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Weekly Vacuum Drum Cleaning

This procedure outlines the weekly maintenance process for removing, cleaning, and reinstalling the vacuum drum on Hydroforma equipment. It includes steps for equipment lockout, disassembly of assemblies and rollers, safe drum removal using a lift jack, thorough pressure washing and drying of drum channels, and careful reinstallation of the drum and conveyor system. The process ensures optimal machine performance, prevents buildup, and supports consistent production quality.
New Wave Global
08/25/2025

Weekly Vacuum Drum Cleaning

This procedure outlines the weekly maintenance process for removing, cleaning, and reinstalling the vacuum drum on Hydroforma equipment. It includes steps for equipment lockout, disassembly of assemblies and rollers, safe drum removal using a lift jack, thorough pressure washing and drying of drum channels, and careful reinstallation of the drum and conveyor system. The process ensures optimal machine performance, prevents buildup, and supports consistent production quality.

    Retract Major Assemblies

    Move conveyor belt aside

    Remove Drum

    Clean the drum

    Replace the drum

Source: New Wave Global (Community Member)

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