Learn what impacts changeover speed and why “changeover time” makes a difference to your line’s efficiency and productivity.
Mercy Berglund
Introduction What does line speed mean? Line speed is one of the most cited specs in secondary packaging and also one of the most frequently misunderstood. When an OEM says their machine runs at “30 cases per minute,” that statement means almost nothing without context. Here’s why and what you should actually be asking. The … Read more
Understand what a good FAT looks like so you can help protect your investment.
Introduction At a Glance Machine efficiency measures how much of your machine’s output capacity you achieved during a defined period. So, if your machine could run 30 cases per minute (CPM), but you’re only running 24 CPM, then your line is operating at 80% efficiency. It’s a straightforward concept, but with some complicated caveats: How … Read more
Introduction What is sanitary design in packaging equipment? Sanitary design is a set of engineering principles that govern how equipment is constructed to facilitate cleaning, minimize contamination risk, and support food safety compliance. It’s a standard expectation in certain CPG segments — and largely irrelevant in others. Knowing which category your application falls into helps you … Read more
