What should we do if the peanut butter filling machine is blocked

Peanut butter filling machine is a kind of equipment specially designed for filling peanut butter into containers efficiently and accurately. This machine is widely used in food processing industry, especially in the production of peanut butter products. The machine is designed to handle different types of containers, including cans, bottles and bags. The filling process is automatic, which ensures the consistency of the quantity of products filled into each container. In the process of filling peanut butter, sometimes the machine is blocked. What’s the matter?

Generally speaking, peanut butter filling machines is blocked for the following reasons:

Inadequate cleaning.

One of the most common causes of blockage in peanut butter filling machine is insufficient cleaning. Over time, the residue of peanut butter or other products may accumulate in the pipes, valves or nozzles of the machine, forming a blockage and hindering the flow of products. This can happen if the machine is not thoroughly cleaned after each use, or if the cleaning process is not enough to remove all residues. In addition, if peanut butter is not stored correctly before filling, it may contain foreign objects, such as shells, stones or dust, which may also lead to blockage. Solution: Clean the machine thoroughly. In order to prevent blockage due to insufficient cleaning, the manufacturer’s cleaning and maintenance instructions must be followed. This may include disassembling the machine, washing it with hot water or detergent, and checking each component for residue or damage.

Incorrect temperature or viscosity.

Another reason why the peanut butter filling machine is blocked is that the temperature or viscosity of the product is incorrect. Peanut butter is a temperature sensitive and shear thinning fluid, which means that its viscosity decreases with the increase of shear rate or temperature. If peanut butter is too cold or too thick, it may not pass through the pipe or nozzle of the machine smoothly, resulting in blockage. On the contrary, if peanut butter is too hot or too thin, it may leak or drip from the nozzle, causing waste.

Solution: In order to avoid blockage caused by incorrect temperature or viscosity, it is very important to control the parameters in the optimal range. The optimum filling temperature of peanut butter is usually between 21-27 C, which can be achieved by preheating the product before filling or using the heating system in the machine. Moreover, the viscosity of peanut butter can be adjusted by adding a small amount of vegetable oil or other compatible liquids to the product, which can also improve its texture and flavor.

Pressure in cylinder is too low or too high.

If the pressure in the cylinder is too low or too high, it will affect the piston movement and cause blockage.

Solution: If you find that the pressure in the cylinder is too low or too high, you can adjust it with a pressure regulator or a safety valve. You can also check for air leaks or hydraulic leaks that may affect the pressure.

Parts wear.

If the parts of the peanut butter filling machine are worn or damaged, it will lead to blockage or leakage.

Solution: Check the parts of the peanut butter filling machine regularly. If the parts of the peanut butter filling machine are found to be worn or damaged, they can be replaced with new ones. You can order spare parts from manufacturers or reliable suppliers. Parts can also be lubricated regularly to reduce friction and wear.

Operation mistake.

If you don’t follow the correct procedure or overfill, it may also lead to blockage or overflow of peanut butter.

Solution: If you find that the operators are not following the correct procedures or overfilling, you can remind them of the standard operating procedures (sop) and provide them with appropriate training and supervision. You can also install sensors or alarms to detect overfilling or blockage.

In a word, the blockage of peanut butter filling machine may be caused by various factors, but most of them can be prevented or solved by appropriate measures. By following these measures, we can minimize machine downtime due to congestion, save time and cost, and create greater value.