To provide a procedure for cleaning of bottle filling machine and procedure for cleaning and operation of shrink-wrap machine. This method is applicable to the bottle-filling machine in liquid Department and Covers the cleaning and operation of the shrink-wrap machine used for shrink sealing of PVC film sleeve, over the packs of a product by application of heat, which is finally packed in a corrugated box.
RESPONSIBILITY
Production Chemist & Department In-charge and Operator, Packing Chemist.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Production Manager and QC Manager
Procedure for Cleaning of bottle machine
Run the machine empty till the product is
completely poured out.
Circulate Purified water for 10 Minutes.
Run the machine empty till all the water in
the tubes is completely poured out.
Dismantle all the parts in a reverse
manner.
Wash the parts with soap solution &
wash with water to remove traces of soap solution.
Keep all the washed parts in the S.S. container
& cover with the lid.
When needed for filling take out the
syringe, connect it to the machine, and run Purified water through it for 10 minutes.
Run the machine empty till all the water in the tube is completely poured out.
Work Instructions of Welding ProcessÂ
REPORTING
Carry out the cleaning procedure as per
above and enter into the B.M.R.
In case of any unusual observation, stop the activity and inform the Q.A. Department Â
Procedure for cleaning of shrink-wrap machine
Cleaning
De-dust the inside and outside machine with a dry cloth. Wipe the outer body of the machine with a wet cloth followed by a dry cloth
Operation
Start the conveyor belt of the machine first
before starting the thermostat and blower to start the heater.
Adjust the sealing temperature and conveyor
speed for a satisfactory shrink seal.
Individual packs are collected, placed in PVC sleeves, and kept on the conveyor belt for shrinkage.
NOTE
Continue to run the conveyor belt of the machine for at least 10 minutes, after switching off the thermostat to dissipate the heat.
