• OBJECTIVE:

To describe a procedure for the preventive maintenance of Sachet Filling and Sealing Machines.

• SCOPE:

This SOP is applicable for preventive maintenance of Sachet Filling and Sealing machines

•  RESPONSIBILITY:

      Assistant Engineer/Above shall be responsible for implementation and compliance of  the SOP.

• ACCOUNTABILITY:

Manager-Engineering / Manager-Production / Head-QA shall be accountable for implementation and compliance the procedure mentioned in this SOP.

• ATTACHMENT:

             Preventive maintenance checklist of Sachet Filling and Sealing Machine           – Attachment -I

• PROCEDURE:
  • Preparation of preventive maintenance plan:
    • Inform the concern person before starting preventive maintenance.
    • Ensure that no activities are carried out in the respective machine.
    • Ensure that the respective system electrical supply is switched “OFF”
    • Before carrying out the preventive maintenance display status board as “UNDER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE” on the electrical panel and machine.
• FREQUENCY:
  • Quarterly
• CHECKLIST:
  • Check all electrical terminals of main supply and main panel for any loose wires. Check electrical components for proper working.
  • Check the machine for proper earthing.
  • Check horizontal and vertical heaters of machine for proper working.
  • Check perforation blades for proper cutting, change if required.
  • Check pneumatic air supply, solenoid valves, and pneumatic connector for proper working.
  • Check thermal ink jet printer and eye mark sensor for proper alignment.
  • Check powder hopper and chute alignment.
  • Check main gear box assembly, chains, sprockets and shafts.
  • Check and lubricate bearings and nut bolts for wear and tear where applicable.
  • Close all the lids for proper closing.
  • Start and run the machine in Auto/Manual mode.
  • Check and observe the machine for its normal working.
• After completion of the above procedure remove the “UNDER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE” status board from the machine and the respective electrical panel.
• Affix the Preventive Maintenance Status on machine as per Attachment – I
• Update the status label of the machine after the completion of preventive maintenance.
• After performing the preventive maintenance activity of machine, respective area supervisor shall check and note the details on respective Equipment Sequential Log Book.

6.8       Junior Engineer/ above shall record the activity in respective attachment of SOP for Maintenance of

            Sachet Filling and Sealing Machines

 REFERENCES:

In-house

• ABBREVIATIONS:

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

Engg: Engineering

• DISTRIBUTION LIST:

Engineering

Production

Quality Assurance

 

10.0     HISTORY OF REVISION:

Version No.	Effective Date	Reason for Revision

Attachment-I

Preventive maintenance checklist of Sachet Filling and Sealing Machine       

Area:

ID No:                                                                                                                                            Date:

Frequency:

Sr. No.	Particulars	Status
	Check all electrical terminals of main supply and main panel for any loose wires. Check electrical components for proper working.
	Check the machine for proper earthing.
	Check horizontal and vertical heaters of machine for proper working.
	Check perforation blades for proper cutting, change if required.
	Check pneumatic air supply, solenoid valves, and pneumatic connector for proper working.
	Check thermal ink jet printer and eye mark sensor for proper alignment.
	Check powder hopper and chute alignment.
	Check main gear box assembly, chains, sprockets and shafts.
	Check and lubricate bearings and nut bolts for wear and tear where applicable.