Direct answer
Record the condition at the machine. Temperature, humidity, air quality, pressure, voltage and extraction can change product behaviour and equipment repeatability. For hardware and components, confirm the result with representative product and packaging before altering several variables at once.
Likely causes
- Product condition changes with temperature or humidity in the hardware and components process.
- Compressed air quality or pressure is unstable in the hardware and components process.
- Voltage, extraction, water or drainage is insufficient in the hardware and components process.
- The machine is tested in different conditions from production in the hardware and components process.
What should be checked first?
- Record conditions during good and bad runs
- Check utilities under peak load
- Measure product temperature and humidity exposure
- Inspect air quality and pressure drop
- Verify extraction and drainage
- Define operating limits
- Repeat trials at worst normal conditions
What should you compare before buying?
Compare the operating principle against the actual product, pack range, sustained good output, measurable quality limits, cleaning, changeover and site conditions. Use representative samples and agree what will be demonstrated during testing before delivery and after installation.
Machinery options for this problem
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