and beverages are expected to lift the Glass Product Manufacturing Industry in the United States.” Of the industry’s four main categories, glass containers make up one of the segments.
Machine Vision is the Future of Glass Container Manufacturing
Product inspection is vital for every manufactured product. At Integro Technologies, we continue to bring machine vision solutions by combining our industry expertise with our strategic partners. When it comes to glass container manufacturing, we have the machine vision solution for “glass jar defect detection vision inspection.”
The future is exciting. Call to learn how the team at Integro Technologies put will put your glass container operation on the technology-driven highway. You will increase your competitive edge while addressing glass defects and delivering defect-free products.