What causes fault code PKG-013 (Cartoner Carton Size Mismatch)?

Wrong carton blank loaded in magazine — operator error. Recipe not changed when switching products. Carton size sensor malfunctioning — reading wrong dimensions. Mixed carton sizes in magazine — leftover from previous run

How do I fix fault code PKG-013?

Verify carton blanks match current production order specification. Select correct recipe on HMI for current product. Remove any mixed cartons from magazine. Recalibrate carton size sensor if readings are off. Implement carton verification at magazine loading point. Run test carton through machine to verify correct size

Cartoner Carton Size Mismatch

PKG-013

Cartoning machine detected wrong carton size loaded for current product recipe. Cartons don't match production order.

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packaging cartoner carton size recipe

Probable Causes (ranked)

Wrong carton blank loaded in magazine — operator error
Recipe not changed when switching products
Carton size sensor malfunctioning — reading wrong dimensions
Mixed carton sizes in magazine — leftover from previous run

Fix Steps

1 Verify carton blanks match current production order specification
2 Select correct recipe on HMI for current product
3 Remove any mixed cartons from magazine
4 Recalibrate carton size sensor if readings are off
5 Implement carton verification at magazine loading point
6 Run test carton through machine to verify correct size

Field Trick

Before starting a new product run, always pull one carton blank and hand-fold it. If the product doesn't fit the carton, wrong blanks are loaded. Catches the mistake before you make 500 bad ones.

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