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Secondary Packaging 101

June 29, 2026May 12, 2026 by Mercy Berglund
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Three core specification documents—URS, FDS, and FRS—form the foundation of packaging equipment procurement and validation. Understanding their roles and the difference between them can save your project from FAT failures and costly rework.

Categories Secondary Packaging 101 Tags Equipment Validation, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), FDS, FRS, Site Acceptance Test (SAT), Specifications, System Integration, URS
June 30, 2026May 7, 2026 by Mercy Berglund
Maintenance process timeline with repair highlighted

Understand MTTR along with its components and drivers so you can identify where downtime actually happens and where to focus improvement effort for the fastest payback.

Categories Secondary Packaging 101 Tags Delays, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Reliability, Repairs
June 29, 2026May 7, 2026 by Mercy Berglund
Operator working on a machine's HMI, with a large checklist icon overlay

A machine risk assessment is a multi-stage process where OEMs, integrators, and end users each assess different hazards. Understanding who is responsible for what, prevents safety gaps.

Categories Secondary Packaging 101 Tags Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Risks, Safety, System Integrator (SI)
June 29, 2026April 17, 2026 by Mercy Berglund
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Understand what product orientation is, how it impacts your equipment, and what decisions need to be considered when choosing your packaging equipment.

Categories Secondary Packaging 101 Tags Across Machine (AM), Direction of Travel (DOT), Display-Ready, Loading, Product Orientation
June 29, 2026April 15, 2026 by Mercy Berglund
Bags of croutons on conveyor, arrow pointing down conveyor labeled DOT and arrow pointing across conveyor labeled AM

Learn the definitions of DOT and AM, how they affect your product and equipment, and what questions to ask before you spec a new machine.

Categories Secondary Packaging 101 Tags Across Machine (AM), Direction of Travel (DOT)
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