Learn what impacts changeover speed and why “changeover time” makes a difference to your line’s efficiency and productivity.
Secondary Packaging 101
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 What is machine efficiency? It sounds like it should be straightforward. In practice, it’s one of the most misused and misunderstood metrics in secondary packaging. Here’s what it actually means and how to calculate it correctly. The Basic Definition Machine efficiency measures how much of your machine’s theoretical output capacity you actually achieve during … 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
