Issues to resolve before machine selection
Each risk should be converted into a design requirement, a trial, an operating control or an explicitly accepted limitation. Product and component samples should represent the difficult extremes rather than only a nominal production format.
- 1Residual drips contaminating labels and conveyors
Assess the likelihood, production effect and design or operating control before the line is ordered.
- 2Temperature-related viscosity changes
Assess the likelihood, production effect and design or operating control before the line is ordered.
- 3Closure liner or seal compatibility
Assess the likelihood, production effect and design or operating control before the line is ordered.
- 4Large format range and container handle orientation
Assess the likelihood, production effect and design or operating control before the line is ordered.
Application brief checklist
Send the following information with the initial enquiry. Early clarity usually shortens the route to a credible line concept and makes quotations easier to compare.
- Viscosity and temperature range
- Density and fill-volume matrix
- Nozzle count and required output
- Container neck and handle orientation
- Closure torque and leak-test standard
- Label adhesive and surface-cleanliness requirement
Testing and production handover
Agree the factory and site test materials, run duration, quality checks, required good output and treatment of interruptions. Training should cover safe startup, shutdown, replenishment, changeover, cleaning, first-off approval and basic fault response.