Problem & answerE-02
Cracked Capsules
Likely causes
- Low humidity or moisture exposure
- Excessive closing compression
- Misaligned segments
- Incorrectly sized or installed pins
- Poor capsule storage or aged stock
How to fix it
- 1Check room RH and capsule storage conditions.
- 2Reduce locking pressure.
- 3Adjust segment alignment.
- 4Reinstall pins correctly and confirm pin size.
- 5Replace damaged capsule stock.
- 6Verify capsule integrity before restarting.
It is fixed when
No visible cracks after production.
Stop it coming back
- Store capsules to the supplier’s recommendations.
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