Operating And Cleaning Procedure For Pouch Sealing Machine |
1.0 OBJECTIVE 1.1 To lay down the procedure for Operating and Cleaning Pouch sealing Machine. 2.0 SCOPE: 2.1 This procedure is applicable for the Operating and Cleaning of Pouch Sealing Machine. 3.0 RESPONSIBILITY: 3.1 Trained Technician / Operator are responsible for operating and cleaning of the machine as per the procedure mentioned in this SOP. 3.2 Production Officer/ Supervisor are responsible for implementation of the procedure as per this SOP. 3.3 Production Head is responsible for compliance of procedure as per this SOP. 4.0 PROCEDURE: 4.1 Operating Procedure 4.1.1 Before starting of operation, visually checks the cleaning of area and equipment/machine with ‘CLEANED’ label duly filled and signed by production department. After clearance by IPQA person, remove the cleaned label and attach in batch record (BPR). Also mention the status of the area on sign board outside the door. 4.1.2 Switch “ON” the main power supply. 4.1.3 Adjust the height of sealing machine as per pouch taken for sealing. 4.1.4 Adjust the Sealing temperature of sealing machine as per pouch taken for filling. 4.1.5 Check the sealing of pouch and leakage if any. 4.1.6 Start the machine in running mode if first in process is found ok. 4.1.7 Affix “Batch In process ” Label on the machine in production area. To read this SOP click here SOP for Operating And Cleaning Procedure For Automatic Liquid Bottle Filling Machine. 4.2 Cleaning Procedure 4.2.1 Clean the conveyer belt and sealer properly after a regular interval. 5.0 ABBREVIATIONS 5.1 SOP : Standard Operating Procedure 5.2 IPQA : In Process Quality Assurance 5.3 BPR : Batch Packing Record |