Huxley Bertram has introduced a comprehensive range of solutions specifically designed for precise earing measurement and wall analysis in aluminum and alloy containers, complying with international standards EN 1669 and ISO 11531.
The offering includes three main machines: an automatic drawing and earing measurement unit, a non-contact measurement machine, and an advanced non-contact wall analysis machine. This equipment was developed in collaboration with leading global aluminum manufacturers, ensuring solutions aligned with industry needs.
Mini Earing Gauge: Speed and Ease of Use
The Mini Earing Gauge (MEG) is a compact device that allows for quick and repeatable earing measurements using non-contact laser measurement. Capable of processing hundreds of cans per hour with internal diameters from 33 mm and depths from 12 to 43 mm, the MEG allows for format changes in seconds and complies with EN 1669 and ISO 11531 standards.
With over 30 years of supplying measurement equipment to the packaging industry, Huxley Bertram continues to consolidate its position as a global reference in technological solutions that optimize quality and productivity in aluminum can manufacturing.
Automatic Earing Measurement for High Productivity
For customers requiring measurement of large quantities of cups, Huxley Bertram has developed an automatic machine that cuts, draws, and measures standard 33 mm cups at a rate of up to 100 units per hour. This equipment processes aluminum with thicknesses between 0.2 mm and 4.0 mm, with an earing measurement accuracy of 10 microns. Additionally, it features an advanced earing analysis package, resulting from over 30 years of experience, which facilitates quick and accurate analysis. Optional sensors allow recording of clamping, drawing, and cutting forces for research and development activities.
Non-Contact Measurement for Flexibility and Precision
The non-contact earing measurement model is a desktop machine that can be adjusted to measure cups with internal diameters from 30 mm to 100 mm and heights up to 150 mm, also with an accuracy of 10 microns. Used worldwide by metal sheet manufacturers and can producers, this second generation has recently been updated with state-of-the-art control technology and the advanced earing analysis package.
Detailed Wall Analysis with Confocal Sensors
Huxley Bertram also offers a non-contact wall analysis machine that accurately measures the wall thickness of cans between 33 mm and 100 mm internal diameter and heights up to 200 mm, with an accuracy of 6 microns. Using white light confocal sensors, this machine measures internally and externally with nanometric detail, allowing detection of irregularities such as upper wall angles, bodymaker machine misalignments, wear, defects, and supporting development and innovation in can design.
