Installation planning

L sealer machine risk assessment

Risk assessment should consider hot surfaces, moving conveyors, sealing area, film loading, access, cleaning and trained operation.

L sealer machine risk assessment
L sealer machine risk assessment advice from Lancing UK.

When this search applies

Risk assessment should consider hot surfaces, moving conveyors, sealing area, film loading, access, cleaning and trained operation.

  • Hot surfaces and tunnel area
  • Moving conveyors and pinch points
  • Operator training and access
  • Cleaning and isolation procedure

Safety planning

Risk assessment is site-specific, but machine selection should consider access, guarding, operator route and maintenance tasks.

Training and procedure

Operators should know safe loading, cleaning, jam clearing and isolation procedures before running production.

Information to send for an accurate recommendation

Pack dimensionsLargest and smallest product sizes, pack weight, stability and whether products are single cartons, bundles or trays.
Required outputTarget packs per minute, daily volume, shift length, changeover frequency and whether future output may increase.
Film and finishPreferred shrink film if known, presentation requirements, seal position, retail display needs and barcode visibility.
Line layoutAvailable floor space, infeed method, conveyor height, power, compressed air and whether a shrink tunnel is needed.

FAQ

L sealer machine risk assessment FAQs

Is a risk assessment supplied with the machine?

Machine documentation can support risk assessment, but the site-specific assessment belongs to the operator or employer.

Why include safety in specification?

It can affect layout, access and training requirements.

Can Lancing UK discuss installation safety?

Yes. Site photographs and layout information help identify practical questions.