The Agr International DSG-AL (Dimensional Sampling Gauge – AL) is 100% designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States by Agr International, Inc. – the internationally recognized global benchmark in container inspection, dimensional metrology, and physical strength testing instrumentation. Specially engineered to address the growing global adoption of sustainable aluminum packaging across the beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care sectors, the DSG-AL overcomes the unique challenges of measuring reflective, coated, and intricately shaped aluminum bottles, beverage cans, and aerosol containers.

At the core of the Agr DSG-AL is an advanced high-resolution telecentric optical vision system paired with specialized illumination engineered specifically for metallic aluminum substrates. Unlike mechanical contact tools (such as vernier calipers or dial indicators) that can scratch protective exterior lacquers, damage printed branding, or induce physical distortion on ultra-lightweight sidewalls, the DSG-AL executes 100% non-contact optical inspection. The system automatically rotates the specimen through 360 degrees, capturing precise, micron-level dimensions across complex geometry: including threaded ROPP finish elements (T, E, and D dimensions), curl diameter and curl height, flange parameters, inside neck diameter (ID/Bore), upper/middle/lower body diameters, body ovality, total height, vertical lean, and bottom dome push-up depth.

The Agr DSG-AL is built for flexible deployment, excelling both as a high-precision QA/QC laboratory metrology standard and as an at-the-line automated sampling station adjacent to production machinery. One-button hands-free operation eliminates operator influence and maximizes testing repeatability. Operated via an intuitive industrial touchscreen interface, the system provides automated tolerance comparison against programmable upper and lower specification limits (USL/LSL), dynamic onboard Statistical Process Control (SPC) charting, and seamless Industry 4.0 connectivity to plant SCADA/MES architectures. The DSG-AL is an essential metrological instrument for aluminum container fabricators, beverage canning plants, and certified packaging quality laboratories.

• Manufacturer: Agr International, Inc.
• Origin: 100% USA (United States)
• Product Series: Automated Dimensional Sampling Gauge for Aluminum Packaging
• Model: DSG-AL (Dimensional Sampling Gauge – AL)
• Measurement Technology: High-resolution telecentric optical cameras with perspective distortion elimination
• Measurement Methodology: 100% Non-contact optical vision inspection (prevents surface scratching, ink scuffing, and mechanical distortion)
• Compatible Specimen Types:
  - Threaded aluminum bottles (ROPP finishes)
  - Crown finish aluminum bottles
  - Aluminum aerosol containers
  - 2-piece and 3-piece aluminum beverage cans
• Standard Dimensional Parameters Measured:
  - Total container height
  - Body diameters (multi-point: upper, mid, lower) and body ovality
  - Finish and curl parameters (T, E, D, curl diameter, curl height, flange width)
  - Bottom dome push-up depth (dome depth)
  - Perpendicularity and body/neck lean
• Optional Integrated Measurement Modules:
  - Internal neck opening diameter (ID / Bore measurement module)
  - High-precision integrated digital weight scale
• Specimen Handling & Manipulation: Synchronized motorized rotary stage with universal fixturing for aluminum containers
• Testing Throughput: Complete multi-parameter evaluation completed in seconds per sample
• Operator Interface: High-contrast industrial touchscreen HMI with intuitive recipe setup and graphical diagnostics
• Quality Control & SPC: Integrated upper and lower specification limits (USL / LSL), real-time trending charts, and consolidated batch reporting
• Digital Communications: Industry 4.0 ready; Ethernet and Serial ports for direct integration with plant SCADA/MES networks
• Operating Power Supply: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Applicable Industries: Shaped and threaded aluminum bottle manufacturing, aluminum beverage can manufacturing, aerosol container production, major brewing and beverage bottling conglomerates (F&B), premium cosmetic packaging lines, and third-party certified packaging testing laboratories.