pmpnews.com • Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News Fall 2016 20
Automation
3 Ways to Ensure Your
Pharma Filler Is Operating
Effciently
There are specifc steps you can take to avoid downtime and other situations
that can impact effciency.
By Krys Beal, E-PAK Machinery
I
nefciency in liquid-filling opera-
tions for pharmaceutical products
can result in a significant reduc-
tion of productivity and profit-
ability. Thankfully, there are ways
companies can avoid issues of inef-
ciency and keep their production lines
consistently efective.
1. Perform Regular Preventa-
tive Maintenance on Liquid Fill-
ing Machines. Like many other
types of packaging machines, liquid
fillers wear down over time. Certain
parts will eventually require replace-
ment to keep the machinery func-
tioning optimally, and the best way
to make sure all of your parts are in
working condition is to perform pre-
ventative maintenance checks at regu-
lar intervals.
Sometimes it isn't easy to detect
any inefciency, but closely inspecting
liquid-filling equipment can help pro-
duction line managers and employees
detect potentially problematic parts
and address any issues before they
worsen. Taking these steps can also
help you avoid costly breakdowns and
downtime that occur when machinery
fails, allowing your facility to remain at
its most productive.
E-PAK Machinery's capping machine for pharmaceuticals.
Sometimes it isn't easy to detect any ineffciency,
but closely inspecting liquid-flling equipment can
help detect potentially problematic parts.
