Equipment Longevity & Maintenance
Implementing these key practices ensures optimal performance and extends the operational lifespan of your equipment. Each guideline addresses critical factors that influence durability and efficiency.
1. Control the Quality of Raw Materials
- The purity and characteristics of raw materials directly affect equipment wear and tear.
- Hard impurities in raw materials repeatedly impact and wear down the die and pressure rollers during pressing, accelerating component aging.
- Unsuitable raw material humidity increases equipment load: excessive humidity leads to component corrosion, while insufficient humidity increases operating resistance.
- Ultimately, improper humidity affects the lifespan of core components.
- Proper raw material selection and humidity control are crucial for equipment longevity.
2. Monitor Core Component Condition
- The quality and wear of core components are key to equipment lifespan.
- Critical components such as molds, pressure rollers, and hydraulic systems are prone to deformation, wear, and leakage if made of inferior materials or subjected to prolonged high loads.
- High-quality components adapted to raw material characteristics must be selected.
- Regular condition checks are essential to identify minor damage early.
- Addressing issues promptly prevents small problems from escalating into serious malfunctions that impact overall equipment lifespan.
3. Standardize Daily Operating Procedures
- Improper operation significantly shortens equipment lifespan.
- Frequent overloading, arbitrary parameter adjustments, or abrupt start-ups and shutdowns negatively impact motors and hydraulic systems.
- Strict adherence to operating procedures is essential for equipment longevity.
- Equipment should be started and stopped smoothly to minimize stress on components.
- Parameters should be set appropriately based on raw material characteristics to avoid prolonged unstable operation and reduce unnecessary component wear.
4. Perform Regular Equipment Maintenance
- Regular maintenance is key to extending equipment lifespan.
- After prolonged operation, equipment components may experience lubrication wear and dust accumulation.
- Unaddressed issues can exacerbate friction and corrosion, leading to premature failure.
- A comprehensive maintenance mechanism should include regular equipment cleaning, lubrication oil replacement, and seal checks.
- Proactive maintenance allows for timely detection and resolution of potential faults, ensuring equipment remains in optimal operating condition.
Key Insight
By implementing these four guidelines systematically, organizations can significantly extend equipment service life, reduce downtime, and optimize operational efficiency. Consistent attention to raw materials, component monitoring, standardized operations, and preventive maintenance creates a holistic approach to equipment management.
