OPERATION OF VIALS LABELING MACHINE.

PROCEDURE FOR OPERATION OF VIALS LABELING MACHINE.

Procedure

·         Switch on the vials labeling machine.

·         Carry out the line clearance of the vials labeling machine and area.

·         Bring the containers of the batch to be labeled near the vials labeling machine.

·         Feed some vials in feeding hopper.

·         Feed the overprinted labels in the label holder.

·         Prepare a right consistency of gum in the gum pot.

·         Before starting a batch, get a specimen label certified by IPQA officer.

·         Collect the labeled vials in plastic containers and label them appropriately.

·         Keep the labeled plastic containers on the pallet.

·         Remove rejected vials and re-label them simultaneously with the batch.

·         Make necessary operational adjustment for proper labeling. This involves.

v  Feeding chute alignment.

v  Label holder alignment.

v  Sponge belt pressure adjustment.

v  Timing of the forward and backward movement of sponge bell.

v  Transferring plate adjustment (between feeding chute and sponge belt).

·         Clean the machine after every batch and day’s operation.

·         Clean the gum pot after every day’s operation.

·         Clean all the accessories used for labeling.

·         Lubricate the machine after every day’s operation.

·         Maintain a record of each day’s activity.

·         Report any abnormality to the supervisor.

v   Forms and Records

·                 Log book for vial labeling machine      :              Annexure - 1