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The Medical Professional’s Guide to Packaging Equipment

The medical profession involves several instruments, machines, and tools that must be packaged carefully to serve personnel and patients. Safeguarding equipment sterility is of the utmost importance. Medical products and medications have especially stringent packaging requirements.

Quality packaging should deliver a complete order without complications, be ready for storage, and meet all regulatory requirements. High Performance Packaging’s MultiVac packaging is one of the medical field’s top choices for a number of reasons:

  • Clinical Trials. Sometimes clinical trials require individual attention to each of the study’s participants. Labeling, package content and clean equipment are very important, especially in double-blind studies.
  • Medications and Supplements. Lifestyle products, like supplements and medications, need to remain fresh yet easily accessible. Pain medications can be abused, or the medicine can be compromised. MultiVac ensures these issues can be prevented. With clearly written labels and individual wrapping, portions can be controlled by patients or their caretakers.
  • Vials, liquids and ampoules are often very sensitive to a variety of outside sources. For instance, many medicines need to avoid light exposure, otherwise they break down.
  • Sterilization Control. MultiVac packaging keeps devices sterile and ready for immediate use. Sterile products allow for medical vending options, too. Vending machines are excellent for inventory control, but without a guarantee that the product’s quality will be safeguarded, they are unreliable.
  • Safeguarding Diagnostic Products. Doctors and nurses expect tests to be extremely accurate; otherwise their diagnosis might be incorrect. Diagnostic equipment needs to remain precise. MultiVac ensures proper handling of the manufacturer’s product.
  • Transportation Protection. Catheters, needles and sensitive electronics are all susceptible to damage during transport. Improperly sealed equipment may not calibrate correctly or might be broken upon arrival.
  • A number of products are needed to keep hospitals and other medical facilities running smoothly, so the transition between transportation and storage should be quick and easy. With proper labeling and organization, you can save precious man-hours that would otherwise be spent carefully sorting incoming materials.

MultiVac can meet custom packaging needs to give the medical field an edge. High Performance Packaging works to pinpoint the essential parameters around your product needs to design safe and reliable packaging solutions. We handle individual wrapping, multi-component products, diagnostic kits, pharmaceuticals and more.

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High Performance Packaging’s Guide to Buying Used Packaging Equipment

Buying used rather than new packaging equipment is an excellent business decision. It saves on overhead costs and is also environmentally friendly—a big plus for many consumers. However, there are always risks when buying used equipment. How can you ensure your used packaging equipment is up to the standards you expect?

There’s a right way and a wrong way to buy used packaging equipment. High Performance Packaging offers only the best in used packaging equipment—and here’s how you can tell.

Look at the company’s reputation

How long have they been in business? How many clients do they service? Do they offer services to ensure the quality of their used products? A company that can demonstrate expertise, customer service, and product quality through maintenance programs will likely be a good used equipment dealer. Ask references for information about timeliness, customer service quality, and overall satisfaction levels to back up a company’s claim before making the decision to purchase.

Are the prices competitive?

There are several used packaging equipment companies vying for your attention. Making the decision to buy used packaging equipment can often save your company hundreds or thousands of dollars when compared to new technologies. Look around at what competitors are offering to determine the average price for a piece of equipment. Once you’ve verified the price range, choose a company whose service you can depend on if your equipment malfunctions or something goes wrong.

Look for value adds

Companies that guarantee their products or services, provide maintenance and parts, and offer training programs for clients are offering far more than used equipment. They are offering a relationship to improve your work processes and gain future business. Companies that only act as a vendor may not support the products they sell or understand how the equipment should work.

A vendor that supports your packaging processes will provide assurance that your investment in their products and services meets your needs now and in the future.

Buying used equipment for your company can be a risk when you buy from the wrong vendor. High Performance Packaging takes the danger out of used equipment. With our help, you can make an economical, high quality choice for your packaging. Contact High Performance Packaging today to learn more about our used equipment and other offerings.

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6 Considerations When Buying V Blenders

Buying Used V Blenders

When manufacturers need to mass produce spice blends, dry food ingredients or other flavoring combinations, they generally turn to a cross flow blender. These sturdy machines are used in the food and agriculture industry, and save time by processing dry substances together for packaging.

The V blenders are power-driven v-shaped blending machines that are suspended in between stainless steel supports. Most machines include a starter box and one or two levels of power. The blender is rotated once, filled with ingredients to mix, and then leaves the blending machine through a singular outlet.

Considerations

Here are some considerations to keep in mind when you’re planning to purchase a V blender.

