Five Star Paints achieved faster output in their production line and eliminated operator strain from manual cap tightening. The new system's flexibility allows for easy adjustments between different container sizes and colour changes, optimising short production runs.

The Challenge

Five Star Paints in Christchurch needed a versatile filling and capping solution for their water-based paints. The system had to:

• Handle a range of container sizes for school art supplies
• Integrate with existing rotary tables and a labeller
• Accommodate short production runs and frequent colour changes
• Address the issue of operator strain from manual cap tightening

The Solution

Hunter Filling Systems provided a comprehensive, integrated solution:

Filling Machine: A Hunter Model 525BCV Twin Head Filling Machine with:

• Conveyor and auto gating system
• Multiple heads for easy adjustment between container sizes
• Flexibility for quick colour changes

Cap Tightener: A semi-automatic cap tightener placed after the filling machine on the same conveyor:

• Caps are hand-placed and started
• Automates the tightening process, eliminating manual strain

Integration: The new equipment was seamlessly integrated with Five Star Paints' existing rotary tables and labeller, creating a more efficient production line.

This tailored solution not only met Five Star Paints' specific needs but also improved their overall production efficiency and worker safety.