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 […]
Why a Planned Maintenance Schedule is Essential for VFFS Packing Lines
Planned Maintenance Schedule for VFFS Packing Lines A little while ago, I quoted for a job to write and execute a Planned Maintenance Schedule for a VFFS packing line. This line encompassed several pieces of equipment: That’s quite a few pieces of kit. While some are pretty simple, each one requires a bespoke Planned Maintenance […]
Project Handover Accountability – Why Equipment Transfer Fails Without It
One of the most common challenges across engineering projects is the project handover process. Despite having procedures in place, many manufacturing sites still experience repeated failures during the final stages of project execution. The primary cause? A lack of project handover accountability and unclear ownership. At Engineering Support 24/7, we have seen this issue arise […]
A Call for Help from a Manufacturer: OEE Improvement and Manufacturing Efficiency
In the heart of every successful manufacturing operation lies a commitment to continuous improvement. Recently, a manufacturer reached out to us with a pressing issue: their production output had plummeted. It was clear they needed urgent engineering support to help restore efficiency and drive up their OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). We immediately conducted a detailed […]
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 […]
Creating Efficient Engineering Workshops
In September 2021, we were approached by a manufacturer building a new factory to assist in developing their engineering team. Essentially, we started with a blank slate. This was a vast space—600,000 sq. feet of factory floor, including a well-sized engineering workshop. Certain decisions had already been made, but the majority of the engineering workshop […]
Building Effective Engineering Teams
When stepping into a factory for the first time, one of the biggest frustrations is often the lack of structured procedures for standard engineering tasks. While Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are commonly used in production to ensure operators perform tasks efficiently and consistently, engineering teams often lack the same level of documentation and structure. Having […]
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 […]