In every sector or industry, safety and maintenance have to be paramount to bring out the best result from a machine and when we talk about industrial work, the case is even more important. Wet grinders, a vital tool in industrial work also need the same treatment of regular maintenance for them to keep up and running efficiently.
Different tools require maintenance at different intervals but in the case of these grinders, they run almost non-stop in an ideal industrial setup. So, they need some extra care. Their maintenance can be categorized into different time schedules and every maintenance schedule has its importance.
They Are All Described Below:
#1. Daily Maintenance: This is something that is often ignored by even some of the most seasoned industry professionals. They are not aware of the disadvantages of not following the practice and the benefits that one can avail by following a daily maintenance schedule.
- Before cranking up at the beginning of a busy day, do check for cables and cracks it has.
- Check all the plugs and connections that make it run to ensure that every one that shall be using it is safe.
- Keeping the equipment and tools clean is the sign of every sound professional. Whether you are a plumber or a working professional who uses a wet grinder, cleaning and maintaining it before and after use holds great importance.
- Inspect the shrouds and plates and remove the top cover to blow out and clean any dust and debris that may have entered it.
- Check for any abnormal sound coming out of the grinder once you start your day.
- Also, storing it correctly and in the right place is important. When not in use, store it in a dry and cool place where dust cannot enter the machine and damage it.
- Also, check the grinder blades and replace the damaged part if found any right before using it.
#2. Weekly Maintenance: Weekly maintenance of wet grinders focuses on a more thorough cleaning. Once every week or at least every alternative week try to clean your grinder thoroughly for it to keep on functioning most efficiently.
- To do so you may open its outer covering if it is on clips and clean the inside of it using the appropriate compound available on the market.
- Also, check for any cracks or tear in the grinder. If found any call a professional for help.
- Check for all the visible components and try and lubricate them where it is needed.
- Check for the belts if there are any and grease and clean or apply where it is needed.
- Do not forget to check on the blades as well, because they are one of the most crucial parts of a wet grinder.
#3. Annual or Monthly Maintenance: Your machine must have come with a maintenance schedule list while buying. It is mentioned in that list when and how to get your annual or monthly maintenance done. This is one of the most crucial parts of maintenance and that is why religiously following it is of utmost importance. However, it is advised by experts not to get involved in this part of the maintenance if you are a laywoman or layman. Hire only a professional to get your wet grinder serviced. You may also ask the service person for an estimate to give you a better understanding way before time.
Conclusion
Maintaining a wet grinder can sound like a huge task but it is nothing if you use the right approach. It is ever easier when you hire a professional. Follow the timely servicing plan and increase their work life and productivity together. It will increase in efficiency of the tool. But remember to hire a professional to perform annual or monthly servicing even if you follow the minor maintenance steps all by yourself. It does not matter ether you are a layman or a laywoman, following these basic tips to maintain your wet grinder can be life-changing not only for yourself but for your tools as well. It is never a bad idea to read a manual or even better to google the tool well in advance. It is better than carrying out a DIY project for annual maintenance and ending up damaging the tool even further.
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