Maintenance Checklist
Daily, weekly and monthly checks in one printable sheet. Print it, post it at the machine, and sign it per shift — the signed record is the tool.
Every shift
Daily
| Done | Check | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| ☐ | Clean the film path | Rollers and guides free of debris and film scraps |
| ☐ | Inspect the sealing area | Jaw faces free of residue; report scoring |
| ☐ | Check sensors | Photocell and tracking sensor lenses clean |
| ☐ | Check air preparation | Drain moisture; supply pressure within documented range |
| ☐ | Listen for abnormal noise | New sounds logged and reported the same shift |
| ☐ | Verify active recipe | Loaded recipe matches the production order |
Every week
Weekly
| Done | Check | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| ☐ | Inspect belts | Tension and condition per the machine manual |
| ☐ | Inspect bearings | Roughness or temperature outliers by comparison |
| ☐ | Check fasteners | Sealing assembly, infeed and guarding per manual torque |
| ☐ | Inspect sealing components | Jaw faces and elastic elements against wear criteria |
| ☐ | Verify blade condition | Cutting edge free of chips; clearance unchanged |
Every month
Monthly
| Done | Check | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| ☐ | Lubrication round | Points, lubricants and intervals per the machine manual |
| ☐ | Electrical inspection | Cabinet clean, terminals tight — qualified personnel, lockout |
| ☐ | Servo system inspection | Cable runs and connectors per manual |
| ☐ | Replace filters | Air preparation and cabinet filter elements at documented intervals |
| ☐ | Review the records | Repeated findings become next month's wear-part plan |
Machine: ______________ · Serial no.: ______________ · Week: ____ · Signed: ______________
Scope Note
This sheet covers the recurring checks that apply across Path Pack horizontal packaging machines. Your delivered machine manual remains the authority for point locations, lubricants, wear limits and intervals — where the two differ, the manual wins.
Need maintenance support?
Path Pack technical support can help interpret findings and plan the next service step.