A blister / strip packing machine preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the blister / strip packing machine fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for blister / strip packing machine, which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as blister packing, strip packing, alu alu, thermoforming blister.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Blister / strip packing machine preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check forming and sealing temperatures, pressure and foil feeding; check print and vision | 10 min |
| Daily | Clean forming station, sealing rolls and feeder; check guards | 5 min |
| Weekly | Check heating plates, cutting dies and feeders; check vacuum or compressed air | 20 min |
| Monthly | Lubricate cams and slides as per the chart; check belts | 45 min |
| Quarterly | Check sealing roller wear and forming die; check the vision system | 90 min |
| Half-yearly | Replace heater cartridges and seals; calibrate temperature controllers | 150 min |
| Annual | Annual overhaul: replace sealing rollers, forming and heating parts; service drives and the vision system; requalify as per plan | 360 min |
Blister / strip packing machine maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one blister / strip packing machine needs about 135 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual overhaul: replace sealing rollers, forming and heating parts; service drives and the vision system; requalify as per plan” at 360 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 2 | 15 min | 91.3 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 20 min | 17.3 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 45 min | 9.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 90 min | 6.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 150 min | 5.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 360 min | 6.0 h |
What goes wrong on a blister / strip packing machine without preventive maintenance
- Forming and sealing tool wear
- Heater plate temperature drift
- Feeder and sensor faults
- Foil or film tracking problems
What to watch between services
- Seal integrity and forming quality
- Heater and sealing temperatures
- Feeder and sensor function
Safety and statutory notes for blister / strip packing machine maintenance
Tooling is a format part on a validated line. Record every change and re-verify seal integrity after maintenance.
Where a blister / strip packing machine preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
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Run this blister / strip packing machine schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a blister / strip packing machine be serviced?
In our schedule a blister / strip packing machine has 7 tasks: 2 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual overhaul: replace sealing rollers, forming and heating parts; service drives and the vision system; requalify as per plan”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in blister / strip packing machine preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check forming and sealing temperatures, pressure and foil feeding; check print and vision”, “Clean forming station, sealing rolls and feeder; check guards”, “Check heating plates, cutting dies and feeders; check vacuum or compressed air”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a blister / strip packing machine need per year?
About 135 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free blister / strip packing machine maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.