Problem & answerB-11
Tamping Pins Worn
Likely causes
- Normal wear
- Abrasive powders
- Poor lubrication
- Extended production hours
- Hard stop or jam
How to fix it
- 1Measure tamping pin wear.
- 2Replace pins (and weakened springs) that exceed wear limits.
- 3Check dosing calibration.
- 4Verify fill weight.
It is fixed when
Fill weight remains within the validated specification.
Stop it coming back
- Replace tamping pins during scheduled preventive maintenance.
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