8 things you need to know before buying your next packaging machine
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Many different factors you should consider when you choose a new packaging machine for your operation. We will give you a few things to keep in mind when buying packaging machinery.
What are you packing?
Maybe you know what you are packing. But it is important that you have all the information available as you will need to forward all the information to the person you are discussing about the machine.
What are you packing, how much do you want to produce, etc.? This will be important as you can consider the best options for your business and product goals.
How do you want it built?
Do you want the new packaging machine to be modular or more complex? What matters to you is that the machine is built for future development? Be sure to keep long-term goals so that you can invest in machines that can grow with you and your company.
Flexibility considerations - Will machines be dedicated to a single product line, or multiple products? There are advanced machines available that can automatically adjust to automatically pack different product sizes in the production line, but is this important for you? You have to know what you need.
What is your available space?
You need to have an understanding of what suits your facility. You might find the machine you feel would be great for your packaging - but then find it too large for your actual floor space.
You also need to consider your employees moving around, and what is the optimal space for movement. There is enough space to carry out warranty on the packaging machine maintenance. Can you install a mezzanine floor to take advantage of limited floor space with the space above the machine?
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It is important that you not only achieve your production volume for your customers, but also exceed that quantity. The more you can produce in a short period of time, the greater the chances of the contract and the more customers you have, but don't forget to be able to meet productivity.
Will your company be able to keep up with growing demand? You don't want to get overwhelmed and lose your business because of missed commitments because you can't keep up.
Create a strategy in the plan to increase volume. When choosing your packaging machinery, you should understand how quickly it can revolve around packaged products and future development plans.
