Common Issues and Troubleshooting with Screw Packing Machines

Material jams, counting errors, inaccurate packaging, the three most common problems

1.Material Jamming Problem

The screws get stuck during the conveying process, thus affecting the smooth operation of the packaging line. This is usually caused by unreasonable conveying pipeline design, mismatch between screw size and conveying device, or equipment failure.

• It is recommended to give the screws to be packaged to the manufacturer for testing when purchasing a screw packing machine, so that there is basically a 90% chance that the material will not be jammed during subsequent use.
• Use a conveying pipeline that matches the screw size,
• Regularly check and adjust the conveying device.

2.Count Error

If the counting system fails, the number of screws in the packaging bag may be inaccurate, seriously affecting product quality.

Counting errors are usually caused by excessive dust, iron filings or garbage such as plastic film and paper blocking the fiber optic sensor, as well as fiber optic sensor failure, improper machine settings or aging equipment.

The solution is to regularly calibrate the counting system, perform hygienic maintenance and machine inspections to ensure the accuracy of the sensor.

3.Incomplete Packaging

Inaccurate packaging includes problems such as misaligned seals and incomplete bagging. This is usually caused by improper equipment settings, poor packaging materials or worn sealing parts.

To avoid these problems, the packaging effect can be optimized by checking the sealing system and adjusting the sealing temperature or pressure.

في نفس الوقت, make sure to use high-quality packaging film and replace blade wear parts regularly.

Routine inspection and maintenance

To ensure the long-term stable operation of the screw packing machine, it is very important to regularly check the key components of the equipment. Routine inspection and maintenance include:

• Counter inspection: Regularly calibrate the counter and test the fiber optic sensor to ensure accurate counting.
• Conveyor system inspection: Check the conveyor belt, vibrating feeding system and screw unloading track to ensure that there is no jamming.
• Sealing device inspection: Check the sealing temperature and pressure to ensure the sealing of the packaging bag.
• Equipment cleaning: Regularly clean the inside and outside of the equipment to prevent dust or debris from affecting the operation of the equipment.

Through regular maintenance, you can extend the service life of the screw packing machine and improve the stability of the machine.

We recommend that you read our article on key features of high-performance screw packing machine to gain a deeper understanding of how to improve the efficiency of your screw packing machines and reduce the chances of failure.