SOP for Operation & Cleaning of ROPP Sealing/HDPE Capping Machine

OBJECTIVE

To lay down a procedure for the operation and cleaning of the ROPP sealing/HDPE capping machine.

SCOPE

This procedure shall be applicable to the operation and cleaning ROPP sealing/HDPE capping machine.

RESPONSIBILITY

Production– Operators/ Chemist / Officer

IPQA Chemist / Officer

ACCOUNTABILITY

Head - Production

PROCEDURE

Pre-start up

• Wear a clean nose mask and hand gloves.
• Check the status label.
• Check the area & machine for cleanliness.
• Ensure the temperature (NMT-25˚C) & RH (50 ± 5%) has achieved. Record the same in BPR.
• Ensure the line clearance from IPQA.
• Ensure the machine for proper operational setting.
• Ensure the status label of the upcoming product blend.

Operation

• Set all the sealing heads as per the requirement/production batch requirement.
• Set the bottle guide, in-feed guide, out-feed guide, feed worm, cap chute and cap chamber properly and correctly.
• Start the sealing/capping by placing bottles on the conveyor.

Cleaning

• Turn the main switch “Off”.
• Clean all the viable surfaces.
• Clean the center of sealing/capping heads.
• Ensure complete removal of previous materials.
• Wipe & clean with a dry and clean duster or lint-free cloth.
• Set the machine as per the operational need.
• Check the machine for the correct operational setting.
• Affix the “CLEANED’’ label on the machine
• Record the cleaning details in Equipment Log Book.

REFERENCE

In house

ANNEXURE

Nil

ABBREVIATION

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

No.: Number

BPR: Batch Production Record

ROPP: Round Oriented Poly Propylene

HDPE: High-Density Poly Ethylene

IPQA: In Process Quality Assurance

RH: Relative Humidity

NMT: Not More Than

REVISION HISTORY

Nil

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