Setting Up Shim Style Knives & Anvils on Flow Wrappers

Establishing accurate knife and anvil adjustment methods on flow wrappers is critical not just for cutting, but also for producing quality seals and avoiding preventable production delays.
This Greener Tech Bite details setup procedures for shim style knives and anvils that consistently optimize package quality and productivity.
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00:00 Setting Up Shim Style Knives and Anvils on Flow Wrappers
00:21 Check Sealing Adjustments: Temperature
00:30 Check Sealing Adjustments: Clearance
00:42 Check Sealing Adjustments: Trial Packages
00:51 Clean the Knife and Anvil Slots
01:05 Install the New Anvil
01:18 Install Anvil with Radius Side Facing Up
01:37 Do Not Overtighten Anvil and Knife Set Screws
01:49 Adjust the Knife with Shims
02:09 Check Knife Setup
02:33 Use as Few Shims as Possible When Adjusting Knife
02:43 Overadjusted Knives Indicate Other Flow Wrapper Problems
02:57 Never Use Clearance to Adjust the Knife
03:07 Changes to Flow Wrapper Conditions May Require Knife Readjustment
03:19 Improve Knife Setup Procedures and Training on Flow Wrappers