How to prevent False Starts when automating valve bag fillers
A major concern when automating a valve bagging system is the false start. A false start is when the bagger is started and the bag is not properly positioned on the filling spout; product can be dumped to the floor and dust can quickly fill the building. Most false starts are due to variations in bag construction and wrinkles in the bags due to stacking and transportation of empty bags from the manufacturer; quality bags are critical to automated operations.
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