Frequently Asked Questions

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"Black Spots" on my tables...how can I resolve this problem?

• If you are noticing "black spots" on your tablets, it may be due to wom or missing dust cups or dust seals. Elizabeth-Hata has several FDA-approved options to help remedy this problem:
  

• Dust seals (strictly for the Hata Tablet Press)
  
• Dust cups (recommended for any type of tablet press)
  
• Dust cups with bellows
  
• European-style dust cups (groove on punches required)
  

• Every tablet press should have some type of seal separating the lubrication areas from the product to prevent "black spots".
  

• Dust cups are placed at the end of the upper punches to contain any excess lubricant
  
• Elizabeth-Hata's dust cups are inexpensive, easy to replace, and also are available in FDA red and clear colors. The red colored dust cups are highly visible when using a white product powder.
  
• European-Style dust cups are long-lasting and washable
  
• Bellows add additional containment when used with dust cups.

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