Tips for maintaining vegetable filling machines

Maintaining your vegetable filling machines can give you stress-free operations for years to come. Multi-Fill provides the following expert tips for the proper care and maintenance of your volumetric filling machines.

Adhere to a preventative maintenance schedule

Preventative maintenance is integral in increasing the lifespan of your vegetable filling machine. Just as with any other heavy machinery such as a car, it is essential to check your filling machine periodically to avoid any big issues and achieve optimal production levels.

Conducting preventative maintenance tasks such as lubricating the various components and inspecting the machine regularly can reduce the incidence of damage, both minor and major, thereby saving money as well as preventing production downtime that can cost you money. At Multi-Fill, we strive to satisfy our customers with proper care and maintenance being at the top of the list.

Understand your spare parts list

When you install a vegetable filling machine, you will also receive a spare parts list, which is generally categorized into:

1.     High-wear parts

2.     Medium-wear parts

3.     Low-wear parts

As high-wear parts are not standard and may have shorter lifespans, it is always recommended to keep them in stock at your factory or warehouse. If you do not have these parts at hand, waiting for them to be shipped to you can result in machine downtime and economic losses.

One major advantage of the Multi-Fill is that there are very few wear parts. Many of our machines have been in continuous operation for 30 years or more, depending on the speed of your factory line. Speak with our team today to find out if the Multi-Fill is appropriate for your application.

Plan for upgrades and obsolescence

With the fast-growing nature of technology, machines and components quickly turn obsolete. Vegetable filling machines, too, may need to be upgraded or replaced (especially if they are not well maintained).

Maintain communication with the manufacturer of your filling machines so they can notify you of new upgrades or if the production of certain components or parts of the machine is being phased out or stopped. At Multi-Fill, we work closely with our customers to ensure there is a proactive plan in place for replacements or upgrades. We recently worked with a manufacturer who had a machine that had been in operation for forty years. With minimal upgrades, it has been able to keep pace with manufacturing technological change.

If you have a vegetable filling machine installed at your premises, you understand the importance of maintaining it well.

Contact Multi-Fill for more information on proper care and maintenance of your filling machine.