Packaging machine selection strategy: comprehensive analysis from speed to stability

In the food, daily chemical, pharmaceutical and other industries, packaging machines are almost indispensable equipment. Choosing the right machine will improve production line efficiency, reduce complaints, and add points to the brand image; but once the selection is wrong, you may face the troubles of "not running fast", "not sealing firmly", "many faults", and even affect the delivery rhythm.

So, when purchasing a packaging machine, what parameters and performance indicators should we focus on?

01｜Don't just focus on "speed", matching the beat is more important
When many companies choose equipment, they are most concerned about "how many packages per minute".
But in reality, the maximum speed of a single device ≠ the improvement of the entire line's production capacity.

The speed of the packaging machine should be coordinated with the upstream production beat and the downstream packing beat, otherwise it is easy to cause problems such as material jamming, material stacking, and overload alarm. When configuring the entire line system, Maike Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. often adapts the beat according to the customer's entire line layout and the actual material status to ensure that "it is not a certain machine that is fast, but the entire line is stable."

02｜Stability determines whether you can "run for a long time"
Speed ​​is one thing, but stability is the core that really affects production continuity.

Common factors that affect stability include:

The film stretching system is not accurately controlled, resulting in deviation of the seal;

The feeding mechanism has large vibrations, which affects the consistency of packaging molding;

The servo system is improperly adjusted, and the machine is prone to shut down due to overload;

The degree of modularization is low, and a certain part of the failure requires the whole machine to be shut down for maintenance.

The control system capabilities and integrated design of the equipment manufacturer directly determine the difficulty of your future equipment maintenance and maintenance.

03｜Strong versatility ≠ true "multi-purpose"
Some manufacturers claim that "one machine has multiple uses", but in actual use, switching is time-consuming and affects accuracy.
If your production line involves multiple packaging specifications (such as small bags + large bags, single row + double row), you must pay attention to the equipment's:

Quick changeover mechanism (such as CNC adjustment, handwheel positioning)

Multi-channel switchability

Software parameter memory function

In a project for a seasoning customer, Maike Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. adopted a modular switching structure and servo adjustment system to achieve "tool-free specification change within 2 minutes", effectively improving the efficiency of production change.

04｜Adaptability to packaging film
Packaging film is the key to "running" or "running out of problems".

When selecting equipment, you need to pay attention to whether the machine can adapt to the type of film you commonly use, such as:

OPP/CPP
PET/PE
Aluminum-coated film, composite film, co-extruded film, etc.

Different film materials have different heat sealing temperature ranges and tensile properties, which need to be evaluated in combination with the sealing temperature control system and tension control system of the equipment. Before the equipment leaves the factory, Maike Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. usually conducts parameter tests based on customer film samples to ensure that the sealing temperature, pressure, and time curves are accurately matched to reduce the risks caused by false sealing or bursting.

05｜Data capability is the basis for future expansion
If your factory already has an MES or WMS system, or plans to promote the construction of a smart factory in the future, then you must pay attention to the data collection and communication capabilities of the equipment.

For example:

Whether it supports production data upload (number of packages, downtime, cause of failure)
Whether it has a remote operation and maintenance interface
Whether it can be linked with a barcode scanner and a detector to achieve automatic rejection, traceability and other functions

Maike Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. has pre-set a variety of industrial communication protocols (such as Modbus, OPC-UA, etc.) in the new generation of packaging systems to facilitate later system upgrades and docking, and to ensure the long-term investment value of the equipment.

Conclusion: Packaging machine selection is a systematic decision, not a competition of who runs faster
Purchasing packaging equipment is not just about speed and price, but a comprehensive consideration from multiple dimensions such as whole-line matching, operation stability, and scalability.

Whether the equipment can truly be implemented as productivity depends on whether it adapts to your process rhythm, material form, and future development needs.
In this regard, Maike Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. has formed a set of "scenario-oriented" selection methods through long-term front-line project experience accumulation, helping customers avoid pitfalls in the selection stage, ensuring that the equipment is worth buying, stable in use, and fast in expansion.