Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT The Sand Tank Top Five Check List 1. Check critical wear components and replace if needed. 2. Periodically sample sand discharging from the first three valve stations. 3. Change hydraulic fluid and filter as recommended by manufacturer. 4. Inspect and maintain all electrical and hydraulic components as recommended by manufacturer. 5. Keep service platforms cleared and properly guarded for the safety of maintenance personnel. hydraulic fluid level maintained as recom- mended by the manufacturer. All electric systems, wiring, and hydrau- lic lines should be checked periodically to make sure all are functioning properly and do not cause an improper grounding or leakage causing a hazard to maintenance personnel. The control enclosure on top of the sand tank housing the hydraulic cyl- inders, torque motors, solenoid valves, and associated electrical wiring and hydraulic lines should be cleared of any accumulated sand to assure no interference that can cause component failure. If a sand tank is equipped with a rising- current recirculating-pump system, the EagleHawkAd-AggMan_Layout 1 2/7/12 4:36 PM Page 1 Double-Team Tramp Metals! Dangerous unwanted metals are no match for Eriez' Double-Team specialists… Suspended Magnets and Metal Detectors. Remove tramp metals before they reach your valuable crushers and downstream equipment. Suspended Magnets impeller should be checked for wear and replaced when worn. V-belts driving the pump and bearing lubricant should be in- spected and maintained as specified by the manufacturer's manual. Sand classifying tanks, while from an initial overview may seem complex, can be easily maintained with periodic inspec- tions and repairs providing higher value sand products. AM Tom Moore is a graduate of Penn State University with an associate degree in mechanical engineering. He is manager of Customer Service of the Aggregate Processing Division for McLanahan Corp. in Hollidaysburg, Pa. Dave Schellberg is a graduate of Ashland University (Ohio) with a bachelor's degree in broadcast communications. He is manager of Application Services for McLanahan Corp. in Hollidaysburg, Pa. Metal Detectors Industrial Magnets, Metal Detectors & Vibratory Feeders. Get your FREE copy of How to Choose & Use... EaglE Hawk METAL DETECTORS Superior metal sensitivities through its pulse induction technology's balance coil design. Suspended Magnets • Metal Detectors • Heavy Duty Feeders Write 167 on Reader Card. AGGREGATES MANAGER March 2012 or visit www.eriez.com Call 888-300-3743 43