When installing and using your CDA packaging machines, two key services will be offered: setup and training. At CDA, our field technicians visit your facility to perform both services, each with distinct objectives. To optimize the use of your filler, capper, and/or labeler, it’s important to understand the differences between these two services.
1. Setup: Installing and Commissioning Your Machine
What is a setup? Setup is the process that follows the delivery of your equipment, such as a filler, capper, or labeler. It ensures your machine is correctly installed, adjusted, and ready to operate under your specific production conditions.
What does the setup include? Setup involves several actions performed by our technicians:
- Preparing the workspace and mapping out the plans provided by our engineering team, considering available space.
- Physically installing the machine in your facility (and integrating it into your existing production line if necessary).
- Assisting with electrical and pneumatic connections. Clients can also consult our engineering team beforehand to choose the right electrical outlets and compressors for their setup.
- Starting up the machine and verifying safety features to ensure operator protection.
- Initial configuration of the machine’s components (speed, product formats, specific adjustments) to suit your production needs.
- Functional testing with a trial batch to ensure the machine is operating correctly.
Main objective of the setup The primary goal of the setup is to ensure the machine runs optimally from the moment it’s installed. If a packaging line already exists, the setup will integrate the machine into it. This step is crucial to avoid future technical issues.
2. Training: Comprehensive Learning for Your Teams
What is training? Unlike setup, training focuses on teaching your teams how to operate and maintain the machines. This educational process ensures that your operators and technicians fully understand the filler, capper, labeler, or monobloc installed.
What does the training include? Our technicians provide comprehensive training, which can cover:
- Feature overview: Explaining the machine’s general operation, capabilities, and specific functions.
- Daily operation: Demonstrating settings, production startup, and parameter adjustments (product formats, speeds, etc.).
- Format changes: Ensuring your staff can reconfigure the machine.
- Basic maintenance: Teaching essential tasks to keep the machine in good condition (cleaning, lubrication, part replacement).
- Troubleshooting: How to diagnose and fix minor issues without external assistance.
Main objective of the training The main goal of training is to make your team self-sufficient in using CDA machines. With our Qualiopi certification, you’re assured that your teams receive high-quality training that meets rigorous standards. Your operators will be capable of handling settings and preventing minor issues, while your technicians will be trained to perform routine maintenance, optimizing machine use and reducing downtime.
Setup vs Training: What’s the Difference?
| Setup | Training |
|---|---|
| Technical installation of the machine | Learning how to operate the machine |
| Initial configuration and adjustments | Familiarization with daily use and settings between different products |
| Functional testing | Instruction on basic maintenance |
| Objective: Get production running quickly | Objective: Make your team autonomous and efficient |
Why Are Both Services Essential?
Setup and training are complementary services that ensure a successful installation and effective use of your packaging machines. While proper installation enables smooth production startup, without adequate training, your team may struggle to operate or maintain the machine.
By choosing CDA for both services, you optimize not only the performance of your equipment but also your team’s competence, ensuring continuous and efficient production.
Conclusion
At CDA, we understand the importance of successfully integrating our machines into your production processes. That’s why we offer a thorough technical setup followed by tailored training for your teams. We guarantee both the installation and long-term optimal use of your equipment.
If you need more information about our setup and training services, feel free to contact us. Our team is available to assist you at every stage of integrating our solutions.
