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Choose the visible fault, then work through first checks, likely causes and practical corrective actions.
Inaccurate or inconsistent filling
Underfills, overfills and pack-to-pack quantity variation.
View answers 498 answersSlow production or insufficient output
Bottlenecks, labour constraints and low sustained good output.
View answers 104 answersFoam, drips, dust and product mess
Product escaping, aerating or contaminating the pack and machine.
View answers 296 answersFeeding faults and repeated jams
Caps, containers, components or product fail to present consistently.
View answers 80 answersLoose, leaking or cross-threaded caps
Closure placement, thread engagement and sealing faults.
View answers 80 answersVariable torque or closure alignment
Inconsistent tightening, seating height and closure orientation.
View answers 40 answersLabels wrinkling, wandering or missing position
Pack control, web tracking and wipe-down problems.
View answers 40 answersLabels not sticking or lifting
Surface contamination, material compatibility and application pressure.
View answers 124 answersCoding and traceability faults
Faint, missing, incorrect or unreadable production codes.
View answers 151 answersSealing failures and leaking packs
Induction, heat, pouch and film seal integrity problems.
View answers 93 answersConveyor jams, tipping and queueing
Unstable transfers, back pressure and poor accumulation.
View answers 481 answersChoosing the correct machine
Selection, sample testing and specification decisions.
View answers 386 answersChangeover and multi-format difficulties
Tooling, recipes and repeatable format changeover.
View answers 317 answersCleaning, maintenance and breakdowns
Service access, repeat faults, hygiene and preventive maintenance.
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