Automation in food packaging is not just the latest trend, it’s also more in line with the latest food safety guidelines and cost-efficient. Especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, automation and robotic technology is a necessity.
Automated case packing technology is an essential part of the end of the line packaging for all packaged edibles. Be it frozen products, canned goods, or breakfast cereal.
Investing in quality case packing machinery can seriously up your packaging game by streamlining production and saving costs. It’s also one of the major investment decisions you will make for your company. One that'll have far-reaching impacts on your overall production process. It'll increase the efficiency of your production line, and inherently, your bottom line.
When it comes to choosing case packing machinery, research is key. Always vet all potential suppliers and machinery models/types carefully.
Before you start shopping for case packing machinery for your brand, it’s vital to answer some basic questions about your specific product needs. Determine what goals you expect to meet by adding new case packers into your production line. Clarifying these get-go expectations can potentially save you thousands of dollars worth of wasted resources.
Here are four main things to consider while selecting the right case packing machinery:
The type of machinery you require will mainly be determined by the type of edible product you need to package. Here are some main considerations regarding your product:
Edibles have specific requirements and will need to meet different regulatory guidelines. Educate yourself on all the health and safety requirements set by regulatory bodies in your area. Make sure you select a case packing machine that can package your product in accordance with these laws.
Keeping these factors in mind will ensure that you choose equipment that suits your product specifications best:
All of these factors will need to be accommodated by the case packer you bring into your production line.
The case packing system you invest in needs to:
To ensure ideal conditions for your edible product, select case packing machinery that can cater to precise temperature requirements.
The ecological impact of your case packing assembly line is also important to consider here. Make sure the machinery you buy:
Adding on new case packing machinery is great, but it will have little benefit if it’s not a good fit with the current assembly line at your factory. That’ll depend on your existing machinery layout and its space requirements. Here are some dynamics to configure before you order or lease new case packing equipment for your factory:
The efficiency of packing material used by case packing machinery can make or break your entire product. Here are some considerations to check out in any case packing system you’re interested in:
Sourcing the raw material required by any new case packing system needs to be worked out before you invest. Covid-19 has disrupted many supply chains and reinforced the importance of sourcing easily available raw materials.
Whether it’s ridged, semi-rigid, or flexible packing material you require, ensuring its long-term availability first makes more business sense.
Ensure that the machinery you are about to invest in uses food-safe packaging material if needed. All secondary and primary material used needs to adhere to local safety standards and regulations.
Environmental consciousness is on the rise among consumers. Not all case packing machinery can handle eco-friendly packing materials equally well. A huge drawback if your brand is aiming to target certain markets.
Secondary packaging done by case packing machinery might be the last stop in the production line for the product. But it’s the first thing your customer will see and so, it needs to be impactful.
Consider how difficult it might be to print, cut, and label any potential packaging material. Will you need to out-source the sizing and cutting or can your prospective case packing system do that on-site?
The amount of handling and travel your product’s packaging needs to sustain in its journey should also be factored in. Use packing material that can withhold potential rough handling, bumps, and scrapes along the way. You need machinery that can seal, fold and wrap your product correctly as well.
Now that you know what to look for in case packing machinery for your company, it's time to get ahead of the competition and get the perfect case packing system custom-made for your product.
Our super helpful representatives at BluePrint Automation will help you select the system right for you and answer any questions you might have.
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