Following these maintenance guidelines will help extend the lifespan of your equipment and ensure optimal performance.
Maintain Standard Daily Operation
- Standard operation is fundamental to extending the lifespan of the equipment. Strictly follow the equipment manual and avoid overloading.
- For example, do not force the equipment to pack tires in quantities or sizes that exceed its capacity to prevent damage to the hydraulic system and mechanical components due to overload.
- Before starting the machine, perform a thorough warm-up and parameter verification to ensure all components are in normal condition before operating.
- This prevents shock to the motor and hydraulic pump caused by a cold start.
- When shutting down the machine, complete the current baling cycle and clear any remaining tires or debris from the material chamber before disconnecting the power supply.
- This prevents components from being subjected to prolonged stress or carrying material, thereby reducing the risk of structural deformation.
Implement Regular Maintenance
- Regular maintenance can promptly identify and resolve potential problems.
- Hydraulic systems should be inspected according to maintenance intervals. Hydraulic oil and filters should be replaced regularly, and impurities in the oil tank should be removed to ensure hydraulic oil cleanliness and stable pressure.
- This prevents oil contamination that can cause wear on hydraulic valves and cylinders.
- Appropriate lubricants should be regularly added to lubrication points on the equipment's transmission components, bearings, and other lubrication points to reduce friction and wear.
- Ensure that the lubricant type and quantity meet equipment requirements.
- Also, inspect fastening components such as bolts and joints and tighten any loose parts promptly to prevent vibration from causing parts to fall out or shift, potentially affecting normal equipment operation.
Strengthen Protection of Key Components
- The integrity of key components directly impacts equipment lifespan.
- Hydraulic system piping and seals require special protection to prevent deformation from impact or leakage from seal aging.
- Protective covers can be installed on the outside of the piping. Seals should be regularly inspected and replaced promptly.
- Components that come into direct contact with the tire, such as the ram and the material chamber, should be regularly cleaned of residual rubber debris and oil to prevent material adhesion and wear.
- Highly wearable components, such as blades and rams, should also be hardened or regularly polished to extend component replacement cycles.
- Furthermore, electrical systems should be properly protected to prevent moisture and dust from entering the control cabinet, thereby preventing short circuits and component damage.
Optimize the Equipment Operating Environment
- A good operating environment can reduce environmental damage to the equipment.
- The equipment should be placed on a flat, dry, and well-ventilated surface to avoid uneven surfaces that could cause deformation of the equipment frame, or humid environments that could cause rusting of components.
- If the equipment is located outdoors or in a dusty environment, a protective shed or dust cover should be installed to prevent rain and dust from entering the equipment and contaminating the hydraulic system and electrical components.
- Also, keep the area around the equipment clean and tidy, leaving ample space for operation and maintenance.
- Avoid debris that could impede heat dissipation and allow for component inspection.
- Ensure the equipment operates in a stable and clean environment to minimize environmental impacts on its lifespan.
