Ningbo Estes Intelligent Equipment present the SMART E650/E500 High Speed Can Body Welder. It is a perfect welder with intelligent electronic control system consists of HMI, PLC and servo system.
Micro Leak Laser Detection System for Filled Aerosol Cans by QCL Technology
In the aerosol filling industry, it is essential that all aerosol products pass a leak-proof test before transportation. Any leakage from aerosol cans can pose serious risks to both the environment and human safety.
The system is capable of detecting and rejecting leaking aerosol cans at speeds of up to 240 cans per minute. It is compatible with all types of aerosol filling machines. It operates without contact, ensuring minimal product damage and no contamination. Good replacement for warm water bath testing.
Welding monitor by temperature, checking current changing, best solution for cold welding.
Welding monitor by vision, checking all kinds of welding line surface defects.
On line end surface defect vision inspection equipment is used for inspecting the end surface defects. Through on or more different function cameras to inspect the lining compound side(we call product-side), groove and public side. It adopts high contrast industrial camera to take the can image, and transmit to the computer through the image acquisition card,and then the image will be judged and analyzed by special image processing software, and finally the bad products will be kicked out accurately by the ejection device.
On line can internal defect vision inspection equipment is used for inspecting the can internal defects. Through two or more different function cameras to inspect different parts of the can, inside top, inside middle, inside bottom. It adopts high contrast industrial camera to take the can image, and transmit to the computer through the image acquisition card, and then the image will be judged and analyzed by special image processing software, and finally the bad products will be kicked out accurately by the ejection device.
On line or off line printing body blank surface defect vision inspection es used for inspecting the surface defects of printing sheets, like misprinting, color difference, ink drawing, stain etc.
The venture was in partnership with Singapore Estes.the sister company founded by Golden Eagle in 2013.
Scheduled to open in July, the Singapore plant will focus on the development of digitally-controlled can body welders within tegrated welding monitoring systems.
“Estes has responded by prioritising the development of intelligent inspection systems that are intuitive, easy to integrate, and engineered for 24/7 operational resilience. Our solutions offer full data traceability and analytics capabilities, while continuously enhancing system stability and human-machine interface (HMl) usability"
Based on the east coast of China, Estes Intelligent Equipment International, which specialises in inspection systems, awide range of systems for canning andmore recently in three-piece can bodywelders, is seeing similar demand for smarttechnology, says founder Frank Chen.
Across the industry, clients are increasingly demanding smarter, faster,and more user-friendly solutions - with minimal manual intervention and robustreal-time data analytics. There is a growingemphasis on seamless automation,system connectivity, and predictive quality management, all of which are essential for high-volume and multi-specification production environments
"Estes has responded by prioritising the development of intelligent inspection systems that are intuitive, easy to integrate, and engineered for 24/7 operational resilience. Our solutionsoffer full data traceability and analytics capabilities, while continuously enhancing system stability and human-machine interface (HMl) usability.”
One of the company's latest innovations is its fully-upgraded, 'digitalised’can welder and enhanced weld monitoring system, which combines visual inspection of the weld seam and temperature monitoring. These are “designed to meet the evolving needs of high-speed, high-precision production lines," says Chen.
“A standout feature of our new digital can welder is its smart automation capability. Once the operator inputs the can's diameter and height, the system mautomatically configures key parameters such as frequency, current, and mechanical alignment. This dramatically reduces reliance on operator experience and ensures consistent, high-quality welds across production runs.
“In parallel, we've made significant improvements to our inspection technologies. Our upgraded welding monitor, now powered by Al, delivers greater accuracy in identifying surface defects, weld misalignments, and inconsistencies. These systems offer realtime feedback, streamline quality control workflows, and significantly enhance overall operational efficiency.
These advances are backed by ongoing improvements to hardware and software,says Chen. The company operates adedicated vision lab, equipped with industrial-grade cameras, precision lenses, and lighting systems, so the optimum inspection configuration canbe tailored for each application. in the software, the company makes continuous refinements to its proprietary platforms such as integrating Al, enhancing image processing, and developing adaptive algorithms.
"For example, our upgraded weldingmonitor now supports faster, more intuitive parameter setup for cans ofvarious sizes and formats - making it idealfor high-mix, fast-paced manufacturing lines," says Chen.
Growth in the canmaking sector,along with demand for upgrades to smart technology, have created a positive outlook overall, says Chen - with the company opening a new manufacturing and service facility in Singapore to better serve its international partners. Estes has canmaking customers across the world,including Brasilata in Brazil, Falco in ltaly,Blechwarenfabrik Limburg in Germany,Kian Joo in Malaysia, and MC Packaging inSingapore.
We remain optimistic about the future," says Chen.“Continued growth in the aerosol, beverage, and personal caresectors is driving strong demand for high-performance inspection systems.
“Significant opportunities are emerging from ongoing investments in smart factories and digital transformation across the manufacturing landscape.This industry-wide shift is expanding the market for intelligent inspection systems-particularly in emerging regions where automation and data-driven quality controlare advancing rapidly.
“Naturally, challenges persist - rising component costs and global supplychain volatility among them. Yet Estes is steadfast in its commitment to flexible engineering, responsive technical support,and close collaboration with clients to navigate these uncertainties.
Golden Eagle Can Machinery has updated its sheet-feed presses, and since its launch last year, the China-based companyhas already sold 30 of its new-generation machines to customers as far afield asIndia,Indonesia and Kenya.
A new shaft mechanism significantly simplifies adiustment and maintenance compared with traditional systems, managing director Frank Chan tells The Canmaker.“Strokes per minute easily reach 200250 for standard and easy-open-ends,chan says.
The system,which can also be used for DRD and aerosol end lines at speeds ofup to 200 per minute per lane. comes with sustainability advantages too. Chan says that the equipment handles tinplate ends with gauges down to 0.14mm.
The presses are made in the company'snew facility in Ningbo, Zheiiang Province which opened in July 2024. The site has shipped more than 15 computer numerical control (CNC) sheet feed presses and five DRD can production lines.“The new plant is also set to manufacture next-generation, high-grade can body combiners and slitters," which can deliver quality comparable to that of leading European manufacturers, Chan says.
Golden Eagle Can Machinery supplies complete end-makingline equipment, focusing on highly customisable kit for the overseas market,Chan says that in anticipation of the potentially negative effects of US tariffs on the company's operations, it took the decision last year to open a new manufacturing facility in Singapore,chosen for its transport infrastructure and access to skilled local talent.
Founded in Singapore, Singapore Estes Engineering Pte. Ltd. focus on researching and developing metal container testing machine since 2009, including food can vacuum leak tester/low pressure leak tester, aerosol can high pressure leak tester and positive pressure leak tester for milk powder can and automatic end wrapper. Company has strong research group and well-trained engineering service group. The company made leak tester had been in market since 2012 and get very good feedback.
In order to reduce the manufacturing cost and offer better customer after sales service, Singapore Estes Engineering Pte. Ltd. decide to authorize its mainland China cooperator Ningbo Sunway Machinery Co., Ltd which is founded by Hong Kong company to produce all the testers, and also authorize it to sell and service ESTES brand series Tester. However this Singapore company will control the machine quality by its engineer before machine factory leave and will participate in the after sales service if needed.
Ningbo Sunway Machinery Co.,Ltd was founded in 2010, invested by Hong Kong Modern Machinery Co., it is a foreign investment manufacturing enterprise. It locates in Ci dong bin hai district in Ningbo city, transport links are very convenient, 160km from Shanghai, 80km from Hongzhou city, 50km from Zhoushan city.
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