When your reputation depends on hitting deadlines, you can’t afford to guess. Machine Analyser® puts instant ELAU PacDrive fault history in your hands the moment a line stops.
✓ Protect client contracts
✓ Instant PLC fault history
✓ Plug-and-play installation
✓ Eliminate intermittent stops
When a packaging line stops, four things need to happen – diagnose, understand, fix and learn. In contract packaging, every hour costs you twice – lost production and a client commitment you can’t meet. Machine Analyser® is built for all four. Not just the prediction bit.
When a packaging line goes down, Machine Analyser® surfaces the exact fault, axis, error code and preceding events from your PAC immediately. No log searching, no guesswork - your engineer has everything they need to diagnose the problem in minutes, not hours. Every minute counts when a client's product is on the line.
Knowing the fault code is only half the battle. Machine Analyser® gives your engineers the full context - drive history, error patterns and preceding events - so they understand what caused it. With a full asset inventory including parts and firmware versions, your team resolves it fast - minimising the impact on your client's schedule.
Every breakdown is logged automatically. Machine Analyser® tracks patterns across incidents so your team can spot recurring faults - particularly on ageing PacDrive M equipment - and take action before the same problem stops the line again.
Connected directly to your PAC – no sensors, no lengthy IT project. Whether you run a single line or a multi-client operation, everything your engineers, managers and stores teams need in one platform.
When a packaging line stops, Machine Analyser® pulls the fault, axis, error code and preceding events from your PAC instantly. No log searching – your engineer has the full picture before they’ve even reached the machine, minimising the impact on your client’s production schedule.
Machine Analyser® tracks current draw, error trends and axis behaviour across your packaging lines 24/7 – through format changeovers, product switches and high-speed runs. Spot what’s developing on your filling, forming and wrapping lines before it becomes a stop.
Usage data, wear trends and a full asset inventory – parts and firmware versions included. Especially valuable for ageing PacDrive M systems where parts availability is tightening. Plan maintenance windows around actual condition, not a fixed calendar.
Industry research and the reality we see every day on the packaging factory floor.
The REAL cost of one hour of unplanned downtime on a packaging line
Average incident duration – up from 49 minutes five years ago
Time that can be lost in a single incident when cleanup is required
Manufacturers want condition monitoring but most still don’t have it
No rip-and-replace. No lengthy IT project. No sensors to install. Works with existing PacDrive M and PacDrive 3 systems - no upgrade required.
Plug directly into your PAC - no sensors, no hardware, no disruption. Works with ELAU PacDrive and legacy systems instantly.
Cloud or offline - no IT sign-off. Continuous PAC data tracking. Learns patterns and flags anomalies with 24/7 coverage.
Turn insights into action. Get instant alerts, predictive warnings, and plain-language tips for faster, smarter planning.
Packaging lines face pressures unique to the sector – high-speed operation, frequent format changes and the added weight of client commitments. Machine Analyser® is designed for all of it.
Real-time monitoring on your fastest, most critical lines
Track current draw and axis behaviour on filling, forming and wrapping lines running at high speeds - where small issues escalate fast. Machine Analyser® surfaces early warning signs before they become stops, and gives your engineer the full fault context the moment one does. On a high-speed line, every minute of diagnosis time costs you throughput.
Consistent reliability across every format and product switch
Format changeovers are one of the biggest stress points for packaging equipment - motors, drives and axes pushed through repeated configuration changes. Machine Analyser® tracks machine condition across every changeover so your team can see what's being stressed and catch issues before they stop the next run.
Protect your client relationships as well as your throughput
In contract packaging, your downtime is your client's problem. A missed delivery window affects their supply chain, their retail commitments and ultimately their trust in you. Machine Analyser® gives your team the tools to respond fast, resolve quickly and reduce the frequency of unplanned stops - protecting both your operation and your client relationships.
Extend the life of ageing equipment with better data
Many packaging lines run on PacDrive M systems that have been in service for years. As component availability tightens, knowing the condition of every drive, motor and controller becomes critical. Machine Analyser® tracks wear trends and flags deteriorating components so you can plan replacements before they fail - and make the most of every part you have.
Reduce emergency costs through smarter maintenance
Contract packaging runs on thin margins - emergency callouts, unplanned repairs and expedited parts orders eat into profitability fast. Machine Analyser® gives your maintenance team the data to plan ahead, reduce reactive repairs and keep maintenance costs predictable. Less firefighting, more control.
No sensors. No lengthy IT project.
No rip-and-replace.
FULLY OFFLINE AVAILABLE. Connect to your PAC today and get your first insights before the end of the day.
