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Choosing machinery in packaging production
Match the machine principle to the real product, pack, output and acceptance criteria. Start with measured evidence, identify the first loss of control and then use the relevant answer for your product, pack or process.
197specific questions
10production areas
5core diagnostic checks
1measurable result: fit to requirement
Start with these checks
Choose the operating principle from the product, pack and required result before comparing model numbers.
- List every product and pack format
- Define sustained good output and measurable tolerances
- Identify the hardest product, smallest pack and largest pack
- Confirm utilities, space, access and cleaning needs
- Witness a test using representative samples
Common underlying causes
- Buying by headline speed without including handling and changeover
- Assuming one machine will cover formats outside its practical range
- Not defining accuracy, torque, position, seal or code acceptance
- Testing an easy sample instead of the hardest production case
How to use this section
Open the production area below, then choose the question that matches the product, pack or operation. Record the result of each check before changing another setting.
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Liquid filling 15 answers
Troubleshoot thin, foamy, viscous, carbonated, corrosive and flammable product filling.
Which filling machine is best for thin free-flowing liquids?Which filling machine is best for foamy liquids?Which filling machine is best for viscous liquids?Which filling machine is best for carbonated drinks?Which filling machine is best for hot-fill liquids?Which filling machine is best for chilled liquids?Which filling machine is best for edible oils?Which filling machine is best for syrups?Which filling machine is best for sauces and dressings?Which filling machine is best for creams and lotions?Which filling machine is best for gels?Which filling machine is best for liquid suspensions?Which filling machine is best for corrosive chemicals?Which filling machine is best for flammable liquids?Which filling machine is best for solvent-based products?
Powder and piece filling 18 answers
Solve variable weights, dust, bridging, segregation, breakage and hopper-feeding problems.
Which filling or weighing machine is best for fine powders?Which filling or weighing machine is best for dusty powders?Which filling or weighing machine is best for cohesive powders?Which filling or weighing machine is best for free-flowing powders?Which filling or weighing machine is best for flour?Which filling or weighing machine is best for spices and seasonings?Which filling or weighing machine is best for protein powder?Which filling or weighing machine is best for milk powder?Which filling or weighing machine is best for sugar?Which filling or weighing machine is best for salt?Which filling or weighing machine is best for ground coffee?Which filling or weighing machine is best for seeds and grains?Which filling or weighing machine is best for pet food pieces?Which filling or weighing machine is best for granules?Which filling or weighing machine is best for tablets and capsules?Which filling or weighing machine is best for snack pieces?Which filling or weighing machine is best for fragile food pieces?Which filling or weighing machine is best for mixed-size pieces?
Pack formats 22 answers
Find answers for bottles, jars, tubs, cans, pouches, bags, cartons, cases, trays and tubes.
Which machines are needed to fill and close round bottles?Which machines are needed to fill and close square bottles?Which machines are needed to fill and close oval bottles?Which machines are needed to fill and close glass bottles?Which machines are needed to fill and close PET bottles?Which machines are needed to fill and close HDPE bottles?Which machines are needed to fill and close jars?Which machines are needed to fill and close tubs?Which machines are needed to fill and close jerrycans?Which machines are needed to fill and close metal cans?Which machines are needed to fill and close vials?Which machines are needed to fill and close premade pouches?Which machines are needed to fill and close sachets?Which machines are needed to fill and close doypacks?Which machines are needed to fill and close spouted pouches?Which machines are needed to fill and close open-mouth bags?Which machines are needed to fill and close folding cartons?Which machines are needed to fill and close corrugated cases?Which machines are needed to fill and close trays?Which machines are needed to fill and close tubes?Which machines are needed to fill and close bottle rinsing before filling?Which machines are needed to fill and close returnable bottle washing?
Capping and closures 18 answers
Diagnose leakage, cross-threading, variable torque, cap damage and closure-feeding faults.
Which capping machine is best for screw caps?Which capping machine is best for pump caps?Which capping machine is best for trigger sprays?Which capping machine is best for flip-top caps?Which capping machine is best for disc-top caps?Which capping machine is best for twist-off jar lids?Which capping machine is best for vacuum jar lids?Which capping machine is best for ROPP caps?Which capping machine is best for T-corks?Which capping machine is best for press-on caps?Which capping machine is best for snap caps?Which capping machine is best for child-resistant caps?Which capping machine is best for tamper-evident caps?Which capping machine is best for aluminium screw caps?Which capping machine is best for sports caps?Which capping machine is best for dropper caps?Which capping machine is best for stoppers?Which capping machine is best for bungs?
Labels and coding 18 answers
Resolve skew, wrinkles, bubbles, poor adhesion, unreadable codes and variable-data errors.
Which labelling or coding machine is best for round-bottle labels?Which labelling or coding machine is best for front and back labels?Which labelling or coding machine is best for full wrap labels?Which labelling or coding machine is best for tapered-container labels?Which labelling or coding machine is best for clear labels?Which labelling or coding machine is best for small labels?Which labelling or coding machine is best for large labels?Which labelling or coding machine is best for top labels?Which labelling or coding machine is best for base labels?Which labelling or coding machine is best for pouch labels?Which labelling or coding machine is best for carton labels?Which labelling or coding machine is best for shrink sleeves?Which labelling or coding machine is best for tamper-evident neck bands?Which labelling or coding machine is best for batch codes?Which labelling or coding machine is best for date codes?Which labelling or coding machine is best for barcodes?Which labelling or coding machine is best for QR codes?Which labelling or coding machine is best for shipping labels?
