Topic 1, Sub-Topic 1 In Progress Packaging, Stacking and Loading Systems and Equipment Stephen Otieno Packaging, Stacking and Loading Systems and Equipment A choice of packaging machinery includes a lot of factors. These include:Technical capabilitiesLabour requirementsWorker safetyMaintainabilityServiceability Packaging machines may be of the following general types:Blister packs, skin packs and Vacuum Packaging MachinesBottle caps equipment, Over-Capping, Lidding, Closing, Seaming and Sealing MachinesBox, Case and Tray Forming, Packing, Unpacking, Closing and Sealing MachinesCartoning MachinesCleaning, Sterilizing, Cooling and Drying MachinesConverting MachinesConveyor belts, Accumulating and Related Machines Feeding, Orienting, Placing and Related MachinesFilling Machines: handling liquid and powdered productsInspecting, Detecting and Check weigher MachinesLabel dispensers Help peel and apply labels more efficientlyPackage Filling and Closing MachinesPalletising, Depalletising, Unit load assemblyProduct Identification: labelling, marking, etc.Shrink wrap MachinesForm, Fill and Seal MachinesOther speciality machinery: slitters perforating, laser cutters, parts attachment, etc.