Manual Packaging
Manual packaging plants are production environments where products are packaged largely by manpower. In these plants, the level of automation is low and operations such as placing, sealing and labelling of products in packages are usually performed manually.
Advantages of Manual Packaging Plants
- Flexibility: In production environments with high product variety or frequent changes, manual packaging can be a faster and cost-effective solution.
- Low Initial Cost: It requires lower investment compared to automatic packaging lines.
- Simple Operations: No need for complex automation systems.
- Special Products: It is more suitable for packaging products with special size or shape.
Disadvantages of Manual Packaging Plants
- Productivity: Lower production rate than automated systems.
- High Labour Cost: More labour is needed.
- Error Rate: Errors may occur in products due to human error.
- Ergonomics: May pose risks to the health of workers.
Equipment Used in Manual Packaging Facilities
- Packaging Tables: Flat or inclined surfaces used for packaging products.
- Packaging Materials: Different packaging materials such as boxes, bags, stretch film.
- Labelling Machines: Simple machines for attaching labels to products.
- Sealing Machines: Tools used to close boxes or bags.
Application Areas of Manual Packaging Plants
- Food Sector: Packaging of products such as fruit, vegetables, nuts.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Packaging of small-sized medicines.
- Cosmetics Sector: Packaging of products such as cream, shampoo.
- Electronic Sector: Packaging of small electronic components.
In summary, although manual packaging plants offer advantages such as flexibility and low initial cost, they also have disadvantages such as efficiency and error rate. Businesses should choose the most suitable packaging system according to their product characteristics, production volume and budget.