Problem & answerD-11
Powder Between Cap and Body
Likely causes
- Overfilled capsules
- Excessive powder dust
- Poor powder flow
- Closing too early
How to fix it
- 1Reduce fill weight within validated limits.
- 2Clean the closing station.
- 3Improve powder flow (see C-02).
- 4Verify dosing accuracy and inspect capsules after adjustment.
It is fixed when
No powder visible between cap and body after closure.
Stop it coming back
- Routine fill-weight checks; clean the closing station regularly.
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