Extruder Preventive Maintenance
This annual preventive maintenance procedure ensures the extruder operates safely and efficiently by inspecting key components such as the motor, gearbox, heater bands, cooling system, valves, thermocouples, and control systems. Completing this PM helps prevent failures, maintain product quality, and extend equipment lifespan.
Extruder Preventive Maintenance
Annual extruder Preventive Maintenance to check heater band, solenoids, controllers, gearbox, etc.
Motor Function Check
Gearbox Oil Change
Solenoids for Cooling Water
if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
Which Solenoid(s) Failed?
Valves & Braided Hoses for Cooling Water
if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
Which Valve(s) Failed?
Heater Band Check
if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
Which Heater Band(s) Failed?
Thermocouple Check
if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"
Which Thermocouple(s) Failed?
Barrel Visual Inspection
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Control Cabinet Inspection
Temperature Controller Check
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Which Controller(s) Failed?
Source: INUS01PR (Community Member)
