Basic requirements for daily maintenance of brick making equipment

Basic requirements for daily maintenance of brick making equipment

Whether brick-making equipment can operate stably for a long time depends not only on its own quality, but also on standardized and in-place daily maintenance. Complying with the following basic requirements can greatly reduce unexpected failures, extend the life of equipment, and ensure continuous production.

1. Core principles of maintenance: prevention first, regular and fixed-point maintenance

The core of daily maintenance is not to wait for something to break and then repair it, but to nip small problems in the bud through regular inspection, cleaning, lubrication and tightening. This saves money and time compared to major repairs after a breakdown.

2. Daily shift maintenance requirements

The following basic checks must be completed before and after each shift handover or daily work:

Cleaning and inspection: After shutdown, clean the scattered materials and oil on and around the surface of the equipment. Focus on checking and removing the hard materials bonded to the inner wall of the mixer, the brick making machine mold, and the conveyor belt to ensure smooth no-load operation the next time it is started.

Inspection of lubrication points: According to the equipment lubrication diagram or instructions, check the oil cups or nozzles of each bearing, gear, guide rail, chain and other moving parts to ensure sufficient lubricating grease. For points that require manual refueling, replenish it on time and in the right amount.

Tighten key parts: Use a wrench to check whether the bolts at key connections such as the brick making machine main unit, vibrating table, mixing drum, and motor base are loose, especially the parts that are subject to greater vibration. Tighten them immediately if they are found to be loose.

Confirmation of operating status: After turning on the machine, run it without load for a few minutes, listen for any abnormal impact or friction sounds, and observe whether the equipment is running smoothly. Confirm whether the indications of each instrument (pressure gauge, ammeter) are normal.

3. Weekly/regular maintenance points

Every other week or after a certain production cycle, more in-depth maintenance is required:

Comprehensive cleaning and inspection: Clean the inside and bottom of the equipment more thoroughly, and check for material accumulation, oil leakage, and water leakage points.

Transmission system adjustment: Check the tightness of the triangle belt (it should have appropriate elasticity when pressed by hand). If it is too loose or too tight, it needs to be adjusted. Check the chain for tightness and wear.

Electrical and hydraulic inspection: Check whether the main electrical terminals are tight and whether there are any scorch marks. For hydraulic brick presses, check the oil level of the hydraulic tank to see if the oil is clean and whether the filter element needs to be cleaned or replaced.

Assessment of the status of wearing parts: Check the wear and tear of wearing parts such as molds, mixing blades, and conveyor belts, evaluate their remaining service life, and prepare spare parts in advance.

4. Establish maintenance records

Prepare a maintenance record book to briefly record the date, items, problems found and treatment of each maintenance. This not only helps to develop habits, but also forms a "health profile" of the equipment, providing a basis for predictive maintenance and failure analysis.

Summary: Turn maintenance into a habit

The workload of daily maintenance is not large, the key lies in persistence and carefulness. Operators are the first person responsible for equipment maintenance and should treat the equipment like their own tools. Managers need to provide necessary maintenance tools and lubricating materials and supervise them. Spending ten minutes a day doing these "little things" is far better than having to shut down for several days for major repairs after a breakdown. Good maintenance habits are the most reliable and economical guarantee for efficient operation of equipment and stable and orderly production.