GuideAppendix A
Typical Operating Parameters
Use these values as a reference only. Confirm every value against the manufacturer’s manual and validated settings for the specific machine and product.
| Parameter | Typical value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separation vacuum | 0.06 – 0.08 MPa | Some models specify −0.02 to −0.06 MPa; follow the gauge marking and manual. |
| Compressed air supply | 0.5 – 0.7 MPa (5 – 7 bar) | Clean, dry air; drain filters daily. |
| Ejection-assist air | ≈ 0.02 MPa | Benchtop fillers with an assist port. |
| Dosing disc to sealing ring clearance | 0.03 – 0.08 mm | Open slightly for coarse powders. |
| Closing plate gap | 0.2 – 0.3 mm | Benchtop semi-automatic fillers. |
| Production room RH | 40 – 60% | Or the validated range for the product. |
| RH for light / probiotic powders | < 40% | Improves vacuum feeding and flow. |
| Machine and tooling storage | 18 – 24 °C, 45 – 55% RH | |
| Separation efficiency | ≥ 99% | 100-capsule test. |
| Locking acceptance | > 99.5% locked, no gap | 200-capsule test. |
| Fill weight variation | ≈ ±3.5% | Machine capability; product limits apply. |
| In-process weight check | Every 30 min, ≥ 20 capsules | |
| Cam and bearing grease | NLGI grade 1 | Food-grade H1 where contact is possible. |
| Motor rotation (typical) | Discharge motor anticlockwise; vacuum pump clockwise | Check against the machine’s arrows. |
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