Top 5 Mistakes in the Dispensing Room

The correct design and set-up of a dispensing station can reduce error sources significantly and improve the workflow efficiency of the weighing tasks.

A new application note highlights these and other common mistakes in dispensing and offers recommendations for how to set up the ideal dispensing room.

1. Selecting the Wrong Scale

3. Weighing Below Minimum Weight

5. Non-compliant Documentation

2. Mixing Raw Material

4. Cross-contamination

Make sure the scale is suitable for the defined process tolerances to ensure accurate measurements.

Your smallest weight must always be above the scale’s minimum weight to ensure accurate results.

A weighing process with integrated audit trail reduces the error risk of manual documentation.

Set up your weighing process to ensure the right materials are always used to avoid bad batches.

Scales should be designed for easy and effective cleaning to reduce the risk of contamination.

Quality Issues in Dispensing

Download the Error Prevention Application Note

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