Factory acceptance testing
Bottle Labelling Machine FAT Checklist
A practical factory acceptance test checklist for bottle labelling machines covering samples, labels, changeovers, coding, controls and agreed acceptance evidence.
Open guideTechnical resource hub
Plan machine selection, label rolls, trials, installation, changeover, coding, troubleshooting and operator handover.
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Factory acceptance testing
A practical factory acceptance test checklist for bottle labelling machines covering samples, labels, changeovers, coding, controls and agreed acceptance evidence.
Open guideSite preparation
Plan access, layout, utilities, conveyors, product flow, guarding responsibilities and operator space before a bottle labelling machine reaches site.
Open guideCommissioning and SAT
A commissioning and site acceptance checklist for bottle labelling machines covering utilities, controls, formats, labels, training and handover records.
Open guideChangeover control
A repeatable bottle labelling machine changeover checklist covering safe preparation, product guides, label rolls, sensors, recipes and first-off approval.
Open guideTroubleshooting
Diagnose common bottle labelling problems including skew, drift, wrinkles, missing labels, clear-label sensing faults, adhesion issues and bottle jams.
Open guideAdhesion and surfaces
Understand how bottle surface condition, condensation, contamination, taper, flexibility, label stock and application pressure affect self-adhesive label performance.
Open guideCoding and inspection
Plan date coding, batch coding, barcode placement, presence checks, vision inspection and reject handling around a bottle labelling machine.
Open guideTraining and handover
Plan operator and maintenance handover for a bottle labelling machine, including safe use, format setup, first-off checks, cleaning, faults and records.
Open guideLabel roll specification
A label-roll specification worksheet covering label size, pitch, web width, core, roll diameter, unwind direction, face stock, liner, sensing and artwork orientation.
Open guide| Project stage | Decision to complete | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Machine selection | Container shape, label arrangement, automation level and line integration. | How to choose a bottle labelling machine |
| Samples and labels | Representative bottles, roll specification, clear-label sensing and placement standard. | Label-roll specification worksheet |
| Acceptance | FAT scope, evidence, changeovers and site-acceptance responsibilities. | FAT checklist |
| Installation | Access, utilities, line interfaces, commissioning and handover. | Site preparation guide |
| Production support | Repeatable changeovers, first-off approval, troubleshooting and training. | Changeover checklist |
Send the bottle family, label rolls, output target, line layout and any coding or inspection requirements.