Introduction: The “Pacemaker” of Your Production When we audit underperforming packaging lines, the culprit is rarely the VFFS machine’s theoretical speed. The machine might be rated for 100 bags per minute, but the line only delivers 70. Where did the other 30 bags go? They were lost in the gaps, the jams, and the micro-stops […]

Introduction: Matching the Conveyor to the Task In an automated packaging system, efficiency relies on how effectively you move product between processes. While the Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machine is the star of the show, the supporting actors—the conveyors—determine the flow. Understanding the specific applications of belt conveyors is the first step in designing

Introduction: The “Invisible” Variable in OEE In the high-stakes world of automated packaging, engineers obsess over the speed of the Multihead Weigher and the seal integrity of the VFFS machine. Yet, one variable is often treated as an afterthought: the conveyor belt. Many factory managers assume that “a belt is just a belt.” They specify