Flexible packaging 14 answers
Solve pouch opening, dosing, film tracking, contamination and seal-quality problems.
Which machine is best for premade pouch filling?Which machine is best for sachet filling?Which machine is best for vertical form-fill-seal bags?Which machine is best for flow-wrapped packs?Which machine is best for pillow bags?Which machine is best for quad-seal bags?Which machine is best for stick packs?Which machine is best for stand-up pouches?Which machine is best for spouted pouch filling?Which machine is best for vacuum pouches?Which machine is best for zipper pouches?Which machine is best for gusseted bags?Which machine is best for shrink film?Which machine is best for sleeve film?
End of line 13 answers
Improve cartoning, case sealing, shrink wrapping, case packing and dispatch inspection.
Which machine is best for case taping?Which machine is best for cartoning?Which machine is best for shrink wrapping?Which machine is best for sleeve wrapping?Which machine is best for L-sealing?Which machine is best for case packing?Which machine is best for tray packing?Which machine is best for pallet wrapping?Which machine is best for print-and-apply labelling?Which machine is best for checkweighing?Which machine is best for metal detection?Which machine is best for dispatch packing?Which machine is best for induction foil sealing?
Automation and conveyors 19 answers
Solve tipping, back-pressure, transfer, feeding, accumulation and line-integration problems.
Which conveyor or automation method is best for lightweight bottles?Which conveyor or automation method is best for tall unstable bottles?Which conveyor or automation method is best for glass containers?Which conveyor or automation method is best for flexible pouches on conveyors?Which conveyor or automation method is best for cartons and cases on conveyors?Which conveyor or automation method is best for small components?Which conveyor or automation method is best for caps and closures?Which conveyor or automation method is best for pumps and trigger closures?Which conveyor or automation method is best for mixed products on one line?Which conveyor or automation method is best for fragile products on conveyors?Which conveyor or automation method is best for wet containers?Which conveyor or automation method is best for sticky products and packs?Which conveyor or automation method is best for high-speed packaging lines?Which conveyor or automation method is best for multi-format packaging lines?Which conveyor or automation method is best for manual-to-automatic production?Which conveyor or automation method is best for complete filling and packing lines?Which conveyor or automation method is best for component bowl feeding?Which conveyor or automation method is best for production line accumulation?Which conveyor or automation method is best for automatic bottle unscrambling?
Industries 40 answers
Customer-focused answers for food, drink, health, chemical, industrial, packing and logistics operations.
Which packaging machines are needed for bottled water production?Which packaging machines are needed for soft drink production?Which packaging machines are needed for brewery packaging?Which packaging machines are needed for cider production?Which packaging machines are needed for wine bottling?Which packaging machines are needed for spirits and distillery packaging?Which packaging machines are needed for dairy production?Which packaging machines are needed for plant-based drink production?Which packaging machines are needed for sauce and condiment production?Which packaging machines are needed for honey and preserve production?Which packaging machines are needed for edible oil production?Which packaging machines are needed for bakery ingredient production?Which packaging machines are needed for snack and confectionery production?Which packaging machines are needed for coffee and tea packaging?Which packaging machines are needed for spice and seasoning production?Which packaging machines are needed for pet food production?Which packaging machines are needed for seed and grain packing?Which packaging machines are needed for cosmetics manufacturing?Which packaging machines are needed for skincare production?Which packaging machines are needed for personal care production?Which packaging machines are needed for pharmaceutical packaging?Which packaging machines are needed for medical device packing?Which packaging machines are needed for nutraceutical production?Which packaging machines are needed for fragrance production?Which packaging machines are needed for household cleaning production?Which packaging machines are needed for industrial chemical packing?Which packaging machines are needed for agrochemical production?Which packaging machines are needed for paint and coating production?Which packaging machines are needed for adhesive and sealant production?Which packaging machines are needed for lubricant and automotive fluid production?Which packaging machines are needed for construction powder packing?Which packaging machines are needed for laboratory and technical liquid packing?Which packaging machines are needed for contract packing?Which packaging machines are needed for e-commerce fulfilment?Which packaging machines are needed for warehouse dispatch?Which packaging machines are needed for general component assembly?Which packaging machines are needed for hardware and fixings packing?Which packaging machines are needed for wet wipe and hygiene product packing?Which packaging machines are needed for returnable bottle operations?Which packaging machines are needed for recyclable packaging conversion?
Planning and improvement 20 answers
Measure and improve production performance, safety, validation, maintenance, sustainability and investment decisions.
Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on line speed?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on format changeovers?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on planned maintenance?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on production downtime?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on product giveaway?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on packaging waste?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on operator workload?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on overall equipment effectiveness?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on machine safety?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on hygienic design?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on production traceability?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on process validation?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on ATEX and hazardous areas?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on sustainable packaging changes?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on second-hand machinery?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on critical spare parts?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on utility planning?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on factory acceptance testing?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on site acceptance testing?Which machinery decisions have the biggest effect on return on automation investment?
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