Many packaging machines either require tools to perform changeovers or utilize complex clasps and fasteners. This eats up valuable production time by causing downtime to take longer than what is truly necessary. And longer downtime = higher costs. In fact, according to a study by IBM, “on average, the costs of planned downtime for enterprise organizations adds up to $5.6 million per year.”
When you invest in a nutraceutical powder filling machine with simple, repeatable and hygienic tool-less changeovers, you’re not just getting a machine. You’re safeguarding your production, and bottom-line, from longer downtimes common with many OEMs. Thanks to simple, repeatable changeovers, downtime for Spee-Dee® nutraceutical powder filling machines typically take half the time compared to those of other suppliers.
Read on to explore the features of our nutraceutical powder filling that help enhance ease of operation and streamline changeover.
Quick Change Auger Fillers for Nutraceutical Powders
Our auger fillers for nutraceutical powders feature standard tool-less changeovers. Whether your product is free-flowing, non-free flowing, plant-based or tends to fluidize, these augers are designed with ease-of-use in mind.
Tool-less change parts that enhance changeover include:
✅ Quick-disconnect hopper clamps
✅ Sliding key to secure tooling
✅ Optional split hopper (shown at left)
✅ Unique hopper design that removes the hopper cover hardware from the product zone
Click below to hear more about the simplicity of changeover from Dennis Mulder, our Applications Technical Expert.
Rotary fillers for nutraceutical powders changeover in minutes, not hours
Both our high-speed and compact rotary fillers are designed to make changeover easy. An open, accessible frame provides easy access and maintenance.
Typical rotary fillers utilize complex fasteners, which can be cumbersome, are hard to clean and eat up changeover time. The tool-less change parts on Spee-Dee rotary fillers feature a simple, hygienic design which allow for effortless, repeatable changeovers. We take it a step further and include conveyor rails as part of our color-coded change parts. Once the color rail is installed, the machine is ready for the next container. There are no adjustable rails or dial indicators which can lead to operator errors and extended changeover time.
Why are changeovers so much simpler with a Spee-Dee rotary filler?
✅ Patented magnetic funnels eliminate the use of fasteners
✅ Container adapters remove easily from the flexible bellows
✅ 3-piece dust cover can be removed by 1 person
✅ Timing screw, star wheels and turret guides feature quick release knobs to remove the parts
✅ Color-coded change parts and guide rails eliminate operator error
✅ And more!
Learn more about the features that make changeover a breeze when you click the video below.
Spee-Dee tool-less changeovers allow you to get your nutraceutical powder fillers up and running faster. And reduce downtime to a minimum.
Reduce downtime and enhance efficiency with Spee-Dee's nutraceutical powder filling solutions.
