Back

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.
INUS01PR
12/01/2025

Extruder Preventive Maintenance

Annual extruder Preventive Maintenance to check heater band, solenoids, controllers, gearbox, etc.

    Motor Function Check

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Gearbox Oil Change

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Solenoids for Cooling Water

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Which Solenoid(s) Failed?

    Valves & Braided Hoses for Cooling Water

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Which Valve(s) Failed?

    Heater Band Check

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Which Heater Band(s) Failed?

    Thermocouple Check

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FAIL]"

    Which Thermocouple(s) Failed?

    Barrel Visual Inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Control Cabinet Inspection

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Temperature Controller Check

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
    if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"

    Which Controller(s) Failed?

Source: INUS01PR (Community Member)

Please note that any procedure, checklist, or other document available in the MaintainX Procedure Hub is provided for general education and information only and does not constitute legal, medical, or financial advice. MaintainX makes the materials available AS IS and AS PROVIDED, without warranties of any kind. By downloading or using any such materials, you assume the risk that they may not be appropriate for your specific situation and agree that you are solely responsible for any such use, including compliance with applicable law and with meeting any conditions of product warranties.