Find the visible problem
Writing the requirement in packaging production
Capture samples, dimensions, output, acceptance tests and site constraints before buying. 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: clear user requirement
Start with these checks
Write the requirement around the real product, pack, output and acceptance test.
- Build a product-and-pack matrix
- State sustained good output and measurable tolerances
- supply representative products, packs and components
- include room, access, utilities and control interfaces
- agree factory and site acceptance tests before order
Common underlying causes
- Key samples or format extremes being supplied after design is fixed
- Requirements described as “accurate” or “fast” without numbers
- Site access, utilities or cleaning needs being discovered late
- Factory testing not matching normal production conditions
How to use this section
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Liquid filling 15 answers
Troubleshoot thin, foamy, viscous, carbonated, corrosive and flammable product filling.
What information is needed to specify a filler for thin free-flowing liquids?What information is needed to specify a filler for foamy liquids?What information is needed to specify a filler for viscous liquids?What information is needed to specify a filler for carbonated drinks?What information is needed to specify a filler for hot-fill liquids?What information is needed to specify a filler for chilled liquids?What information is needed to specify a filler for edible oils?What information is needed to specify a filler for syrups?What information is needed to specify a filler for sauces and dressings?What information is needed to specify a filler for creams and lotions?What information is needed to specify a filler for gels?What information is needed to specify a filler for liquid suspensions?What information is needed to specify a filler for corrosive chemicals?What information is needed to specify a filler for flammable liquids?What information is needed to specify a filler for solvent-based products?
Powder and piece filling 18 answers
Solve variable weights, dust, bridging, segregation, breakage and hopper-feeding problems.
What information is needed to specify equipment for fine powders?What information is needed to specify equipment for dusty powders?What information is needed to specify equipment for cohesive powders?What information is needed to specify equipment for free-flowing powders?What information is needed to specify equipment for flour?What information is needed to specify equipment for spices and seasonings?What information is needed to specify equipment for protein powder?What information is needed to specify equipment for milk powder?What information is needed to specify equipment for sugar?What information is needed to specify equipment for salt?What information is needed to specify equipment for ground coffee?What information is needed to specify equipment for seeds and grains?What information is needed to specify equipment for pet food pieces?What information is needed to specify equipment for granules?What information is needed to specify equipment for tablets and capsules?What information is needed to specify equipment for snack pieces?What information is needed to specify equipment for fragile food pieces?What information is needed to specify equipment for mixed-size pieces?
Pack formats 22 answers
Find answers for bottles, jars, tubs, cans, pouches, bags, cartons, cases, trays and tubes.
What measurements are needed to specify machinery for round bottles?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for square bottles?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for oval bottles?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for glass bottles?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for PET bottles?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for HDPE bottles?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for jars?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for tubs?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for jerrycans?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for metal cans?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for vials?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for premade pouches?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for sachets?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for doypacks?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for spouted pouches?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for open-mouth bags?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for folding cartons?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for corrugated cases?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for trays?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for tubes?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for bottle rinsing before filling?What measurements are needed to specify machinery for returnable bottle washing?
Capping and closures 18 answers
Diagnose leakage, cross-threading, variable torque, cap damage and closure-feeding faults.
What information is needed to specify a capper for screw caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for pump caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for trigger sprays?What information is needed to specify a capper for flip-top caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for disc-top caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for twist-off jar lids?What information is needed to specify a capper for vacuum jar lids?What information is needed to specify a capper for ROPP caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for T-corks?What information is needed to specify a capper for press-on caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for snap caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for child-resistant caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for tamper-evident caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for aluminium screw caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for sports caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for dropper caps?What information is needed to specify a capper for stoppers?What information is needed to specify a capper for bungs?
Labels and coding 18 answers
Resolve skew, wrinkles, bubbles, poor adhesion, unreadable codes and variable-data errors.
