Problem & answerB-05
Automatic Powder Feeder Not Feeding
Also covers: Vacuum powder loader
Likely causes
- Powder container empty or pick-up tube above the powder level
- Powder bridging or rat-holing
- Vacuum hose blocked, kinked or leaking
- Filter cartridge clogged
- Compressed air pressure too low
- Hopper level sensor dirty or faulty
- Gasket or O-ring leaking
- Vacuum generator malfunction
- Powder too light or poor-flowing; high humidity
- Auto feeder switched off
How to fix it
- 1Powder supply: ensure enough powder, keep the pick-up tube submerged and break any bridges or tunnels.
- 2Vacuum hose: check clamps, cracks, blockages and connections.