Q: What Are Yield Critical Assets?
A: Yield Critical Assets are high-wear, product-contact components and assemblies on your filler and capper that directly influence fill and capping quality and uptime.
Assets fall under three categories
Q: What components are considered Yield Critical Assets?
Q: What components fall under each category?
a closer look…
Q: Why are these parts considered Yield Critical Assets?
A: Each of these components directly affects the “yield”—the volume of salable, properly filled product. If any one part underperforms, the effects are immediate and costly:
- Rotary union issues cause fluid leaks and starve the filler.
- Worn slide rods cause valve misalignment, leading to bad seals and inconsistent fills.
- Faulty valves produce inaccurate fills, drips, and rejected bottles.
- Failed hoses choke product delivery, causing erratic fill heights.
- Damaged sealing rubbers invite leaks, overfilling, and bacterial growth, creating sanitation risks and recall hazards.
Q: How often should these parts be inspected, replaced, and rebuilt?
A: Annually! Our technicians can come to you to complete your Machine Center Health Audit and annual filler rebuild.
Q: What do I do with this information?
A: Create a Yield Critical Asset Management Program with FBN, tailored to your equipment and your production schedule. We’ll get started with an audit to assess your machine’s overall health. Then together we can create a program custom for you!
FBN’s YCA Program Includes:
Full Component Replacement
On-Site Installation
Startup Support
Operator Training
Cost: $1,000 per station
(Number of Heads, Price May Vary Based on Valve Configuration/Material)
