Introduction: The “Pipe” vs. The “Valve” In the world of packaging automation, terminology matters. We often hear project managers ask, “Can’t we just use a conveyor to feed the scale?” The short answer is: You can, but you shouldn’t. While both machines move product, they serve fundamentally different engineering functions. Confusing the two is a […]

Introduction: The Cost of a Mismatch In automated packaging, there is no “one-size-fits-all” feeder. We have seen factories try to use a standard inclined belt to feed sticky marinated meat, only to face hourly jams. We have seen others use vibratory pans for fine milk powder, creating massive dust clouds and weight inaccuracies. Choosing the

Introduction: The “First Mile” of Automation When a packaging line underperforms, the blame often falls on the “star” equipment: the Multihead Weigher or the VFFS bagger. Engineers tweak the weigher’s vibration or adjust the bagger’s sealing time, yet the efficiency issues persist. Why? Because the root cause is often upstream. The problem is rarely the