Site review
Confirm access, floor space, environment, utilities, adjacent machines and production constraints.
Lifecycle support
Flow-wrapper installation, commissioning and service planning
Prepare the site, materials, operators and interfaces so the machinery can move efficiently from delivery to stable production.
Flow-wrapping application review
Project support
Define responsibilities before the machine arrives
Lancing’s wider service information covers installation and commissioning support for packaging machinery. The exact scope for each flow-wrapper project should be written into the quotation and project plan.
Installation
Agree offloading, positioning, levelling, assembly, services and mechanical interfaces.
Commissioning
Use approved product and film to set formats, alarms, registration, seals and line-control behaviour.
Training
Plan operator and maintenance familiarisation around the actual products and changeovers.
Site-readiness checklist
What the production site should prepare
- Clear delivery route, lifting plan and final machine position
- Confirmed electrical and any pneumatic services
- Representative production product and sufficient film
- Ready upstream and downstream equipment
- Named operators, maintenance and project contacts
- Site induction, permits and safe working arrangements
- Agreed acceptance protocol and recording method
Commission with production-grade materials
Machine setup is less reliable when commissioning uses substitute products, short film remnants or unapproved artwork. Make enough representative material available for sustained running and format checks.
Ongoing operation
Protect availability after handover
Preventive maintenance
Base inspection and replacement intervals on the manufacturer’s documentation, actual duty and site conditions.
Critical spares
Prioritise parts whose failure would stop production and components with predictable wear or long lead times.
Change control
Review new products, films, artwork and line equipment before changing validated machine settings.
Support contact
Speak directly with Lancing Ltd
Have the machine model, serial number, product, film and a clear description of the issue available when requesting support.
For new projects
Send samples and a specification brief so the support requirements can be incorporated into the original project scope.
Frequently asked
Installation and support questions
Can Lancing install and commission a flow wrapper?
Installation and commissioning can be included in the agreed project scope. Site readiness, offloading, positioning, utilities, access and production materials should be confirmed before the visit.
What should be ready before commissioning?
Provide the correct electrical services, safe access, approved product and film, upstream and downstream equipment, operators, maintenance personnel and any site permits required for the work.
Are operator and maintenance instructions included?
The documentation and training scope should be stated in the quotation. Agree the required language, number of personnel, planned products and whether maintenance training is required.
How should spare parts be planned?
Identify critical wear and change parts during the project, then agree an initial spares package based on operating hours, format range and the consequences of downtime.