As part of the installation and use of your CDA packaging machines, two services are provided: commissioning and training. At CDA, our field technicians visit your site to carry out these services, each with distinct objectives. In order too optimise the use of your filling, capping, and/or labelling machine, it is essential to understand the differences between these two services.
1. Commissioning: installing and starting up your machine
What is commissioning? Commissioning is the step that follows the delivery of your equipment, such as a filling machine, capping machine, or labelling machine. This process ensures that your machine is properly installed, configured, and ready to operate within your specific production conditions.
What does commissioning involve? Commissioning includes several key actions carried out by our technicians:
- Site preparation: Implementing the layout plans created by our design office, considering the available space.
- Physical installation: Installing the machine in your facility (and integrating it into your existing production line if applicable).
- Electrical and pneumatic connections: Advice on connecting your machine to electrical and pneumatic systems. Our clients can also consult with our design office in advance to choose the appropriate electrical outlets and compressors for their installation.
- Electrical start-up and safety checks: Ensuring that all safety features are in place to protect operators.
- Initial configuration: Setting up the machine’s components (speeds, product formats, specific adjustments) to meet your production needs.
- Functionality test: Performing a real production run with a test batch to ensure the machine operates smoothly.
Primary objective of commissioning The main goal of commissioning is to ensure that the machine operates at its best from the moment it is installed. If a packaging line is already in place, commissioning ensures seamless integration. This step is crucial to prevent any future technical issues.
2. Training: In-Depth Learning for Your Teams
What is training? Unlike commissioning, training focuses on familiarising your teams with the operation and maintenance of the machines. This educational process is designed to ensure that your operators and technicians fully understand how to use the installed filling, capping, labelling, or monobloc machine.
What does training involve? Our technicians offer comprehensive training, which may include:
- Introduction to features: Explaining the machine’s general operation, capabilities, and specific functions.
- Daily use: Demonstrating how to adjust settings, start production, and modify parameters (product formats, production rates, etc.).
- Format changes: Ensuring that your staff can reconfigure the machine for different products.
- Basic maintenance: Teaching essential steps to maintain the machine in good condition (cleaning, lubrication, part replacement).
- Troubleshooting: How to diagnose and resolve minor issues without requiring external assistance.
Primary objective of training The primary objective of training is to make your team self-sufficient in operating the CDA machine. Thanks to our Qualiopi certification, you can be assured that your teams receive high-quality training that meets rigorous standards. Your operators will be capable of managing settings and preventing minor issues, while your technicians will be trained in basic equipment maintenance. This not only optimises the use of your machine and reduces production downtime, but also empowers and enhances the skills of your teams.
Commissioning vs Training: What’s the Difference?
| Commissioning | Training |
| Technical installation of the machine | Teaching your teams how to operate the machine |
| Configuration and initial set-up | Familiarising staff with daily use, adjusting for different products |
| Ensuring proper functionality | Learning basic maintenance procedures |
| Objective: Quickly get production running | Objective: Make your teams self-sufficient and efficient |
Why Are These Two Services Essential?
Commissioning and training are two complementary services that guarantee a successful installation and efficient use of your packaging machines. A properly installed machine allows production to start smoothly, but without adequate training, your teams may struggle to operate or maintain it effectively.
By opting for both services from CDA, you’re not only optimising the performance of your equipment, but also enhance your team’s expertise, ensuring continuity and efficiency in your production.
Conclusion
At CDA, we understand the importance of successfully integrating our machines into your production processes. This is why we offer a rigorous technical commissioning followed by tailored training for your teams. We guarantee, not only optimal installation, but also long-term efficient use.
If you need more information on our commissioning and training services, do not hesitate to contact us. Our teams are available to assist you at every step of the integration of our solutions.
You can also discover all our available training programmes on our website.
