To ensure your packaging machine operates efficiently and has a long service life, regular maintenance is crucial. Here are some simple yet essential maintenance steps to help you easily manage your equipment:
9 Key Steps for Routine Maintenance of Packaging Machines: Applicable to Most Packaging Machines
Cleaning and Hygiene Management
At the end of each workday or after use, always disconnect the power supply and thoroughly clean the worktable, removing dust, debris, and residual materials from the machine. If you are using a food packaging machine, parts that come into contact with food, such as hoppers and conveyor belts, require additional sterilization to ensure food safety and hygiene.
Daily Lubrication and Rust Prevention
Regularly check the lubrication status of transmission parts, bearings, and gears. For areas prone to wear, such as gears and component joints, it is recommended to use aerospace-grade anti-rust lubricating oil for lubrication, typically once a week, to avoid dry friction and component damage. Be careful not to let the lubricant come into contact with wires, as this may cause short circuits.
Fastener Inspection
Regularly inspect screws, nuts, and other fasteners to ensure they are not loose. Pay special attention to parts that experience more vibration, such as sealing devices and cutting blades. Elastic components like springs should also be replaced periodically to maintain their elasticity.
Blade and Molder Maintenance
After the cutting blade has completely cooled, spray it with anti-rust oil and use a brush to clean the molder, sealing device, and blade to ensure no foreign objects interfere with machine operation. Regularly check the sharpness of the blade and replace it promptly if damaged.
Belt Cleaning and Replacement
Wipe the belt with a damp cloth to prevent slipping. Since belts are prone to wear, it is recommended to inspect and replace them every few months, depending on your usage intensity.
Electrical System Inspection
Regularly check wires, electrical components, and terminals for looseness or aging, and replace damaged parts promptly. Additionally, clean the electrical control box to prevent dust or moisture from affecting the normal operation of the electrical control system.
Pneumatic Equipment Maintenance
If your packaging machine is equipped with pneumatic devices, check the air pressure daily before startup and ensure the air pump and cylinders are well-sealed.
Sensor and Weighing System Calibration
Regularly calibrate the machine’s sensors, color mark sensors, and weighing systems to ensure packaging accuracy remains at its best.
Maintenance Record Keeping
It is recommended to create a daily maintenance log to record cleaning, lubrication, part replacements, and troubleshooting activities, along with their completion times. This not only helps track the machine’s condition but also provides a reference for future maintenance.
Vertical Packaging Machine Maintenance Guide: Practical Tips to Ensure Efficient Operation
Vertical packaging machines may experience common issues such as delayed sealing, non-functional lifters, or blades that struggle to cut. To help you better maintain your equipment and avoid these problems, here are some practical maintenance tips:
Pre-Operation Check
The day before work, check the air triple valve in the oil tank to ensure the oil level is above 1/3. If it is below 1/3, inject 20# pure oil until the tank is about half full. This ensures the lubrication system operates smoothly and prevents wear due to insufficient oil.
Horizontal Sealing Support Lubrication
Add 20# lubricating oil to the horizontal sealing support daily to reduce friction and extend the life of the sealing device.
End-of-Day Cleaning
At the end of each workday, remove any unused packaging film to prevent bending or deformation of the support tube. This step not only protects the equipment but also prepares it for the next day’s work.
Sealing Surface Cleaning
If material residue is found on the vertical or horizontal sealing surfaces during startup, stop the machine immediately and clean the sealing teeth with a copper brush. This prevents material buildup from affecting sealing quality and ensures consistent packaging performance.
By following these simple maintenance steps, you can significantly reduce the failure rate of your vertical packaging machine and keep it operating at peak performance.
Pillow Packaging Machine Maintenance
Pillow packaging machines (also known as horizontal packaging machines) may experience issues such as poor sealing, unsealing at the seal, or delayed packaging. To address these problems, you can take the following steps:
Sealing Blade Cleaning
Use a wire brush coated with lubricant to remove film fragments adhered to the end sealing blade, ensuring the blade surface is clean and preventing sealing issues.
Feeding Mechanism Cleaning
Use compressed air to remove product debris from the feeding mechanism, middle seal, and end seal areas, preventing material buildup that could lead to uneven packaging or poor sealing.
With the above maintenance tips for pillow packaging machines, you can effectively avoid common issues like poor sealing or delayed packaging. However, if you want to dive deeper into more faults and solutions, such as dull blades, lifter failures, or electronic control system issues, check out our detailed guide: “Top 10 Common Issues with Flow Packaging Machines and How to Solve Them”—your go-to resource for quick diagnostics and professional repair solutions!
Pre-Made Bag Packaging Machine Maintenance
Pre-made bag packaging machines are widely used in industries such as food and pharmaceuticals, but their sealing blocks and transmission components require regular maintenance. Here are the steps you can follow:
Sealing Block Cleaning
Use a copper wire brush daily to clean the surface of the sealing block, ensuring the teeth are clean. This guarantees smooth and secure sealing of the bags.
Transmission Shaft Cleaning
Keep vertical and horizontal connecting shafts, as well as other rolling shafts, clean. Wipe the cutting blades and transmission components weekly with a clean cloth to prevent dust or debris from affecting the machine’s operation.
Pneumatic and Vacuum System Maintenance
Regularly clean the filters of the pneumatic and vacuum systems to ensure stable air pressure and avoid poor packaging results due to insufficient pressure.
Electrical System Cleaning
Clean the electrical control system weekly to remove dust and debris, preventing circuit shorts or poor contact.
conclusion
Whether it’s flow packaging machines or a doypack packaging machine, regular maintenance is essential to ensure efficient operation and extend service life. By following the maintenance steps above, you can effectively reduce equipment failures, improve packaging efficiency, and maintain consistent product quality.
If you have any problems with the maintenance of the machine you purchased from EasternPack, please feel free to contact our technical support team and we will be happy to help you!