What information is needed to specify equipment for round-bottle labels?What information is needed to specify equipment for front and back labels?What information is needed to specify equipment for full wrap labels?What information is needed to specify equipment for tapered-container labels?What information is needed to specify equipment for clear labels?What information is needed to specify equipment for small labels?What information is needed to specify equipment for large labels?What information is needed to specify equipment for top labels?What information is needed to specify equipment for base labels?What information is needed to specify equipment for pouch labels?What information is needed to specify equipment for carton labels?What information is needed to specify equipment for shrink sleeves?What information is needed to specify equipment for tamper-evident neck bands?What information is needed to specify equipment for batch codes?What information is needed to specify equipment for date codes?What information is needed to specify equipment for barcodes?What information is needed to specify equipment for QR codes?What information is needed to specify equipment for shipping labels?
Flexible packaging 14 answers
Solve pouch opening, dosing, film tracking, contamination and seal-quality problems.
What information is needed to specify equipment for premade pouch filling?What information is needed to specify equipment for sachet filling?What information is needed to specify equipment for vertical form-fill-seal bags?What information is needed to specify equipment for flow-wrapped packs?What information is needed to specify equipment for pillow bags?What information is needed to specify equipment for quad-seal bags?What information is needed to specify equipment for stick packs?What information is needed to specify equipment for stand-up pouches?What information is needed to specify equipment for spouted pouch filling?What information is needed to specify equipment for vacuum pouches?What information is needed to specify equipment for zipper pouches?What information is needed to specify equipment for gusseted bags?What information is needed to specify equipment for shrink film?What information is needed to specify equipment for sleeve film?
End of line 13 answers
Improve cartoning, case sealing, shrink wrapping, case packing and dispatch inspection.
What information is needed to specify equipment for case taping?What information is needed to specify equipment for cartoning?What information is needed to specify equipment for shrink wrapping?What information is needed to specify equipment for sleeve wrapping?What information is needed to specify equipment for L-sealing?What information is needed to specify equipment for case packing?What information is needed to specify equipment for tray packing?What information is needed to specify equipment for pallet wrapping?What information is needed to specify equipment for print-and-apply labelling?What information is needed to specify equipment for checkweighing?What information is needed to specify equipment for metal detection?What information is needed to specify equipment for dispatch packing?What information is needed to specify equipment for induction foil sealing?
Automation and conveyors 19 answers
Solve tipping, back-pressure, transfer, feeding, accumulation and line-integration problems.
What information is needed to specify automation for lightweight bottles?What information is needed to specify automation for tall unstable bottles?What information is needed to specify automation for glass containers?What information is needed to specify automation for flexible pouches on conveyors?What information is needed to specify automation for cartons and cases on conveyors?What information is needed to specify automation for small components?What information is needed to specify automation for caps and closures?What information is needed to specify automation for pumps and trigger closures?What information is needed to specify automation for mixed products on one line?What information is needed to specify automation for fragile products on conveyors?What information is needed to specify automation for wet containers?What information is needed to specify automation for sticky products and packs?What information is needed to specify automation for high-speed packaging lines?What information is needed to specify automation for multi-format packaging lines?What information is needed to specify automation for manual-to-automatic production?What information is needed to specify automation for complete filling and packing lines?What information is needed to specify automation for component bowl feeding?What information is needed to specify automation for production line accumulation?What information is needed to specify automation for automatic bottle unscrambling?
Industries 40 answers
Customer-focused answers for food, drink, health, chemical, industrial, packing and logistics operations.
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Planning and improvement 20 answers
Measure and improve production performance, safety, validation, maintenance, sustainability and investment decisions.
When should specialist support be used for line speed?When should specialist support be used for format changeovers?When should specialist support be used for planned maintenance?When should specialist support be used for production downtime?When should specialist support be used for product giveaway?When should specialist support be used for packaging waste?When should specialist support be used for operator workload?When should specialist support be used for overall equipment effectiveness?When should specialist support be used for machine safety?When should specialist support be used for hygienic design?When should specialist support be used for production traceability?When should specialist support be used for process validation?When should specialist support be used for ATEX and hazardous areas?When should specialist support be used for sustainable packaging changes?When should specialist support be used for second-hand machinery?When should specialist support be used for critical spare parts?When should specialist support be used for utility planning?When should specialist support be used for factory acceptance testing?When should specialist support be used for site acceptance testing?When should specialist support be used for return on automation investment?
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