GLASS STORAGE
What does FIFO Stand for?
First In - First Out
What’s the first step if there's misalignment?
Stop the line.
First step when a bottle breaks on the line?
Stop production immediately.
What should you do with tipped empty bottles on the line?
Remove from the line (risk of chipped finish).
Why rinse bottles before filling?
To remove foreign material particles (dust or other contaminants).
What is the biggest risk of stacking glass pallets incorrectly?
Breakage due to instability or weight.
Why adjust conveyor speeds?
To avoid excessive collision and breakage.
Why should you remove exposed or open bottles after a breakage?
To prevent contamination (foreign material inclusion).
To whom to escalate glass breakage issues?
Quality and area supervisor.
The process of challenging a rinser effectiveness in removing foreign material is called…
Validation.
When inspecting glass, what should we be looking for?
Cracks, defects, or contamination (2 out of 3 considered acceptable).
What should be checked before starting the bottling line to minimize risk of bottle breakage?
Bottle integrity, line alignment, center-lining, line speed, guide rails position. (2 right answers considered acceptable)
What tools should be used for a glass breakage cleanup?
Only designated (dedicated) tools.
Provide 2 common causes of glass breakage during production.
Any 2 of the following: Rough handling, excessive conveyor speed, stacking pressure, incorrect setup of the line.
What items need to be regularly maintained to ensure the rinsers are working optimally?
Rinser nozzles and pressure systems.
What conditions should we avoid in glass storage?
Excessive climate conditions, poor stacking, dirty areas (2 out of 3 considered acceptable).
A bottling line misalignment as small as 1mm can increase glass breakage by up to __%.
20%
Why document a breakage?
To track occurrences and support continuous improvement.
Changes in glass supplier processes can directly affect….
Bottle strength, shape consistency, appearance, specifications (2 of these are considered acceptable).
Improperly validated rinsers contribute to over ___% of particulate contamination found in bottled beverages.
30%.
How does labeling help in glass storage?
It ensures rotation and traceability.
How to reduce bottle jamming?
Ensure spacing and proper alignment.
What should be done after the broken glass cleanup and before starting production again?
Inspect the area to validate that there is no presence of glass on the line.
When documenting glass breakage, what information should be recorded?
Glass mold number, quantity, batch/production dates (2 of these are considered acceptable).
Two common rinsing methods?
Product, water, alcoholic solution, or air (2 acceptable)