Problem & answerB-01
Capsules Empty or Powder Not Filling
Likely causes
- Powder hopper empty
- Powder bridging in the hopper
- Dosing disc blocked
- Tamping pins stuck
- Agitator not rotating
- Powder feeder motor failure
- Powder level sensor damaged, dirty or out of adjustment
- Incorrect dosing settings
- PLC output fault
How to fix it
- 1Stop the machine safely.
- 2Check the powder level and refill if required.
- 3Break any powder bridge with an approved tool.
- 4Inspect the dosing disc and remove build-up.
- 5Confirm the agitator rotates freely.
- 6Check tamping pins for sticking or wear.
- 7Check the powder level sensor: clean, adjust sensitivity or replace.
- 8Inspect the feeder motor and electrical connections; check the circuit against the electrical diagrams and call an electrician if a component is damaged.
- 9Confirm dosing settings on the HMI and check for PLC alarms.
- 10
It is fixed when
Fill 20 capsules; every capsule contains powder within specification. No empty capsules in a 100-capsule sample.
Stop it coming back
- Maintain an adequate hopper level.
- Clean dosing components after each batch.
- Inspect tamping pins daily.
- Check fill weight every 30 minutes.
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