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Maintenance tips for your shot blasting equipment.

We know that the shot blasting machinery is used extensively to clean hard metal and concretes. It is a hard job for the shot blast machine as they clean the metal surface and stained floors by using silica, glass beads, cut wire abrasive media, and stainless steel balls. If you want your shot blasting machine to work for years to come without any trouble, then you should maintain it properly. It will not only improve its efficiency but also the lifespan of the machine.

Regular maintenance of the shot blasting machine will also reduce the downtime and reduce the cost of repairing. In this blog, we have shared with you some points that would help you keep the machine running optimally for a long time.



Create a schedule

The best way to maintain a machine that is working day in and day out is by creating a maintenance schedule and then strictly sticking to it. You should know that regular small repairs of the machine are less costly than making a big repair if there is a fault. However, it is extremely hard to predict when and what kind of small repairs are needed in the absence of a proper maintenance schedule. Therefore, you have to do a regular maintenance check every time you use the machine. It would help you to find out any fault when they are very small so that you can repair it at the earliest and prevent any major breakdown later on.

 

Regular lubrication of the moving parts

The shot blasting machine uses highly abrasive media and some of these can inadvertently get inside the moving parts and damage the machine. Therefore, you must regularly clean the machine after use and keep the components well lubricated. A well-lubricated machine not only works smoothly but also its efficiency is boosted. Furthermore, regularly cleaning and lubricating the moving parts of the machine would increase the lifespan of the machine significantly.

 

Keeping it in a controlled environment

You must protect the engine of the machine so that it works efficiently. The best way to do it is by keeping it in a dry environment at a low temperature. You must operate it in a closed room with proper ventilation. However, if you have to use it outside, then make sure that the engine does not get wet.

 

Maintain dust collecting system

When you shoot stainless steel shots on the metallic or concrete surface, then a lot of dust is produced. You have to maintain the dust collectors and regularly check the filter cartridges to maintain proper airflow inside the machine.

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