Industrial Mixer | 5 Preventative Maintenance Tips
Overview
Preventative maintenance is key to keep your industrial disperser or mixer running like new. Here are a few recommendations to help maximize longevity and efficiency:
1. Clean The Shaft & Blade
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- Product build-up on the shaft can cause imbalance and even bend it in extreme cases
- A dirty blade will negatively affect shear, which can increase run time and/or quality of product
2. Clear Dust From The Motor, Gearbox, & Drive Components
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- This includes belts, pulleys, bearings, etc.
- Perform regularly to prevent overheating and premature wear
- Replace if showing signs of fatigue or excessive wear
3. Grease All Fittings
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- Perform on weekly basis or after heavy usage
4. Clean Spatter From The Piston Seal
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- If this is a problem at your plant, Schold can provide a custom guard to protect the piston from splatter
5. Perform A Short Run In Water, Detergent, Or Appropriate Solvent
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- Effective if the machine is to be left idle for a length of time or between successive mixing operations to clean the wetted parts
- Clean the wetted parts with plant standard cleaning agents provided that they are non-scratching
- Most sanitizing chemicals, such as those that contain active chlorine, iodine, etc. are corrosive (to some extent) to stainless steel; in these cases 316 Stainless Steel should be specified
- Avoid spraying or immersing complete machine assembly in water
- Dismantle machine components for a more thorough cleaning
- Isolate the machine electrically before it is dismantled for inspection or cleaning
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