A automated packaging system can be broken down into a number of different phases, each of which plays a crucial part in taking product from the supply tank to the consumer or end user.  Over the next several weeks we will take a closer look at each of these phases individually to better understand the considerations in designing or planning a packaging system.  Before using a filler, capping machine, labeler or any other packaging machine, bottles or containers must be loaded on to the packaging line.  The first phase of a packaging system, loading containers, can be achieved in a number of different manners...Read more

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Though we have mentioned it before, it is still sure to surprise a number of people to learn that a growing number of colleges and universities around the United States are offering classes, undergraduate degrees and even some graduate degrees in packaging studies.  Though this may come as a surprise initially, when you consider that packaging has become a multi-billion dollar industry that has existed since the earliest times, it makes sense to train those that will inherit this industry in the history, technology and motivation behind the packaging...Read more

Industrial cleaners and chemicals can present unique challenges for a packaging line.  First and foremost, many of these cleaners and chemicals may be corrosive in nature, rendering the standard stainless steel construction of packaging machines nearly useless.  Other cleaners and chemicals may emit fumes that can be harmful if not handled correctly by the packaging system.  Finally, some of the products may include grit to assist in a cleaning process, presenting challenges for the filling machine.  While the filling and capping principles will remain standard for these products, the packaging machines themselves may be modified slightly to package these products consistently, efficiently and safely...Read more

While every product being packaged may use unique packaging equipment, there are certain packaging machines that are more popluar than others.  One of the reasons a specific packaging machine may be more popular is versatility.  A capping machine that can handle a wide range of caps, such as a spindle capper, will be more popular than an ROPP capper, which will usually require change parts for different ROPP caps. Other packaging machines may be more popular due to specific features, such as the overflow filler\'s ability to consistently fill to a level (making products with transparent packaging look good on the shelf).  Below is a brief description of some of the more popular packaging machinery produced by Liquid Packaging Solutions along with a YouTube link to see them for yourself...Read more

When discussing individual packaging machines, they are often categorized as automatic, semi-automatic or manual packaging machines.  Logically, when a person thinks of an automated packaging system, they have in mind a power conveyor system along with automatic rinsing machines, liquid fillers, capping machines, labeling equipment and other automatic packaging machines.  In reality, a packaging system can be set up in a number of ways that may utilize some automatic packaging machinery, some semi-automatic machinery and even some manual packaging equipment or labor.  For example, a packaging line may automate the filling, capping and labeling process using a power conveyor to move bottles through these phases.  However, once labeled, the bottles may move to non-power conveyors for the packing phases of the packaging lines...Read more

The Automatic Inverting Air Rinsing Machine from Liquid Packaging Solutions allows for liquid-free rinsing of containers on an automated packaging line.  The rinsing machine uses a power conveyor and an indexing system to move bottles into the rinse area where they are inverted over a basin and blasted with compressed air to remove dust and debris.  These rinsers are popular in the food and beverage industry as well as when dealing with pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products, where sanitary packaging lines are a necessity to avoid product contamination...Read more