If your packaging line feels slower than it should, chances are there’s a bottleneck holding you back. Bagging operations rely on multiple machines working in sync—fillers, baggers, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. When one piece can’t keep pace, the whole line suffers.
Common Bagging Line Bottlenecks
- Infeed Hoppers and Conveyors: If product flow isn’t steady, the bagger is starved for material.
- Baggers: Older machines may not keep up with demand or struggle with bag handling.
- Palletizing: Manual or underpowered palletizers create pileups down the line.
- Stretch Wrappers: A slow or inconsistent wrapper can delay finished pallets leaving the dock.
Signs You Have a Bottleneck
- Inconsistent bag counts per shift.
- Workers waiting around at one station while others scramble.
- Excessive rework or downtime tied to one machine.
- Piles of bags accumulating in front of a manual palletizer.
How to Eliminate Bottlenecks
- Audit Your Line: Track throughput at each stage to pinpoint the slowest point.
- Invest in the Right Bagger: NOVA’s OMB-4200 and other systems are engineered for speed and accuracy.
- Upgrade Palletizing: Switching from manual to automated stacking often unlocks the biggest gains.
- Integrate Your System: NOVA designs baggers, palletizers, and wrappers that work together seamlessly.
- Plan for Growth: Don’t size equipment for today’s demand alone—think about future production goals.
Why Integration Matters
The key to eliminating bottlenecks is integration. NOVA Automation takes a full-line approach, ensuring every piece of your system is designed to work together. That means smoother product flow, less downtime, and a higher return on your investment.
Contact NOVA to schedule a packaging line audit and see where automation can remove your bottlenecks.
