WEIGHT VARIATION IN PACKING MACHINES Factors involved in weight variation have been identified as under: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Product Variation Machine Condition Tooling Condition Powder Flow and Feed Rates

1. Product Variation Sources of product variation include the following factors: Inconsistent bulk density Wet/ Sticky powder Too dry/dusty powder Over Head Pressure

2. Machine Condition The factors influencing the weight variation regarding machine condition have been listed below: Scale servo motor reference point defined improperly. Load cell saturated. Vibration Moisture influencing the load cell efficiency. Hammering done for powder flow.

3. Tooling Condition The tooling condition has the following factors: The scale servo drives inappropriate timing Pouch length inappropriate timing Tare removal during the existence of powder in the container