The ultimate guide for cleaning and maintaining automatic packaging machines

The ultimate guide for cleaning and maintaining automatic packaging machines
Like other machines, at some time, you need to clean, maintain or troubleshoot the automatic packaging machine.
Depending on the complexity of the machine, this may be a boring process. The situation is worse when you are not familiar with automatic capsule filling technology.
In this simple guide, I will focus on two basic aspects:
1. How to clean the automatic packaging machine
2. Lubrication automatic capsule filling machine
But before I start to discuss these three topics, you need to remember some key aspects.
1. Only trained and certified technicians can repair, adjust or open the capsule filler
These people know and understand all important parts of the automatic capsule filling machine. In addition, they understand the working principle of these machines, whether it is tamping needle type gauge wrapper.
Some parts of the machine can only be adjusted by the manufacturer or its technicians. A good example is the cam system that drives the swing bar on the packaging machine.
2. Read the user manual and machine specifications
All automatic capsule filling machines are attached with a set of instructions (user manual/guide). Before starting any maintenance process, you need to understand all aspects of this document.
This should be your guide throughout the process.
3. The machine operator/qualified technician can clean or maintain the machine
Allowing unqualified personnel to clean the machine may damage the machine or fail to follow the approved procedures. This will void your warranty.
With all these in mind, let's start our maintenance process.
How to clean the automatic packaging machine
Cleaning and packaging machine is an important procedure and requirement specified in cGMP/GMP regulations.
Note: Do not perform any maintenance or cleaning process when the machine is connected to the power supply - turn off the automatic packaging machine.