Scandivac Equipment Training Checklist
The aim is to ensure that operators are properly trained, competent, and confident in the safe and correct use of Scandivac machinery. It provides a structured way to confirm that all critical operating procedures, safety requirements, maintenance basics, and emergency actions are clearly understood before independent operation. This checklist will be utilized to ensure that equipment is properly taken care of and thoroughly assembled.
Phenix Corporation
01/06/2026
Scandivac Equipment Training Checklist
The aim is to ensure that operators are properly trained, competent, and confident in the safe and correct use of Scandivac machinery. It provides a structured way to confirm that all critical operating procedures, safety requirements, maintenance basics, and emergency actions are clearly understood before independent operation. This checklist will be utilized to ensure that equipment is properly taken care of and thoroughly assembled.
Walk around the machine and ensure that there are no major scratches, dents, or broken, fragile parts such as an HMI screen or dancer arms.
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The machine should be sitting on its own feet before anything else is assembled.
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With the help of a coworker, use a forklift to help you move the machine into the correct position. Be sure to use the laser level to ensure the machine is straight and level.
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Verify that machine is wired correctly for 220v. Call ProPac for help if needed.
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Install the chains one set at a time and mark each master link with a sharpie if it is not already marked.
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Chain links should be directly aligned with the opposite side so move them accordingly. After chains are aligned, tension the chains equally to one another.
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Hook a drop-down air hose to the designated area on the cabinet. Be sure to tighten down any fittings on the air hose to prevent any problems.
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Grab a coworker and have one person actuating the contactor while the other person checks the pump for its rotation. Adjust phase wiring if needed.
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Run the machine for a few minutes to ensure no problems occur.
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If we have tooling for the machine, run film through it and start working towards pockets. (If tooling isn't available, this is not required.)
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Ensure that forming pockets line up well with the seal grid. Adjust the position of the dies if the pockets are not well placed.
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Sensor should be aligned properly with the index of the machine. (Not all machines have this)
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Cylinders under both forming and sealing stations should be adjusted. Once adjusted, the cylinders should not be touched.
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Utilize the die gap test to identify your starting point for both dies. Get each corner of the die as close to each other as possible.
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Check safety switches and confirm that the safety switch on the HMI correlates correctly with the position of the physical switch on the machine.
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Check the valves and ensure that the HMI screen matches properly.
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Go through each one of these options and work through any problems that might occur. All options need to be working properly before this box is checked.
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Adjust both of these film brakes as needed.
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Ensure that the conveyor is correctly operating every cycle.
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Let the machine cycle all day without interruption and address any issues that come up.
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Make any adjustments to the unwind if necessary.
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Verify that there are not any vacuum leaks across the whole system.
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Go through all bolts and verify that they are not loose and match their marks correctly.
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Properly apply grease if needed.
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Verify that there is a conveyor speed option through the HMI screen. If it is not. contact ProPac/Scandivac
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