  1. Are you mixing powders or granules? These machines work well for dry goods and minimize the amount of dust or particulates that are thrown into the air in other blending processes.
  2. How much processing capacity do you need? V blenders come in a variety of different sizes to suit different industry needs, and you’ll need to estimate the amount of goods you’ll want to process per batch to determine the carrying capacity of the machine you need.
  3. Is it easily modified or disassembled for maintenance? V blenders that get backed up can cost your company time and money on the manufacturing floor. Make sure that the blender can easily be cleaned out if there is a backup to minimize the likelihood of needing to stop production for de-agglomeration.
  4. New or used? In most cases, a company can buy used processing machinery with no problem. In fact, companies like High Performance Packaging supports the quality of every used item we sell by offering extensive maintenance programs and ensuring our clients that equipment is up to standards before we sell.
  5. Do you need additional safety support? Some V blenders that are going to be placed in a heavily traveled workspace may need to be surrounded by safety railings. These may be attached after machine purchase or may be included with your equipment purchase.
  6. Do you need an intensifier bar? Some portable V blenders include an intensifier bar, which will speed up the processing time. Others may be fitted with the bar as a processing solution. Determine whether this feature is something that your company will need.

No matter how you plan to use your V blender, High Performance Packaging can help. Contact us today to learn more.

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Choosing the Best Packaging Machinery for Your Food Products

When your company is selling and shipping food, packaging is one of the most important parts of your product. Shipping food when its packaging has been damaged can cause health problems for those who purchase it—and this can mean expensive legal trouble for your company.

The packaging machine that is used also makes a difference in the quality of the product and the integrity of the packaging. There are several different types of food packaging machines that are responsible for filling and sealing everything that you see on store shelves from cereal to flour and juice.

Here is an overview of the two basic types of machinery used in many food packaging designs.

VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal)

VFFS equipment allows for product to be fed into a packaging design to a certain predetermined level after which, it will seal the packaging. Regardless of your sealing needs, many brands of these machines have changeover parts or settings that allows for multiple settings to be managed by a manufacturing facility. If you’ve ever opened a bag of potato chips, chances are it was filled and sealed with VFFS equipment. The machinery is a staple in the food industry for dry goods, frozen foods, coffees, teas and more.

HFFS (Horizontal Form Fill Seal)

These machines are used in a variety of industries, but in the food industry, they are particularly useful for packaging horizontally sealed products. These items could include cookies, hamburgers and other foods that need to be thermoformed (heating plastic to meet the needs of the packaging design). These machines are also useful in creating blister packs for spices and other dry goods packaged in single serving trays.

Benefits of Used Equipment

Depending on your needs, there is a VFFS or HFFS machine out there to fill them. Buy used packaging equipment to save money while increasing your bottom line quickly. Used equipment that has been refurbished will have passed rigorous inspections to ensure the quality is on the level of the best machinery in the industry. A few companies, like High Performance Packaging, will also offer a competitive maintenance program to ensure the quality of your purchase.

Whatever your package machinery needs, High Performance Packaging can help. Our experts can assist you picking the perfect equipment for your food product. Contact us today to learn more.

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High Performance Packaging’s PEAK Program

“Capture the PEAK” is our saying for ensuring overall equipment effectiveness over time. We partner with every customer we have to ensure our equipment delivers high quality yields with fewer issues over time. Your OEE line improvement metrics of availability, performance, and quality will increase when you work through our PEAK program.

PEAK stands for Packaging Excellence Achievement Know-how to provide you with the up-to-date knowledge and skill set your company needs to get the most out of your packaging equipment training. Whether you’re a machine operator or maintenance personnel, this customized packaging equipment training program is worth its salt.

PEAK Program Steps

The program features three steps to increase ROI (return on investment) in a measurable way. We can accomplish this by working with you to develop strategies to reduce downtime due to equipment failures and malfunctions, cost overruns, and inefficiencies.

Step 1 – We work with you to evaluate the total packaging operation. We assess everything from your personnel, product, equipment and current processes. In this initial step, we take the time to recognize shortcomings and do some brainstorming to get to the root of your productivity problems.

Step 2 – We help you prepare for the implementation of new strategies for performance enhancement. Our job is to help you find solutions by improving packaging efficiency, product quality, and asset utilization, and teaching shop floor staff necessary skills.

Step 3 – At this point, we work with you to implement the changes discussed in the first two steps and measure the performance against baseline numbers. Any extra optimizations that need to be tweaked will be addressed before we leave.

The program may take a few weeks or a few months to complete, depending on your company’s size. We work alongside you every step of the way to ensure quality, skills, and standards are being met to improve your OEE metrics in a measurable way.

After the Program

Upon completion of the PEAK program, High Performance Packaging will continue to work with your company to provide the necessary ongoing training and preventative maintenance for your personnel and equipment. We will cycle through the PEAK process as needed in the future to provide continual optimization and help you buy used packaging machines in the future as your company grows.

