Watson-Marlow FS32 - Manual (Page 14)

INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
FS10, FS32
FS10-32 IH EN 74-215-021 v1.02.doc Version: 1.02 Page 14 of 17
6 Malfunctioning
6.1 Function errors / Trouble shooting
FS10/FS32 is a relatively simple machine to operate and normally errors will be due to incorrect
adjustment of certain functions.
In the table below, the most common faults are described and what causes it.
Problem:
Crimping leaves marks on the cap skirt, and crimping is not tight.
Reason: Capping head is too high.
Action: Lower capping head.
Problem:
Caps are closed on the bottle neck.
Or the caps are deformed. (harmonica deformation)
Reason:
Caps skirts are too long for stopper-vial combination.
Too long stroke.
Action:
Check combination of rubber stopper, vial and cap.
Adjust the stroke. (see section 4.2)
Problem:
Crimping is done on the rim of caps.
Reason:
Too short stroke.
Cap skirt is too short.
Action:
Make an adjustment of the stroke.
Check rubber stopper’s head for thickness.
Problem:
Cap is not crimped tight. Cap is crimped too tight.
Reason:
Incorrect height of crimp head.
Stroke length incorrect.
Dirty/worn jaws.
Action:
Adjust the crimp head height slightly. Lower is tighter – Higher is looser.
Make an adjustment of the stroke.
Clean and polish the jaws; please contact your supplier or WMF