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Dusty Capsules — Capsule Filling · Ask Dhanu

Machines Capsule Filling Capsule Defects & Discharge

Problem & answerE-08

Dusty Capsules

Also covers: Excessive capsule dust

Likely causes

Capsules not polished after filling
Poor capsule quality or broken capsules
Machine speed too high
Weak vacuum or dust extraction

How to fix it

1Run filled capsules through a capsule polisher.
2Reduce machine speed.
3Restore vacuum and dust extraction (see F-01, F-06).
4Replace poor-quality capsules and clean the machine.

It is fixed when

Finished capsules are free of surface dust.

Stop it coming back

Polish every batch.

Did this solve the problem?

Points to inspect

Polisher
Vacuum
Dust extraction
Capsule quality

More in Capsule Defects & Discharge

E-01Broken Capsules
E-02Cracked Capsules
E-03Dented or Pin-Holed Capsules
E-04Scratched Capsules
E-05Capsules with Black Marks
E-06Capsule Shell Damage (Incoming)
E-07Powder Leaking from Filled Capsules

E-09

Discharge Jams or Capsules Piling Up

E-10High Reject Rate

General guidance only. Follow your site procedures and the machine manual, and isolate the machine before any work on it.