In modern production scenarios, the stable operation of automation equipment directly affects production efficiency and product quality. This article will systematically introduce the key points of daily maintenance and upkeep of automation equipment to help you establish a scientific equipment management system.
1. Three basic maintenance steps
Daily cleaning: Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the machine before and after starting it every day, especially the parts in direct contact with the product. Be sure to clean up residual materials when shutting down to avoid affecting the next production process. Keeping your equipment hygienic not only prolongs its service life but also ensures consistent product quality.
Lubrication management: Regularly professionally lubricate bearings, chains, gears and other transmission components. Strictly select appropriate lubricants according to the equipment manual to ensure adequate coverage of moving parts. This is a key measure to reduce wear and improve operating efficiency.
Fastening inspection: Check all bolts, nuts and other fasteners every week, paying special attention to the connection condition of the vibrating parts. At the same time, adjust the matching clearance of key components such as the transmission system and guide rails to ensure mechanical accuracy.
2. In-depth maintenance of electrical system
Perform monthly special electrical inspections including:
Comprehensively check the status of cables and terminals
Test the sensitivity of various switches and relays
Check ground circuit integrity
Clean the dust in the control cabinet
It is recommended to establish a replacement cycle schedule for electrical components and implement preventive replacement of wearing parts to nip failures in the bud.
3. Environmental intelligent control
The equipment operating environment should meet:
Temperature range: 0℃~40℃
Humidity range: 40%~80%
Equipped with dustproof and anti-corrosion measures
Keep ventilation systems open
Use environmental monitors to collect data in real time and intervene promptly when parameters exceed standards to avoid equipment degradation caused by environmental factors.
4. Software and talent training
System upgrade: Regularly update device control software and firmware to obtain the latest features and security patches in a timely manner. Be sure to back up the program and record parameters before updating.
Team building:
Prepare visual operation guide (including flow chart, video tutorial)
Establish a mentoring and apprenticeship mechanism of "leading the new with the old"
Set up common fault handling simulation training
Organize regular skill competitions
Cultivate employees' "predictive maintenance" thinking, encourage proactive reporting of abnormal signs, and form an equipment management system with full participation.
5. Management closed-loop construction
Establish digital maintenance files to record:
Maintenance time/content/responsible person
Spare parts replacement record
Troubleshooting process
Performance test data
Analyze equipment OEE (overall equipment efficiency) curves monthly and implement special improvements for bottleneck links. Excellent companies can reduce failure rates by more than 40% through systematic maintenance.
Promote the "predictive maintenance" model and use advanced means such as vibration analysis and infrared detection to detect potential faults in advance.