Newsletter

    May 2003 Issue
          Volume 1
            Issue 2 		Liquid Fillers from Pacific Packaging Pacific 20/12 Station Monoblock
INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE ...
  •   Reminder: Message from the Order Desk
  •   New Feature: Tool-less Fasteners for Filling Nozzles
  •   Reconditioned Filling Machines
  •   Technical Tip: Filling Nozzle Shutoff Stroke
  •   Announcements: Upcoming Trade Shows
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    Reminder
    Message
    from the
    Order
    Desk         		To make parts ordering a little easier for everyone, we have included a quick reminder in this quarter's newsletter. Below we have included a few helpful tips to utilize when calling in or faxing orders for Pacific replacement parts:
    • Have your Pacific Filling Machine Serial Number available at the time of ordering. The S/N can be located in 2 places: (1) It is stamped into the top deck near the pump, and (2) it is on the front nameplate near the timer screw.
    • Have the desired Part Numbers available. The part numbers can be found in the Filling Machine Parts Manual. If you do not know the Part #, you must have the Serial Number.
    • Plan in advance. Be patient in understanding we may not have some custom items in stock, especially on older equipment. Also, some parts require special engineering.
    If we can all take these steps when ordering, it will assist in making sure you get your exact order in a timely manner. Thank you!

    If you have any questions, please email Tina at tinam@pacificpak.com.

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    New Feature
    Tool-less
    Fasteners
    for
    Filling
    Nozzles         		Pacific's filling machines have always supported multiple filling nozzle sizes. The ability to change nozzles for different applications provides flexibility to fill an unlimited style of containers and products at a wide range of speeds. The trade-off is some machine downtime in order to perform the nozzle changeover. On older machines, the filling nozzles were fastened via a clamping strap and bolt.

    As a standard feature, we now offer a fastener system that does not require tools and results in a reduced changeover time. Easy to grip, sanitary wing nuts are used and can be retrofitted on most of our filling machines.

    If you are interested in reducing your downtime due to nozzle changes, contact Jerry at (949) 369-2425 x701 jerry@pacificpak.com.

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    Reconditioned Filling Machines
    Short
    Lead-Time
    & Cost
    Savings         		Pacific offers "like-new" reconditioned fillers based on availability. These machines are completely stripped down and rebuilt with mostly new components. Currently, we have two filling machines to offer with short lead-times at roughly 25% less than the cost of a new machine:

    • 24-Station, Bottom-up Filling Machine (5.4978" C.P.):
      Ideal for personal care, home care and thin food & beverage applications. Speed range of 120 to 360 C.P.M. on 8 to 48-ounce containers. Supports a maximum container size of 4.875"
    • 20-Station, Bottom-up Filling Machine (7.854" C.P.):
      Ideal for personal care, home care and thin food & beverage applications. Speed range of 100 to 300 C.P.M. on 16 to 128-ounce containers. Supports a maximum container size of 7.250"
    For more information and pricing, contact Pete Carpino at (949) 369-2494 or information@pacificpak.com.

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    Technical Tip
    Proper
    Technique
    for
    Gauging
    Fill Nozzle
    Shutoff
    Plungers         		One of the many unique features of a Pacific filling machine is the ability to set both the upstroke and downstroke on individual filling stations. To ensure accurate fills, the plunger upstroke and downstroke should be the same at each station.

    Every filling machine is shipped factory set and usually requires no adjustment for a long period of time. If fill stations are consistently under or overfilling, use the recommended procedure below to gauge the stroke:

    • Turn the machine air ON. All filling nozzles should be in the closed state.
    • Loosen the air cylinder nut (away from the coupler) with a 3/4" wrench.
    • Turn the coupler such that the end of the plunger stem extends 1/16" beyond the end of the fill tube.
    • Tighten the air cylinder nut. The "downstroke" is now set.
    • Repeat at all filling stations.
    • Turn the machine air OFF.
    • Reverse the air manifold "Pressure" and "Exhaust" lines.
    • Turn the machine air ON. All filling stations should now be in the open state.
    • While holding the stroke screw on top of the air cylinder with a 7/16" wrench, loosen the upper nut with a 3/4" wrench.
    • Insert the proper end of the gauging tool into the fill tube.
      Important Note: Use the 1/2" length side for thin products and the 11/16" side for thicker products.
    • Adjust the stroke screw clockwise or counterclockwise until the gauge shoulder touches the fill tube tip.
    • Tighten the stroke nut while holding the screw in place. The "upstroke" is now set.
    • Turn the machine air OFF.
    • Return the "Pressure" and "Exhaust" lines to their original positions.
    If after gauging all the filling stations, you experience inaccurate fills, turn to the "Troubleshooting" section of your Operators Manual or call Pacific for advice.

    For additional information or answers to other machine questions, contact Tommy Rawson at tomr@pacificpak.com.

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    Announcements
    See Us at PackExpo 2003, Booth # C-2053
    		Pacific Packaging Machinery, Inc. will be exhibiting at the upcoming PackExpo 2003 trade show in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Show dates are October 13-15. Please stop by to visit us at booth # C-2053.

    For more information, visit the packexpo.com web site.

    If you are interested in a complimentary invitation, please email Tina at tinam@pacificpak.com. Hope to see you there!

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    About
    Pacific

    Contact Pacific Packaging
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    Pacific Packaging Machinery, Inc. was founded over 40 years ago in 1962. Throughout the years, we have designed and installed rotary volumetric filling machines to meet a wide range of application viscosities. Our machines accommodate light to extremely viscous products. The industries we support include food and beverage, personal care, automotive, home care and chemical. We have customers worldwide and we continue to offer new, innovative solutions on a consistent basis. For more information please visit our web site at www.pacificpak.com.


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