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Used Rovema Equipment

At High Performance Packaging, we believe that companies should have access to high quality packaging machinery that doesn’t break the bank, and that’s why we offer used equipment from a number of trusted brands, including Rovema.

Packaging Machinery Offered

Our inventory of used machinery from Rovema includes fillers (auger and cup), vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines, cartoners (vertical, continuous motion, and intermittent motion), and case packing machinery.  We at High Performance Packaging think that it’s important to provide sustainable options in order to reduce carbon footprints, and these machines help do just that.  In our inventory, we offer Rovema VFFS machines, which include such options as Stabilo Seal, zipper reclosure, peelable seal, hole punch and impulse sealing. Some of the advantages of these machines include the ability to run a wide range of materials, operator-friendly controls and touch screen integration, drawdown belts and much more. These used machines will work efficiently for years to come, and would be a good addition to nearly any packaging line.

Applications and Industries

Our used machinery is useful for many different industries, including the food industry. With the ability to package a wide range of products into different types of packages, these machines prove beneficial for many, many businesses. If you’re unsure of how to integrate these machines in your packaging line, we at High Performance Packaging are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Why Purchase Used Equipment from Us?

At High Performance Packaging, we believe that every company should have the option to use the best brands of equipment available. Unfortunately, sometimes quality machinery is cost-prohibitive for the companies that need it, leading those companies to settle for lesser products that can break sooner or function less efficiently. When you browse High Performance Packaging’s used selection, you’ll be able to source machinery from top brands like Rovema and more, all at great prices. Contact us today.

About Rovema

Rovema is a global leader in packaging equipment, offering a line of machinery that simplify the packaging process and make it more efficient. Rovema’s headquarters is in Lawrenceville, GA, but the company serves clients all over the world. When you’re looking for a versatile, reliable company for quality packaging machinery, you can expect the best from Rovema.

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Used KHS Bartelt Packaging Equipment

High Performance Packaging wants every business to have access to reliable packaging equipment that can enhance production lines. That’s why we offer used packaging machinery from leading brands like KHS Bartelt. Learn more about the processing systems and packaging equipment we offer from this top machinery manufacturer.

KHS Bartelt Packaging Machinery Available at High Performance Packaging

High Performance Packaging provides the used KHS Bartlet machines used for filling beverage products that the company is most known for. We also offer horizontal form fill seal machines that can be used at high speeds for a more efficient production line. We also have a stock of  pouch packaging equipment with available zipper feeds.

Industry Applications

High Performance Packaging offers used KHS Bartelt equipment that companies use as part of filling lines for a variety of beverage products, including soft drinks, beer, juices, sports and energy drinks, wine, sparkling wine, spirits, milk, sparkling water and still water. This equipment is also suitable for edible oils. Additionally, Bartelt used machinery can be used for nonfood items, such as liquid detergents, motor oil, fabric softeners and more.

Why Purchase Used Bartlet Equipment from High Performance?

At High Performance Packaging, we believe that companies should have access to the highest quality packaging equipment. However, new packaging machinery can be highly expensive and, therefore, may not fit into many company’s allocated budgets. They may then be forced to purchase equipment that is cheaper and of less quality. High Performance Packaging provides a cost-friendly alternative by offering high-quality used packaging machinery. We have a selection of equipment from leading manufacturers, including KHS Bartlet. By purchasing equipment from High Performance Packaging, you’ll save money and still get the excellent machinery you need. Although our equipment is used, it still works as well as new machinery without the high cost associated with newer products. Want to learn more about our selection of used packaging equipment? Contact us today.

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Used Ishida Packaging Equipment

High Performance Packaging believes every company should have access to high-quality packaging. We offer used packaging machinery that provides the leading quality companies need for their packaging lines, but at a reduced price from new equipment. Learn more about the used Ishida packaging equipment we offer.

Ishida Packaging Available from High Performance Packaging

At High Performance Packaging, we offer used Ishida equipment that is utilized for accurate and streamlined weighing, packaging and inspecting. We have used Ishida weight and packaging equipment, including multihead weighers, snack food bag makers, case packers, cut-gate weighers and conveyors. We also provide Ishida machinery for retail systems, such as price computing scales, countertop label printers, automatic wrappers, scale printers for pre pack, and more. For food processing, we have Ishida automatic wrappers, weigh pricer labelers, and information multi scales, as well as inline inspection, factory automation and logistics systems equipment.

