Inspection & Quality Control
Fill Level Detection
Accurate fill levels are essential for product quality, regulatory compliance and profitability. On high-speed food and beverage lines, even a small amount of overfill or underfill can quickly become a costly production issue. Molenaar supplies Peco InspX fill level detection and X-ray inspection technology for manufacturers that need accurate, real-time monitoring of every container on the line — identifying fill variation, headspace issues and process drift before they result in waste, complaints or recalls.
Why It Matters
Why Fill Level Detection Matters
Traditional sampling and mechanical checkweighing can miss subtle variations, especially on high-speed lines where thousands of containers are filled every minute. If a filler valve begins to overfill or underfill, the financial impact can escalate rapidly.
X-ray fill level detection provides a more precise, inline approach. Instead of checking only a sample or relying solely on gross weight, the system inspects each container as it passes through the line — letting manufacturers identify problems in real time and take corrective action sooner.
The Technology
Inline X-ray Fill Level Monitoring
Peco InspX fill level inspection systems are designed for non-contact inspection of filled containers — including metal cans, composite containers, glass, plastic and other rigid packaging formats. The systems monitor:
- Underfilled containers
- Overfilled containers
- Headspace variation
- Filler valve drift
- Product loss from excessive giveaway
- Process variation on high-speed lines
Because inspection is performed inline and without contact, the system does not interfere with container handling or require containers to be stopped for measurement.
Line Control
Reduce Product Giveaway & Improve Line Control
Overfill is often treated as a necessary safety margin, but on high-volume lines it can represent a significant hidden cost. By improving fill-level visibility, manufacturers can reduce unnecessary giveaway while maintaining quality and compliance.
It also supports better process control: when operators see trends developing in real time, they can pinpoint whether a specific filler valve or adjustment is causing variation — correcting the source rather than relying on downstream checks or end-of-line rejection.
At a Glance
Benefits & Applications
Key Benefits
- Inspect every container inline
- Detect underfills and overfills in real time
- Reduce product giveaway and waste
- Improve headspace and fill-level consistency
- Identify process drift before it grows
- Support quality assurance and compliance
- Integrate into high-speed production lines
- Non-contact technology reduces handling risk
Suitable Applications
- Canned foods
- Beverage cans
- Metal & composite containers
- Glass containers
- Plastic containers
- Rigid food packaging
- High-speed filling lines
Partner Support
Peco InspX Technology, Supported by Molenaar
As a Peco InspX partner, Molenaar helps food and beverage manufacturers evaluate the right fill level detection solution for their production environment. Whether the goal is to reduce product giveaway, improve quality control or gain better visibility into filler performance, our team can assist with:
- System selection
- Integration
- Support
Fill Level Detection brochures
Download full specifications and system datasheets.
Fill Level Detection Videos
Get In Touch
More Accurate Fill-Level Control
Need more accurate fill level control on your production line? Contact Molenaar to discuss Peco InspX fill level detection systems for your application.
