Problem & answerA-02
Capsules Bridging in the Hopper
Likely causes
- Capsules interlocking
- High static electricity
- Hopper overloaded
- Deformed capsules
- Room humidity outside specification
How to fix it
- 1Stop the machine.
- 2Break the bridge manually.
- 3Reduce the hopper load.
- 4Check capsule quality and remove deformed shells.
- 5Confirm room humidity is within specification.
- 6Restart and monitor capsule flow.
It is fixed when
Capsules flow freely from the hopper without interruption.
Stop it coming back
- Do not overfill the hopper.
- Maintain room humidity within the validated range.
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