A cartoning machine, case erector 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 cartoning machine, case erector fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for cartoning machine, case erector (and case packer), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as cartoner, carton erector, case packer, carton sealer.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Cartoning machine, case erector preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check carton feed, magazine, glue or tape supply and rejects; clear jams | 10 min |
| Daily | Check air pressure, sensors and photocells; check guards and interlocks | 5 min |
| Weekly | Check glue nozzles or tape heads; clean the machine | 20 min |
| Monthly | Lubricate chains, cams and slides; check belts and suction cups | 45 min |
| Quarterly | Check pneumatic cylinders, valves and motor drives | 90 min |
| Half-yearly | Replace suction cups, blades and wear parts; calibrate sensors | 180 min |
| Annual | Annual service of mechanical drives and electrical controls; safety function tests | 360 min |
Cartoning machine, case erector maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one cartoning machine, case erector needs about 136 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual service of mechanical drives and electrical controls; safety function tests” 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 | 180 min | 6.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 360 min | 6.0 h |
What goes wrong on a cartoning machine, case erector without preventive maintenance
- Carton feed and magazine jams
- Glue nozzle blockage
- Sensor and photocell misalignment
- Pusher and cam wear
What to watch between services
- Jam count
- Glue or tape supply and application
- Sensors and air pressure
Safety and statutory notes for cartoning machine, case erector maintenance
Stop and lock out before clearing a jam. Check guards and interlocks on the schedule.
Where a cartoning machine, case erector preventive maintenance schedule is used
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Run this cartoning machine, case erector 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 cartoning machine, case erector be serviced?
In our schedule a cartoning machine, case erector has 7 tasks: 2 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual service of mechanical drives and electrical controls; safety function tests”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in cartoning machine, case erector preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check carton feed, magazine, glue or tape supply and rejects; clear jams”, “Check air pressure, sensors and photocells; check guards and interlocks”, “Check glue nozzles or tape heads; clean the machine”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a cartoning machine, case erector need per year?
About 136 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 cartoning machine, case erector 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.