8 TPM Pillars in Manufacturing: How Polypack Builds Packaging Machines for Maximum Uptime

When you invest in packaging machinery, you’re investing in more than steel, motors, and conveyors. You’re choosing a partner who will impact your uptime, efficiency, and total cost of ownership for years to come. That’s why it’s critical to evaluate not just the machine itself, but also the philosophy of the manufacturer behind it.

8 TPM Pillars

At Polypack, we apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles in the design, operation, and long-term support of every machine we build. Here’s how the 8 TPM pillars come to life when you choose Polypack:

1. Autonomous Maintenance

Polypack machines are designed with centerlining guides and intuitive operator adjustments. This makes it simple for operators to keep machines clean, lubricated, and running smoothly without needing advanced mechanical skills. By empowering your team, we help prevent minor issues from becoming major problems.

2. Planned Maintenance

Every machine comes with preventive maintenance schedules and plans tailored to your production demands. Our team provides detailed documentation and step-by-step guidance so you can schedule interventions before failures occur, keeping your line in peak condition.

3. Quality Maintenance

From precision sealing and cutting technology to durable components, Polypack equipment is designed to prevent defects at the source. Quality maintenance means more first-pass yield, less rework, and less waste.

4. Focused Improvement

We continually innovate by solving customer pain points — from high-speed bundling to the patented Unwrapper. When you choose Polypack, you’re choosing a manufacturer that actively eliminates production losses through smarter machine design and real-world problem solving.

5. Early Equipment Management

Feedback from service technicians and operators drives every new Polypack design. Machines are engineered for easy setup, simplified changeovers, and long-term reliability, ensuring smooth ramp-up from day one.

6. Education & Training

Our technical service team provides hands-on training for operators and maintenance staff, ensuring they have the knowledge and confidence to run machines efficiently and safely.

7. Safety, Health & Environment

Polypack prioritizes safety with full guarding, interlocks, and ergonomic features. At the same time, we focus on sustainability, building machines that reduce film waste and energy consumption.

8. Office TPM (Aftermarket Support)

TPM doesn’t end when your machine ships — it continues with our dedicated Parts & Service Team:

• Piezas de recambio

• Servicio técnico

• Asistencia telefónica

• Capacitación

• Retrofit

• Diagnóstico de equipo

• Pólizas de servicios anuales

  
  

Polypack’s aftermarket professionals have expertise in machinery design, troubleshooting, process optimization, and predictive/preventive maintenance. Whether you need an upgrade kit, an on-site audit, or remote support, our goal is to minimize downtime and maximize your ROI.

Why TPM Matters in Your Choice of Manufacturer

When you partner with a packaging machine manufacturer that embraces TPM, you get more than just equipment — you get higher uptime, safer operations, and a long-term partner in efficiency.

That’s why leaders in food, beverage, personal care, and nutraceuticals trust Polypack. Our machines are built for performance, and our team is here to keep them running at their best.