Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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35 AGGREGATES MANAGER May 2015 EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT tained. Most OEMs will require the completion of a delivery in- spection form upon receipt of a new feeder at the dealer/customer. This is a critical document which will be required by a transport company should alleged damage occur during transit. Both the operator and the OEM benefit from the time taken to accurately complete and submit this form. Some OEMs require this docu- ment to be completed and submitted in order to initiate the new machine warranty period. Along with this form, some manufactur- ers will also specify a new equipment start-up procedure to help ensure the new machine is started up correctly. Again, following and completing these documents are the best way to protect the operator, dealer, and OEM when processing new equipment. Once a new feeder has been properly processed and all forms completed and submitted, a regular maintenance schedule needs to be in place. Most OEMs will outline required maintenance items in the VGF operations and maintenance manuals. These regular maintenance checks are typically broken down into daily (before, during, and after operation), weekly, and special instructions for extended shut down and storage. Here are some examples of these checks: Daily maintenance checks: Before start up: D Check all lubrication fluid levels D V-belt tension During operation: D Abnormal movement of feed box D Unusual noises D Unusual vibrations D Smell of overheated or smoking lubricant D RPM of feeder D Grizzly bar plugging After operation: D Bearing temperature check D Driven sheave and bushing tightness D Feeder hopper and base hardware D Grizzly bar damage Weekly maintenance checks: D V-belt condition D Springs equal height and not worn, cracked, or broken D Inspect liners for wear, cracks D Smooth grizzly bar worn, sharp edges D Change lubricating oil (per manual) D Check all electrical connections When topping off or changing oil in any vibratory unit, it's important to understand the lubricants that are required. All manufacturers provide recommended lubrication for their equip- ment in the operations and maintenance manuals, so be sure to keep that manual nearby. It's important to follow lubrication recommendations for brands, number designation, temperature, viscosity, and synthetic or natural type oils. Keep your vibrating grizzly feeder running at peak efficiency, and it will serve the rest of the crushing circuit well and provide years of dependable operation. AM Dave Anderson is an applications specialist with Terex Minerals Processing Systems. Vibrating grizzly feeders are also available for portable operations. CONVEYING PERFORMANCE Luff Industries Ltd. tf: 1.888.349.LUFF (5833) w: www.luffindustries.com e: info@luffindustries.com IDLERS | PULLEYS | IMPACT BEDS | ACCESSORIES All products come with a FULL 2 YEAR WARRANTY Luff offers a complete line of conveyor components to fit your application needs.