SurfaceScope Pro - 100% surface inspection ensures 100% production quality

SurfaceScope Pro

SurfaceScope Pro from BST is using up to 6 high-resolution line-scan cameras on cutting machines and tire building machines. The system ensures finding holes, rubber inconsistencies, splicing issues, wire exposures, etc.
With its monitoring opportunities, like controlling the width during production, it creates an alert to the operator or even machine stops when it detects deviations. Narrow design that allows flexible integration in space constrained areas.

Description

SurfaceScope Pro delivers automated 100% surface inspection for reliable quality assurance in tire production processes. Using high-resolution line-scan camera technology, the system detects defects such as holes, rubber inconsistencies, splice issues, and exposed wires in real time.

It continuously monitors the material and can trigger alarms or machine stops to prevent defective output. Thanks to its compact design and flexible integration, the system can be installed even in space-constrained environments. The result is a cost-efficient inspection system that ensures consistent product quality and stable production processes.

Tire building machine application
Single 8K grayscale line-scan cameras are used to detect holes in the liner as small as 0,5 mm in circumference, operating at maximum speeds of up to 48 m/min.

Cutting machine application
High-speed 4K color cameras detect holes, exposed wires, and alignment issues with a camera resolution of 0,12 mm. The working width ranges from 500 mm to 1.500 mm and can be covered using up to three cameras mounted side by side. 

Machine integration
The system uses OPC protocol, connects through TCP Ethernet, and uses German KepServerEX software to communicate with the production line. It can support all common PLC device connections, and customers only need to provide data addresses, then the system can directly read and write data on the PLC.

What are your values?

  • 100% surface inspection for reliable quality assurance
  • Real-time defect detection and immediate reaction (alarm/stop)
  • Early defect detection to reduce scrap and rework
  • Continuous monitoring of material width and surface quality
  • Flexible integration in existing production lines
  • Cost-efficient solution for camera-based inspection

SurfaceScope Pro – Find every defect for 100% product quality.

Technical Details

Detection width

0 - 500 mm (500 CM)
500 - 1.000 mm (1000 CM)
1.000 - 1.500 mm (1500 CM)

Working distance

450 mm +/- 20 mm

Line frequency

up to 10 kHz

Resolution

x resolution: 0,12 mm/pixel

y resolution: 0,11 mm (speed 40m/min) | 0,16 mm (speed 60 m/min)

Camera

Number of cameras
2 (1 top, 1 bottom / 500 CM) | 4 (2 top, 2 bottom / 1000 CM) | 6 (3 top, 3 bottom / 1500 CM)

Resolution
4.096 pixel

Minimum defect size

2 x2 mm

Width measurement accuracy

+/- 0,3 mm

Illumination

diffuse white tunnel

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BST surface inspection systems – your key to error-free processes and maximum productivity. Discover how to make quality visible and gain your competitive advantage today!

In the rubber and tire industry, reliable and precise production processes are key to delivering high-quality products at optimal costs. With over 40 years of experience and industry-specific solutions, BST helps manufacturers optimize workflows and achieve sustainable improvements.

Torsten Probst
Director Industry Management Rubber and Tire

Perfect for these industries

Our systems support key production processes through precise measurement, control, and automation, which are specifically tailored to the complex requirements of tire manufacturing and can also be used flexibly in different production environments.