Operation And Cleaning Procedure For Shrink Wrapping Machine |
1.0 OBJECTIVE: 1.1 To lay down the procedure for operating and cleaning procedure for shrink wrapping machine. 2.0 SCOPE: 2.1 This procedure is applicable for formulation plant. 3.0 RESPONSIBILITY: 3.1 Trained Operators 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. To read this SOP Click here SOP for De-cartooning And Cleaning Of Tubes/Pouch From Corrugated Box. 4.0 PROCEDURE: 4.1 Operating Procedure 4.1.1 Starting Procedure Of Machine 4.1.1.1 Before starting the machine ensure that the machine is properly cleaned. 4.1.1.2 Remove the cleaned label & put the status label on the machine. 4.1.1.3 Switch ‘ON’ the electric supply from mains. 4.1.1.4 Switch on the power button of machine. 4.1.1.5 Then switch ‘ON’ the carry button to start the conveyor belt. 4.1.1.6 Switch on the hot wind button of machine. 4.1.1.7 Set the temperature of machine from down heating thick knob (as per product requirement). 4.1.1.8 Adjust the carry speed by speedometer knob. 4.2 Stop Procedure Of Machine 4.2.1 Switch OFF the hot wind button of machine. 4.2.2 Switch OFF the down heating by thick knob. 4.2.3 Switch OFF the electric supply from mains. 4.2.4 Switch OFF the power button of machine. 4.2.5 Put the “To Be Cleaned” label on the machine. 4.3 Cleaning Procedure Of Machine: 4.3.1 Switch “OFF” the mains electrical supply of equipment. 4.3.2 Remove the “To Be Cleaned” label from machine. 4.3.3 Remove all packing material kept on the machine and destroyed in the presence of IPQA. 4.3.4 Wipe the belt using clean & dry lint free cloth. 4.3.5 Wipe the external surface of the machine with wet lint free cloth, then with dry lint free cloth. 4.3.6 Affix the status label “Cleaned” on the machine. Note: If machine is not in use, clean the machine before use. 5.0 ABBREVIATIONS 5.1 SOP : Standard Operating Procedure 5.2 SWM : Shrink Wrapping Machine 5.3 CC No. : Change Control Number |