Dizayn Makina D-22 Repair — No Manual, No History
Saturday morning, we were on the road down to Romford in Essex to look at a bulk pot-filling machine for a dairy customer, built around a Dizayn Makina D-22 lid-handling unit. Bigger than the one we looked at the week before — this one’s set up to run two lanes, filling 5 litre and 1 […]
Recent work Installation and Commissioning VFFS line
One of the recent projects we’ve successfully completed was the installation and commissioning of a new production line designed to fill sauce into pouches using a Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) packing machine by Rovema. The line had remained uncommissioned for 12 months for various reasons. By the time we got involved, a significant amount […]
Mindset to Improve: Overcoming Mental Barriers in Business Improvement
The Mind Games in the Improvement Process As someone who has been through the business improvement process with many companies, I have seen first-hand the results that can be achieved. I can also intuitively spot the problems holding a business back. However, what always amazes me is how difficult it is for others to believe […]
Markem 2200 Labeler set up
Configuring the Markem-Imaje 2200 Series Labeler The Markem-Imaje 2200 series labellers operate using the COLOS software, which provides multiple configuration options to ensure precise and efficient labelling. This setup is crucial, especially when dealing with double application labelling, where labels are applied to both the side and the end of the cases. Below, we’ll cover […]
Allen Bradley Kx7000 servo drive errors
A Real-Life Breakdown Story This is a fresh and painful account of a recent breakdown we attended. A regular customer of ours has new Form Fill Pack machines installed in a brand-new facility. The oldest machine hasn’t been in operation for more than 12 months. With three lines and a lot going on in getting […]
Manufacturing Improvements and OEE
Manufacturing Improvements and OEE: Boosting Efficiency & Performance It was a Friday afternoon, I was making my way home when the phone started ringing. A food manufacturer in the ready meals space was on the other end. They were having some problems and needed to improve their efficiency to get more production out of the […]
Engineering Support For Manufacturers- What The Industry Is Missing
Testing a Faulty Electric Motor
Testing a Faulty Electric Motor: Electric motors are essential components in various applications, from industrial machinery to household appliances. Understanding how to test a faulty electric motor can save time and money. This blog post delves into the details of how to test a faulty electric motor, some of the test methods in this blog […]
How to Test a Variable Frequency Drive, VFD or Invertor
In this guide, we’ll delve into the process of testing an Inverter or a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). Many engineers are unaware of how to test these devices, even though they are very common in Factory machinery. Let’s break down the process step by step. This blog post started life as a video on our […]
Zero Volt Contact Explained
Understanding Zero Volt or Volt-Free Contacts: Demystifying the Terminology There’s a common misconception surrounding the term “volt-free contact.” Even seasoned engineers sometimes grapple with its exact meaning partly due to the variety of names it goes by. In this post, we’ll dive deep into what a volt-free contact is, its applications, and why it’s essential […]