The deflection system with tray holding device and support for the deflection transducer is used with the E-Val Flex system for measurements of the movements of a container during thermal processing.
Detailed information about the thermal process gives the opportunity to optimize the process parameters, which lead to:
Improved product quality
Correct appearance of the flexible packaging
Optimization of production capacity
Significant time and cost savings
The flexibel containers are fixed in a Tray Holding Device (THD) inside the retort. The deflection transducer is mounted in a Sensor Holding Device (SHD) The deflection device is connected to the E-Val Flex module through the RS485 and the D-Flex module.
If the container is deformed or bursts during the thermal process it may be caused by a large difference between the internal and external pressure. The pressure differential will result in a movement of the surface of the container, which is easily detected by the deflection device.
Pressure monitoring alone is not adequate to specify the process for a non-rigid container. In fully flexible container the internal container pressure equals the external retort pressure.
