Standard Requirements for Maintenance and Upkeep of Brickmaking Equipment

Standard Requirements for Maintenance and Upkeep of Brickmaking Equipment

To ensure the long-term stable operation of brickmaking equipment, reduce failure rates, and extend its service life, a standardized maintenance and upkeep system must be established and implemented. The core of standardization is "prevention first, planned maintenance," standardizing and regularizing maintenance work.

I. General Principles of Maintenance and Upkeep

Safety First Principle: All maintenance and upkeep work must be performed only after the equipment is completely shut down, the power source is disconnected (power off, pressure released), and safety measures (such as locking and tagging) are in place.

Prevention First Principle: The core of maintenance is preventive inspection and maintenance, not repair after failure. Through regular work, small problems are eliminated in their infancy.

Fixed Personnel, Fixed Location, Fixed Time, Fixed Standard Principle: Clearly define the person responsible, inspection points, cycle, and standards for each maintenance task.

II. Daily Maintenance Standards (Performed by Operators)

Performed before and after each shift, this is the basic guarantee.

Pre-shift Inspection (Before starting):

Cleaning and Inspection: Clean the equipment surface and surrounding debris, check for oil leaks, water leaks, and loose bolts.

Lubrication Check: Check oil levels according to the equipment lubrication diagram and replenish lubricating oil.

Safety Confirmation: Check that protective covers and emergency stop switches are intact and effective.

No-load Test Run: After confirming everything is in order, start the equipment without load, listening for unusual sounds.

Post-shift Maintenance (After shutdown):

Thorough Cleaning: All residual materials on the molds, press head, feeding system, and conveyor belt must be cleaned to prevent hardening.

Lubrication Replenishment: Replenish lubrication for high-temperature and heavy-load parts after operation.

Record Keeping: Record the operating status and maintenance content on the "Equipment Inspection Sheet."

III. Periodic Maintenance Standards (Performed by Mechanics/Designated Personnel)

Performed according to operating time or calendar cycle.

Weekly Maintenance:

Comprehensive Tightening: Systematically check and tighten all key connecting bolts.

Transmission System Adjustment: Check and adjust the tension of belts and chains.

Electrical Inspection: Clean dust from the control cabinet and check terminal connections.

Monthly/Quarterly Maintenance:

Hydraulic System Inspection (if applicable): Check the quality and level of hydraulic oil, clean or replace the filter element.

Accuracy Check: Check the clearance and accuracy of key moving parts. Wear and Tear Assessment: Inspect molds, mixing blades, and other components for wear and tear, and develop a replacement plan.

Annual Major Maintenance:

Comprehensive Overhaul: Disassemble, inspect, clean, and replace worn parts of the equipment.

Precision Calibration: Calibrate the main precision parameters of the equipment.

Corrosion and Rust Prevention: Apply necessary paint and anti-corrosion treatment to the equipment.

IV. Specific Maintenance Requirements for Key Components

Molds: Establish independent files to record usage times and maintenance history. Clean after each shift, regularly check dimensions and wear, and apply oil for rust prevention and store flat.

Hydraulic System: Keep the hydraulic fluid clean, regularly take samples for testing, and strictly replace hydraulic oil and filter elements according to the instruction manual.

Electrical System: Keep it dry and clean, regularly check insulation resistance, and prevent circuit aging.

V. Maintenance Record and Management Requirements

Establish complete equipment files, including instruction manuals, lubrication diagrams, and maintenance records.

Strictly implement the maintenance plan and keep records of all maintenance, repairs, and parts replacements to ensure traceability.

Set clear maintenance acceptance standards to ensure maintenance quality.

Summary: Standardization equals efficiency, persistence equals benefits

Standardized maintenance transforms seemingly trivial tasks into a manageable and auditable system. Its value lies in using planned small investments (time, materials) to avoid unplanned large losses (production downtime, major repairs). Managers need to provide resources and supervise implementation, while operators and maintenance personnel must fulfill their respective responsibilities. Only by consistently transforming standardized requirements into daily actions can your brick-making equipment become the most reliable core asset in production.