AGGREGATES MANAGER August 2015
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by Eric Marcotte
T
here's an urban legend out there
about the company whose main-
tenance crew mistakenly installed
a new crusher with the rotor
spinning backwards. It still worked! And you
think you have issues?
To get the most from your equipment in-
vestment, you need to put in the time. Yes,
a crusher costs a bit more than your aver-
age automobile, but that doesn't mean it's
maintenance-free. An automobile needs oil
changes too, right? Performing regularly
scheduled maintenance on impact crushers is
crucial for guaranteeing day-to-day reliability
and optimum product output. Did you know
you can boost output and quality by doing
just a little bit more? Even daily cleanups and
inspections can increase service life. It's a
no-brainer, though possibly easier said than
done. Here are some steps and practices to
incorporate in your ongoing operations and
maintenance. Beginning with maintenance
team education, parts logs, and general
maintenance record keeping, plus trouble-
shooting, these guidelines will help your
crusher go the distance.
With appropriate
training, proper
operation,
and the right
maintenance
routine, your
impact crushers
can go the
distance.
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