Regular maintenance protects your investment, boosts productivity, and ensures a safe work environment. This comprehensive guide walks you through essential maintenance tasks for all your blasting equipment.
general upkeep
- Look it over: Check for any visible damage, wear, or leaks. Make sure all doors, panels, and covers are secure.
- Keep it clean: Sweep and clean the blast area, wipe down surfaces, and empty trash from recovery systems, floor grates, screws, conveyors, and trash bins.
- Give it a test run: Listen for unusual noises and verify that the control panel and safety features are working correctly.
- Safety First: Test emergency stop buttons and safety interlocks. Ensure all personal protective equipment (PPE) is in good condition.
equipment specific maintenance
- Blast Cabinet/Room: Inspect the interior for wear or damage. Check blast gloves, window protectors, and lighting. Ensure automatic safety shutoff switches on doors are working.
- Deadman Controls/Handles: Check connections for damage or air leaks. Ensure the deadman
switch is working freely.
- Blast Helmet: Change the inner lens and install the outer lenses. Ensure the breathing tube is in good condition. Inspect the vest for rips or tears.
- Air Compressor: This is the heart of your system! Maintain and service it regularly. Verify it has a pressure relief valve and meets your air supply requirements. Check the oil level and add oil if needed.
- Dust Collector: Inspect for proper operation. Check and replace filters as needed. Empty the hopper regularly.
- Moisture Drainage: Inspect for proper operation. Check and replace filters as needed. Empty the hopper regularly.
- Blast Vessel: Check both inside and outside for corrosion, cracks, dents, bulges, or other damage. Ensure the inside is clean and dry. Check for leaks.
- Blast Nozzle: Check for thread or jacket damage. Ensure proper sizing for the job.
blast off with confidence:
Download this comprehensive guide with a preventative maintenance checklist for industrial blasting equipment. By following this guide and referring to your equipment manufacturer’s manual, you can keep your blasting equipment in top shape, minimize downtime, and ensure a safe and productive work environment.