In this article:
- Revolutionizing Brewery Tank Inspections: Waygate Technologies partnered with a beverage manufacturer to enhance brewery tank inspections using the Everest Ca-Zoom HD system, addressing challenges like confined space access and limited visibility
- High-Definition Remote Visual Inspection: The PTZ HD10 camera, with 10x optical zoom and HD resolution, delivers crystal-clear imagery in tight, hard-to-reach areas, enabling accurate and comprehensive assessments
- Enhanced Safety and Compliance: By eliminating the need for personnel to enter confined spaces, the system significantly reduces safety risks and supports regulatory compliance in food and beverage production
- Faster, More Efficient Inspections: Remote control functionality and real-time video transmission allow for quicker inspections, reducing downtime and boosting operational productivity
- Cost-Effective Maintenance Strategy: The advanced imaging capabilities help detect early signs of corrosion or damage, minimizing unnecessary corrective actions and lowering long-term maintenance costs
Brewing and bottling beverages is a complex process that relies on various specialized tanks. Ensuring these tanks are in optimal condition is crucial for maintaining product quality and safety. Failure to conduct accurate and comprehensive inspections can lead to accelerated corrosion, which may cause leaks or contamination of the beverage. Operational shutdowns can result in significant financial losses, and safety risks to workers can lead to injuries or fatalities.
In pursuit of enhanced inspection efficiency, safety, and compliance, customer turned to cutting-edge technology. They partnered with Waygate Technologies to trial the Everest Ca-Zoom HD, putting its capabilities to the test in breweries tank inspections.
Challenges
Mixer Inspection
Safe and thorough inspection of confined spaces is crucial in various maintenance activities, including tanks at the breweries. Traditionally, inspecting vessels and metal structures presented several challenges:
- Confined spaces: Accessing certain areas for inspection can be difficult and pose safety risks for personnel.
- Access point: sole access point on top is a 3’ (76mm) nozzle.
- Limited visibility: Traditional tools and methods often result in poor image quality, hindering accurate assessments.
- Incomplete inspections: Due to equipment limitations, complete inspections weren't always feasible, leading to potential safety hazards and unnecessary corrective stops.
Solution
The Everest Ca-Zoom HD with the PTZ HD10 proved to be the perfect fit for customer inspection requirements, thanks to its outstanding features:
- Unparalleled Clarity: With 10x optical zoom and HD resolution, the camera delivers crystal-clear images of even the smallest details in tight spaces.
- Compact design: PTZ HD10 can fit in an opening as small as 60mm (2.36’)
- Real-time Visualization: The camera transmits live, high-definition video to the pendant controller, allowing inspectors to instantly visualize the inspection area and make informed decisions.
- User-Friendly: Automatic focus, aperture, and white balance adjustments make setup a breeze, ensuring consistent image quality even for less experienced users.
- Faster Inspections: The PTZ functionality allows for remote control and precise positioning, significantly reducing inspection time compared to traditional methods.
- Enhanced Safety: By eliminating the need for personnel to enter confined spaces, the camera minimizes safety risks associated with traditional inspection methods.
- Boosted Productivity: Faster inspections result in increased operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Cost-Effective: The Everest Ca-Zoom HD can help reduce unnecessary corrective stops and associated costs by facilitating more thorough inspections.
Conclusion
The Everest Ca-Zoom HD revolutionizes brewery tank inspections with superior image quality, advanced data collection, and robust safety features. This camera ensures thorough, efficient, and safe inspections, enhancing compliance, reducing costs, and boosting operational efficiency.
