The cartoner’s pusher gets stuck, and products can’t get into boxes—production stops dead in its tracks. So frustrating! It’s not the machine’s fault—you just need to do regular maintenance.

First, turn off the machine. Wipe dust and debris off the pusher rails, then put on some specialty lubricant—like oiling a bike chain. Then, check all the screws—tighten any that are loose. If parts are worn out, replace them. Do this cleaning and oiling once a week, and you’ll have way fewer problems.

These steps are easy—you can do them yourself, no need to wait for a repair. Got any easy cartoner maintenance tips? Let us know in the comments!