Review the sample
Measure the product and finished pack, inspect material behavior, count, orientation, compression and upstream presentation.
A machine should be proven on the pack.
Use these checkpoints when evaluating a supplier proposal: product, packaging material, target format and site utilities. Agree any physical trial and its acceptance criteria separately.
Configure the path
Select feeding, pushing, bag handling, corner forming, sealing and trimming around the approved product range.
Define the trial
Ask the supplier to document the proposed sample, seal inspection, target stable output and operator-access checks. Confirm who will run the trial and how it will be accepted.
What to verify with the supplier.
The published values are model-sheet ranges. Ask the supplier to check your actual product and material against the proposed configuration and record the results against agreed criteria.
Inputs that change the result.
| Product | Dimensions, piece count, orientation, compression and surface behavior |
|---|---|
| Package | Film or carton material, finished dimensions, seal or glue position |
| Output | Target packs per minute, upstream flow and operator cycle |
| Utilities | Voltage, frequency, air pressure, exhaust and available footprint |
| Changeover | Number of formats, shared range and required tooling |
Prepare your inquiry.
Record your carton and line requirements. Prepare a plain-text draft to keep or share with your chosen supplier.
Keep carton photos, a dieline, or a short line video with your draft for a future supplier review. File upload is not available here.