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Customer planning guide

How to choose a labelling machine

Use this structured guide to turn a production objective into a measurable requirement, sample trial and acceptance plan.

Industrial production planning

The main point

Compare the complete production result rather than an isolated machine feature. A good decision is supported by representative materials, written limits and a sustained test.

01

Define the result

List every product and pack. This should be written into the customer requirement so it can be tested rather than assumed.

  • List every product and pack
  • Set measurable quality limits
  • State sustained good output
02

Identify the hardest case

Use the hardest normal product and format. This should be written into the customer requirement so it can be tested rather than assumed.

  • Use the hardest normal product and format
  • Include supplier and batch variation
  • Record current failure evidence
03

Compare the complete process

Include feeding, loading, discharge and inspection. This should be written into the customer requirement so it can be tested rather than assumed.

  • Include feeding, loading, discharge and inspection
  • Allow for cleaning and changeover
  • Check the next likely bottleneck
04

Prove the choice

Run representative samples. This should be written into the customer requirement so it can be tested rather than assumed.

  • Run representative samples
  • Agree FAT and SAT tests
  • Record settings, results and unresolved risks

Continue to Lancing

Send the completed requirement, samples and target output for a machinery review.

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Questions customers also ask

Useful questions before you compare machinery

Use the questions below to prepare the information needed for a useful recommendation.

What information should I provide about how to choose a labelling machine?
Provide the product, pack, smallest and largest format, current and required output, clear pass/fail targets, site utilities and a short video or samples.
Should how to choose a labelling machine be tested before ordering?
Yes. Test representative product and packaging, including the hardest normal condition, and agree clear pass/fail results before ordering.
Should I compare maximum speed or sustained output?
Compare the number of acceptable finished packs produced in a normal hour, including loading, replenishment, changeover and inspection. A short peak-speed test does not show normal production output.
What causes most production problems?
The most common causes are unstable product or packaging conditions, poor presentation, unsuitable settings, wear, insufficient buffer capacity and unclear acceptance limits.
When should I contact Lancing?
Contact Lancing when the product, pack and target are defined or when measurements and video show a recurring constraint that cannot be resolved safely by normal setup and maintenance.