Weekly Unwinder Stand Inspection
This weekly inspection procedure covers the Erbatech Unwinder Stand to verify brakes, rollers, pneumatics, sensors, and controls are operating safely and correctly. Performing these checks helps identify wear or issues early and supports reliable, consistent operation.
Weekly Unwinder Stand Inspection
Inspecting the Erbatech Unwinder Zone
Unwind Stand Brake Assemblies
Inspect all 8 break assemblies in Unwind station
Brake Assemblies
All Brakes with horse shoes have fasteners torqued and sight marked?
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Indicate which bolts were an issue and correct. Horse shoe bolts should be 30ft-lbs and secured with Vibratite
All Brake fasteners present and marked?
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Which Brake assemblies failed this check?
All Brake hoses secured with no leaks?
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Which Brake assemblies failed this check?
All Brake gauges set between 4-6 bar?
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Which Brake assemblies failed this check?
All Brake Chucks unlock/lock smoothly?
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Which Brake assemblies failed this check?
Manually slide the idler break assembly back and forth. Is motion smooth and consistent?
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Explain issue and with which brake assembly
Unwind Stand Rollers
Inspect the winder rollers within the unwind stands
All rollers are in good health?
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Indicate what damage was found
All bearings are secure and functional
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Please indicate which bearing is failing or has failed
Unwind Stand Pneumatic Checks
Inspect the pneumatic components and hoses for issues
Are all fittings and hoses secure and not leaking?
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Indicate what component failed
Are all cylinders secure and connected?
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Indicate what component failed
Unwind Stand I/O Checks
Checking sensors and cabling
Wave your hand across each sensor to make sure it flags via its led indicator
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Indicate which sensor failed and correct
Are all Cylinder reed switch LEDs reading current state?
if the answer is "oneOf [No]"
Indicate which reed switch is the issue can correct
Are IO block connections secured and lights illuminating?
if the answer is "oneOf [No]"
Indicate which block was found with issue can correct
Are wire way trays covered and keeping all plumbed wires in?
if the answer is "oneOf [No]"
Indicate which tray is compromised and correct
Inspect the two stand control module for any damaged buttons, switches or lights
if the answer is "oneOf [FLAG,FAIL]"
Indicate which component is damaged and repair
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Source: CWT Henry - Fernley, NV (Community Member)







