Statement Of The Intended Use For This Machinery; Scope And Limits Of Use; Hoisting And Transport Machine; Installing The Sc Linear Machine - Alps Electric SC Linear Leak Tester Quick Start Manual

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Statement of the intended use for this machinery

ALPS machinery is built solely for the intended purpose of pressure testing plastic containers, bottles, canisters, and
seals for leakage. In most instances, this is a precautionary step that is done before the container is filled with product.
In instances where the product is pre-packaged, leak testing is done to pressure-test the integrity of the sealing agent. A
positively sealed or leak proofed container eliminates the possibility of contamination of the product which keeps foods,
beverages, and pharmaceuticals safe for consumers. Conversely positively sealed and leak proofed containers for
petrochemical products and cleaning agents eliminates the possibility of the product contaminating the outside world.
With these types of products failure at any stage in the manufacturing process, without post leak detection, can result in
product being exposed to the environment. In some cases this may be cause for environmental concerns.
In particular the SC model linear machines are designed to test containers for leaks and other defects at speeds up to
180 BPM/CPM (bottles/containers per minute). The speed capability depends on container size, volume, and the
sensitivity in leak detection.

Scope and Limits of Use

The machine featured in this manual is designed to work with and inspect containers.
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Do not make any adjustments to this machine to process anything other than this product
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Do not run unstable or volatile materials through this machine
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Do not run parts made from any type of materials that are prone to ignite or explode at working temperature
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Do not run hot or recently molded materials exceeding 150°F (65.6°C) through this machine

Hoisting and Transport Machine

The SC linear machines can be handled manually by two or more individuals. The SC machine can be raised onto its
set of wheels and be moved to accommodate any conveyor line.

Installing the SC Linear Machine

Avoid installing this machine downstream from a nearby heat source, such as a blow-molding machine. Containers
should be at their coolest state in order for the testing to progress smoothly and without caps sticking to the seal during
the testing process.
ALPS SC LINEAR QUICK-START GUIDE
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