Lax & Shaw is the first company capable of offering its customers the facility of gauging the bore of every bottle produced, along with statistical analysis reporting included in every delivery. According to a recent press release, this has been achieved through the purchase of two Ultrabore systems from System E Controls Ltd of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK. The Ultrabore is a new patented product that has been designed to be fitted into existing on-line plug gauges such as the Emhart Powers Dual Head Gager or other similar systems. By removing the existing go/no-go plug and replacing it with the Ultrabore, it is now possible to inspect the bore at 4 heights and 8 radial positions, giving internal diameter readings which, in turn, give an ovality reading at each height plus a profile/taper analysis.
