Decision 1Open pouch or spouted refill pack
Provide the converted pouch drawing, usable opening, gusset and any spout or closure. Identify whether filling takes place through the mouth or fitment. Review how the empty pouch is supported and how the filled pack leaves the station. A change in pouch format can affect feeding, gripping, nozzle access and closing, even when the nominal fill is unchanged.
Decision 2Foam through the complete filling cycle
Trial the real detergent at its normal and difficult filling conditions. Foam can change with formulation, temperature, agitation and the way product arrives at the nozzle. Observe startup, refilling and restart after a pause as well as steady dosing. Agree the acceptable fill presentation and the settling time available before the pouch is closed or moved.
Decision 3Nozzle cut-off and a clean closure area
Watch for drips, strings and splash as the nozzle enters, fills and withdraws. Product left in the top-seal area or around a fitment needs investigation before higher output is pursued. Include nozzle placement, pouch support and the sequence between filling and closing in trials. A nominal dosing result alone does not establish a saleable refill pack.
Decision 4Formulation and packaging compatibility
Share the detergent safety and technical data with the equipment and packaging specialists. Review wetted materials, seals, hoses, cleaning products and the intended laminate or fitment together. Suitability cannot be inferred from a pouch holding water. Let the responsible packaging and product teams define the required storage, transport and pack-performance checks for the actual formulation.
Decision 5Product changes and retained liquid
List fragrance, colour and formulation changes and the permitted carryover between them. Map tanks, transfer lines, pumps, nozzles and drain points so cleaning covers the whole product route. Record changeover time from the last accepted pack to release of the next product. Include how residual detergent and cleaning liquid are identified and managed under the site procedure.
Decision 6Finished-pack acceptance and output
Assess fill quantity, seal or closure condition, external cleanliness, coding and pouch handling together. Agree the method of examining pack integrity with the packaging owner. Measure accepted packs after rejects and normal replenishment, not just filling strokes. Retain samples from startup, stable production and a restart to make the proposed operating window reviewable.