Problem & answerB-03
Fill Weight Too High
Also covers: Overfilled · double-filled capsules
Likely causes
- Dosing depth or powder bed too high
- High powder density
- Incorrect calibration or machine settings
- Powder compaction
- Worn or malfunctioning dosing mechanism
How to fix it
- 1Stop production.
- 2Reduce dosing depth.
- 3Verify product density against the batch record.
- 4Check machine calibration.
- 5Inspect the dosing disc and components.
- 6Carry out weight verification.
It is fixed when
Capsule weight within the approved specification.
Stop it coming back
- Verify dosing settings at start-up and after every adjustment.
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