The flowpack machinery is a highly specialized packaging system that operates with mechanical, pneumatic and electronic components in perfect synchronization. To maintain sealing accuracy, production speed and packaging quality, the use of original spare parts is essential.
Spare parts: an essential part of flowpack
Flow pack wrappers are made up of numerous components that work together to ensure accurate and efficient packaging. Over time, some parts suffer from wear and tears due to friction, temperature and continuous use. Spare parts are of utmost importance: replacing worn components in time is essential to avoid unexpected failures and to ensure optimal performance.
Why you need a stock of original spare parts
In the manufacturing industry, operational efficiency is a goal that is constantly pursued to maximize productivity and reduce costs. Companies that integrate automatic wrappers into their production lines must assess the different scenarios that arise when industrial equipment wears out. This is where the stock of spare parts plays an important role.
The three main reasons why all companies operating flowpack machinery should have a minimum stock of spare parts are:
Downtime reduction
The main objective of having a stock of spare parts is to have the ability to minimize downtime. When a flow pack wrapping machine suffers a failure, every minute counts. Having the replacement part available instantly avoids the waiting time for new material, which varies depending on part availability. This delay can lead to a complete line shutdown, significantly reducing the company’s production capacity.
Cost control and long-term savings
While it is true that having a stock of spare parts involves an initial investment cost, it is quickly offset by the savings from reduced downtime. The cost of unplanned downtime can be 10 to 30 times higher than the value of the spare parts required for industrial machines, according to studies by consulting firms such as Deloitte and McKinsey.
Long-term effects on equipment
In addition to the immediate impact on production, a machine that is not properly maintained (including timely replacement of worn parts) can suffer more serious and costly damage in the long term. This could lead to more critical failures, which could be avoided by following the maintenance recommendations of the OEMs as well as the wrapper suppliers.
How to identify when you need spare parts?
Detecting in time the need to replace parts is critical to avoid unexpected interruptions in production. Some signs of wear that indicate the need for replacement include:
- Loss of seal pressure. If packages are defective or leaking, it may be due to wear on items such as jaws, blades or heat-weldable wheels.
- Unusual noise or vibration. These may indicate wearing gears or bearings.
- Decrease in production speed. Lower than usual performance may be due to worn parts affecting machine synchronization.
- Recurring errors in sensors or electrical components. Failures in product detection or temperature control may be due to faulty sensors or deteriorated connections.
We recommend checking performance indicators, as well as performing a visual inspection of the machinery to identify which parts need to be replaced. Worn or damaged parts can be quickly identified during regular equipment inspections.
Buy original Synchropack spare parts
At Synchropack we understand the importance of keeping your machinery in optimal conditions. That’s why we offer a specialized service in the sale of original spare parts designed specifically for our flow wrappers.
Benefits of choosing original Synchropack spare parts
Synchropack original spare parts are designed to work in the best way with your flowpack packaging machinery. They offer durability, reliability and optimum performance.
Opting to purchase original spare parts means:
- Guaranteed quality. We manufacture and supply parts to the same quality standards as our machines.
- Technical advice. Our team of experts will help you select and install the right parts for your wrapping machine.
- Stock on hand. We maintain inventories of the most critical spare parts for quick shipments and to avoid production stoppages.
How to order parts?
Ordering Synchropack’s original spare parts is easy. You can contact our customer support and after-sales team at service@synchropack.com, and they will help you identify and acquire the parts you need.
DIY or technical service?
Depending on the complexity of the spare part, you can choose to install it yourself or hire Synchropack’s technical service. Our team of expert technicians can ensure a correct and safe installation.
Preventive maintenance
In addition to parts replacement, it is important to perform regular preventive maintenance to avoid future problems. This can include cleaning and lubrication of parts, as well as general overhaul of machinery.
If you want to keep your machinery in optimal condition, Synchropack offers the most reliable solutions. Contact us to learn more about our original spare parts and preventive maintenance services.
