What “turnkey” should include
- A line layout drawing fitted to your floor plan
- All machines and conveyors, sized to one line speed
- Signals between machines (start/stop, full/empty) so the line runs as one
- Change parts for every container or bag size in scope
- Testing with your product, test report and video
- Manuals, spare parts list, training and remote support
Reference lines
| Line | Main machines |
|---|---|
| Snack chips bagging | Multihead weigher VFFS, case packing |
| Peanut butter jars | Paste filler, capper, foil sealer |
| Juice bottling | Washer, filler, capper, labeller, coder |
| Powder pouches | Auger premade pouch machine |
| Tea bags | Tea bag machines, cartoning |
All lines are on our projects page.
Line speed: design to the bottleneck
Choose the main machine (usually the filler or bagger) for the required output, then size upstream and downstream machines 10–20% faster with buffers in between. A line is only as fast as its slowest station.
Integration details that save trouble
- Same conveyor height and direction at every transfer
- One voltage and plug standard
- One HMI language
- Clear responsibility for guarding and emergency stops across machines
What to agree in the contract
Output and accuracy with your product, acceptance test method (see our FAT checklist), delivery, warranty and support. Start with a clear RFQ and send it to us.
Questions and answers
What is a turnkey packaging line?
A complete filling and packing line supplied, integrated and tested by one supplier, delivered ready to run.
Is a turnkey line more expensive than buying machines separately?
Sometimes slightly, but it removes integration risk and gives one point of responsibility, which usually saves time and cost at start-up.
How is a packaging line tested before shipment?
With a factory acceptance test using your product and containers, measuring speed, accuracy and rejects.
Can you integrate machines I already own?
Often yes, if you share the machine details, conveyor heights and signals available.
Related buying guides
Browse machines: Liquid filling & capping machines · Vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines · Cartoning, case packing & palletizing