Applications for Ishida Packaging

Companies can utilize Ishida manufacturing equipment for multiple industry applications. The Ishida used packaging equipment is most commonly used by those in the food industry for processing dry, fresh and frozen food. For dry foods, Ishida machinery can process snack foods, candies, confectioneries, pastas, teas, coffees, biscuits, cereal and health foods. This equipment can also process fruits, vegetables, salads, cheeses and other milk products, meat, poultry, seafood and more. In addition to food, Ishida equipment is also utilized in non-food manufacturing lines as well. The equipment can pack products like toys, books, direct mail, mobile phones, tobacco and much more.

Why Purchase Used Equipment from High Performance Packaging?

Almost all manufacturers want the best machinery used for their packaging lines. Oftentimes, though, the price of new machines can be far too high, forcing businesses to buy cheaper machines that are of lesser quality. Used packaging machines provide companies with an alternative that meets their needs, as well as their budgets.  At High Performance Packaging, we have a wide selection of industry-trusted manufacturers’ machinery, including Ishida products, to complete a variety of projects. To learn more about our selection of used packaging equipment, as well as the other brands we stock, get in touch with our team.

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How Can You Increase Your Line Speeds?

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In your line of work, time equals money. The more product you can package in a certain time frame, the better. Increasing your line speeds, for that reason alone, is a great thing. But how do you do it? There are a few different ways, and once you know these helpful tips, you’ll be surprised you didn’t look into it earlier.

First Things First: Training

The first thing you can do to increase your line speeds is to ensure that all of your employees are adequately trained on the machinery you’re using. If they have any hesitancy when it comes to doing their work, this can snowball and waste a lot of time over the course of a day, a week, or a month. Another thing to consider is to train employees on more than just the machine they primarily use—that way, if someone is out sick, another employee can easily take their place, resulting in no downtime.

Identify Slow Spots – Monitor the Line

Next, you’ll want to monitor your line closely to identify any slow spots. This can be done either manually or with cameras to reveal places where the line slows down. This could be a scale that isn’t accurate enough to move packages along quickly, a capping machine that has trouble fitting the caps to the container, or any number of other sections that don’t work as efficiently as they could. Once you identify the problem areas, you’ll know what you need to do next.

Automate Time-Costing Sections

Once you’ve located problem areas, you’ll be able to make decisions regarding what to do to remedy the issue. For instance, if it’s an issue of a part being worn down, you can replace the part. If the entire machine is working improperly, you can talk to a technician about repairs or replacement, if that’s necessary. If you’re noticing a bigger problem—for instance, your team has to manually add caps to containers instead of letting a machine do it, you can decide to automate that part of the line.

Boost Employee Morale

Finally, another step you can take to help speed up the work process in your plant is to boost employee morale. This is a bit more involved, but happy employees who feel like their job is important and necessary will feel more inclined to do their work better and more quickly. Look into ways to improve your staff’s attitude and morale, and you might be pleasantly surprised at how much productivity can increase.

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Cut Out the Middle Man: Purchase Packaging Materials from Your Machine Vendor

When you work in an industry that requires machinery and packaging materials to get your product onto shelves or into the hands of your customers, you know that there are sometimes unique challenges that you’ll have to face. One of those challenges may someday be not being able to get the proper packaging materials from your regular supplier, being sent the wrong material, or material for your machine being on backorder. This can create a serious snag in your production schedule, since if you can’t get a hold of the packaging, you can’t package or send out your products. This can cost you a lot of money, not to mention it can cause you to miss deadlines, which can leave you with unhappy customers. If this has already happened to you, or you’re afraid of when it might, you’re not helpless—you can start getting your packing materials from the vendor that sold you your machines! That way, the materials will always be compatible with your machines, and you’ll always be able to get it on time.

Saving Time and Money

Aside from saving you the hassle of having to deal with having to find an alternate source of materials, buying directly from your machine vendor can be helpful because you can rest easy knowing they’ll always have the ideal packaging materials for your particular machine. Because machinery vendors know what their clients are packaging (or at least can find out very easily), they’ll be able to keep stock of what materials might be sought after, which can save you time since you won’t have to wait for a third-party supplier to find out what it is you need before ordering it themselves.

A Range of Different materials Available

If you’re interested in finding a newer, perhaps more efficient material for your needs, a third party supplier might not know where to point you—particularly if they are just used to offering up what they’ve got in stock. A machine vendor might have a better idea of what will work best for your particular application, especially if you’ve got a unique product or tricky package to work with. In this instance, a machine vendor will be able to suggest the best type of material, leaving the guesswork out, which can save you the headache of trial and error.

If you’re looking for a way to simplify your packaging line and materials supply chain, purchasing directly from the vendor you bought machines from is a great way to do just that. Contact High Performance Packaging for more information.

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