THANK YOU FOR READING OUR ANNUAL TEST LAB NEWSLETTER!

​As we wrap up 2024, we want to extend our sincerest thanks to all our readers and industry partners. Your engagement, questions, and feedback have been invaluable as we navigated the evolving landscape of the powder filling industry. Together, we've explored key topics, shared insights, and discussed strategies to optimize production while addressing common challenges.

Over this past year, we discussed a variety of topics related to the operations of our Test Lab. 

• Container Sizes and Production Rates
  We delved into how container design influences filling efficiency. Smaller openings, while sometimes necessary, can restrict the auger tooling size, slowing down filling rates. By optimizing container dimensions for auger compatibility, producers can balance form and function.
• Problem-Solving Unique Products
  No two products are alike. Sometimes we have to get creative to maximize the efficiency of a line filling a substance that's not quite free flow, and not quite non-free flow. We addressed these "tweener" powders and offered a few steps on how we may deal with filling them.
• Mitigating Aeration and Degradation
  From beverage powders to fine granules, we explored how continuous agitation and infeed systems in auger fillers can introduce air and potentially degrade materials. We discussed how these effects can alter product quality, impact end-use functionality, and shift filling dynamics. Some key mitigation strategies included densification and the use of positive cutoff devices for improved accuracy and control.
• Delivering Quality to the Customer
  Beyond production, maintaining product integrity means delivering a worthwhile experience to end users. In all of our articles, we've sought to share the ways that you could improve your efficiency to ensure that your product reaches customers faster and in the best possible state. From using the right tooling, to designing your containers, there are many steps between your filler and the customer's hands.
   

  While the industry continues to evolve, we are excited to bring you even more insights and solutions designed to meet the growing complexities of powder and granular filling. We are committed to staying at the forefront of innovation, delivering tools and technologies that help you navigate the challenges of today’s market. Thank you again for being a valued part of our journey this year. Your trust and partnership inspire us to keep pushing the boundaries of quality, efficiency, and performance. Together, we look forward to another year of progress, growth, and breakthrough solutions that will empower your success in 2025 and beyond. Here's to another year of continuous improvement and collaboration!