ABSTRACT
Many businesses start up a new product in a small way by hand loading it into its container and, as volume increases, adopting more automated equipment. This may take the form of a simple conveyor belt, individual machines for different packaging functions, or even a sophisticated and integrated assembly machine, according to the needs of the situation. In any case, packaging decisions have to be made, and engineering work must be performed. The following pages are intended to give a few pointers for planning and evaluating the mechanical and/or electronic equipment required for a packaging operation.
