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Integrated packaging line design

"FROM PROCESS TO PALLET"

Your Partner in Packaging Automation


At MAC Automated Packaging Solutions, we specialize in turning your manual packaging lines into automated, high-efficiency systems. From initial audits to project commissioning, our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each manufacturing operation. With our expertise, you can expect top-tier equipment recommendations, detailed 2D and 3D renderings, and seamless project management.

WORKING TOGETHER

Integration Steps


01

Define project goals and requirements

Identify the specific packaging requirements, such as packaging speed, types of products to be packaged, and required output capacity.
Determine the available space for the packaging line and any other constraints. 

02

Select Packaging Equipment

Research different types of packaging equipment available in the market, such as fillers, sealers, labeling machines, and conveyors.
Evaluate the compatibility of the equipment with the products to be packaged and the production requirements

03

Develop draft layout of line

Create a layout plan for the packaging line that includes the placement of each piece of equipment, conveyor belts, and any additional components required.
- Consider the flow of materials and products throughout the packaging process to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime

04

Integrate automation controls

Select a suitable automation control system for the packaging line, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) or SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
- Design the control system logic to automate the packaging process and monitor performance in real-time

05

Test and validate packaging line

Conduct thorough testing of the packaging line to ensure that all equipment is operating correctly and meeting the specified requirements.
- Validate the performance of the packaging line by running test runs with sample products to verify packaging quality and efficiency

06

Train operators and maintenance staff

Provide training to operators and maintenance staff on how to operate the automated packaging line safely and efficiently.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintenance schedules to ensure the proper functioning of the equipment

07

Install the automated packaging line

Install the packaging equipment according to the final layout plan and integrate the automation controls.
- Conduct a final validation of the packaging line to ensure that everything is functioning as intended before full production begins

08

Monitoring and Optimization

Implement a monitoring system to track key performance indicators such as production output, downtime, and quality metrics.
 - Regularly review the system performance, identify areas for improvement, and optimize the packaging process accordingly

Equipment Portfolio


View our selection of automation products to produce the most efficient systems available!


Scales

  • Stationary
  • Linear
  • Combination

Fillers

  • Piston
  • Gravity
  • Overflow
  • Pump
  • Auger
  • Volumentric

Cappers

  • Inline Automatic
  • Chuck
  • Snap on
  • Spindle

Labelers

  • Pressure sensitive
  • Roll Fed
  • Sleeve
  • Print & Apply
  • Wrap-around



Erectors

  • Case
  • Tray
  • Wrap-around
  • Bliss Box

Packers

  • Vertical Case
  • Horizontal Case
  • Robotic Case
  • Wrap-around Case
  • Drop
  • Tray

Sealers

  • Heat
  • Impulse
  • Vacuum
  • Band
  • Induction

Palletizers

  • Conventional
  • Robotic
  • High Level
  • Low Level
  • Hybrid

Wrappers

  • Flow HFFS
  • Shrink
  • Stretch
  • Over wrappers
  • VFF

Cartoners

  • Vertical
  • Horizontal
  • End Load
  • Top Load
  • Wrap Around

Conveyors

  • Belt
  • Roller
  • Chain
  • Slat
  • Modular Belt (plastic)
  • Spiral
  • Air

Buffers

  • Accumulators
  • Spiral Conveyors
  • Vertical lift Conveyors
  • Bi-Directional

How It Works


1. Contact us

Contact us by phone, email, or via the contact form.

2. Tell us your needs

Describe your project and tell us your budget. 

3. Approve estimate

We'll prepare a plan for you to review and approve. 

4. Project kick-off

Once we've agreed on all the details, we'll get started.

5. Project ends

Project ends on time, and when you're fully satisfied.

Book a consultation

Have a question? We’re here to help. Send us a message and we will contact you within 24 hours.

Our Impact in Numbers


30+

Years of experience

18%

Average increase in production efficiency

98%

Customer satisfaction rate

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