Common Mistakes When Investing in Packaging Machines

Investing in packaging machines is an important step in a business’s production automation strategy. However, many businesses face the situation of “losing money and getting sick” due to wrong decisions in the process of choosing and using machines. Below are common mistakes when investing in packaging machines that you should avoid to ensure long-term effectiveness.

1. Choosing the wrong packaging machine for the product type

One of the biggest mistakes is to buy packaging machines without considering the specific product properties. For example:

Using a granular packaging machine to pack fine powder will cause sticking and clogging of the material.
Use the machine for liquid food but without anti-leakage system
The packaging requires vacuuming but the machine does not have that feature.

Please clearly describe the product, volume, material characteristics and packaging requirements to the machine supplier to get advice on the most suitable machine line.

2. Focusing too much on cheap prices and ignoring quality

Packaging machines are industrial equipment that operate continuously at high frequency. Choosing cheap, poor quality products can cause:

Frequent technical problems
Reduced equipment life
Increased maintenance and repair costs
Disrupt production

Instead of choosing the cheapest , choose a reasonably priced device , from a reputable brand, with a genuine warranty and professional after-sales service .

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3. Ignore power and speed factors

Many businesses purchase packaging machines with lower capacity than their actual needs, leading to:

Cannot meet large order quantity
Having to operate the machine continuously causes overload.
Energy and maintenance costs

Clearly define your target output (products/hour or products/day) and choose a machine that matches or slightly exceeds it to leave some spare capacity.

4. Not taking into account future expansion possibilities

Businesses often only look at current needs and forget that production scale can be expanded in the future. Investing in machines that cannot be customized or upgraded will cause difficulties when it comes to expanding the production line.

5. Not checking carefully the origin, manufacturing materials and safety

Many units buy old machines, made from rusty materials, not ensuring hygiene.
No electrical and mechanical safety certificate, easy to cause work accidents
Outdated control panel, no error warning feature

Note: Choose a machine made of stainless steel 304 or higher, with ISO, CE, or equivalent certification, and a clear, reputable manufacturer.

6. No training in operation and maintenance

After purchasing the machine, many businesses do not receive thorough instructions on how to use it, leading to:

Improper use can damage the machine.
Don’t know how to handle basic errors
Waste of time having to call a technician every time there is a small problem

Investing in packaging machines is not just buying a device but investing in sustainable production efficiency . Avoiding the above mistakes will help businesses optimize costs, increase productivity, and ensure long-term stable operations.