Introduction 3. The development of packaging machinery has made it possible to efficiently produce packaged goods in large quantities and a wide variety of forms. ⚫ The many operations involved in the preparation of a package are performed by a number of different machines in a packaging line. These operations include: measuring and filling the product closing or sealing the container applying a label Checkweighing inspecting preparing the individual packages for shipment
Introduction 3. The development of packaging machinery has made it possible to efficiently produce packaged goods in large quantities and a wide variety of forms. ⚫ The many operations involved in the preparation of a package are performed by a number of different machines in a packaging line. These operations include: measuring and filling the product closing or sealing the container applying a label Checkweighing inspecting preparing the individual packages for shipment
The Packaging Line 1. What is it? ⚫ The packaging line consists of a group of packaging machines with controls that make them work together as one. ⚫ Although the separate machines may have been designed and built by different companies, they are linked together and controlled as a synchronized unit. ⚫ Packaging lines are made up of groups of packaging machines in much the same way that the machines are constructed from components
The Packaging Line 1. What is it? ⚫ The packaging line consists of a group of packaging machines with controls that make them work together as one. ⚫ Although the separate machines may have been designed and built by different companies, they are linked together and controlled as a synchronized unit. ⚫ Packaging lines are made up of groups of packaging machines in much the same way that the machines are constructed from components
The Packaging Line 2. What can it do? ⚫ Converting the product it receives from the production line into individual and grouped packages. These packages provide protection for the products, identification of the contents, decoration, advertising, instructions, and a means for distribution through the system and eventually to the user
The Packaging Line 2. What can it do? ⚫ Converting the product it receives from the production line into individual and grouped packages. These packages provide protection for the products, identification of the contents, decoration, advertising, instructions, and a means for distribution through the system and eventually to the user
The Packaging Line ⚫ In many plants, the packaging line is physically attached to the production line so that product is fed directly into the packaging line by a conveyor system. In these systems, the production and packaging lines operate as an integrated system. However, the production and packaging lines are frequently separated. Some operations ship bulk product to a contract packager in a remote location. ⚫ The packaging line receives the product, containers, lids, adhesives, labels, wrapping material, and other materials that are needed for the package. The machines use these materials to form, fill, seal, and deliver a complete package
The Packaging Line ⚫ In many plants, the packaging line is physically attached to the production line so that product is fed directly into the packaging line by a conveyor system. In these systems, the production and packaging lines operate as an integrated system. However, the production and packaging lines are frequently separated. Some operations ship bulk product to a contract packager in a remote location. ⚫ The packaging line receives the product, containers, lids, adhesives, labels, wrapping material, and other materials that are needed for the package. The machines use these materials to form, fill, seal, and deliver a complete package
The Packaging Line [For example] a bottled beer procedure: ⚫ The bottles are fed into its packaging line through a uncasing machine ⚫ The bottles are cleaned ⚫ The liquid filler measures the beer and fills the bottle ⚫ The bottle is capped ⚫ The filled bottle is inspected ⚫ The bottled beer is sterilized ⚫ A label is applied ⚫ The bottled beer is inserted into a box ⚫ The box is closed
The Packaging Line [For example] a bottled beer procedure: ⚫ The bottles are fed into its packaging line through a uncasing machine ⚫ The bottles are cleaned ⚫ The liquid filler measures the beer and fills the bottle ⚫ The bottle is capped ⚫ The filled bottle is inspected ⚫ The bottled beer is sterilized ⚫ A label is applied ⚫ The bottled beer is inserted into a box ⚫ The box is closed