Guide3.2
Typical capability
| Characteristic | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Capsule sizes | 000 (largest) to 5 (smallest), using size-specific change parts |
| Fill materials | Powders; granules, pellets and small beads with the correct dosing disc and technique |
| Output | Benchtop units: low thousands per hour. High-speed automatics: up to about 150,000 capsules per hour |
| Fill weight variation | About ±3.5% (depends on powder properties and calibration) |
| Qualified capsule rate | Above 99% |
| Automatic functions | Defective-capsule rejection; automatic pause when capsule or powder supply runs low |
Why powder mattersThe machine fills a fixed volume, not a fixed weight. Bulk and tapped density, flow and moisture therefore set the capsule weight. Many “machine” faults are actually powder or room-condition faults (see Chapter C).
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