What are the recommended maintenance and replacement intervals for the various parts of packaging ma
2024-07-13
Question：What are the recommended maintenance and replacement intervals for the various parts of packaging machines used specifically for carton packaging and parcel handling, ensuring optimal performance and longevity?
Notice of Wearing Parts
The following description details the expected wear and tear on various parts due to non-human factors.
Suction Cup
The impact on suction cups differs when erecting 30 boxes per minute for 10 hours daily compared to 20 boxes per minute for the same duration.
Friction between the suction cup and the carton varies, with cartons having both smooth surfaces and burrs.
Suction cups, made of rubber and plastic, tend to harden and wear more easily at low temperatures.
Generally, suction cups can be expected to last 6-12 months when used 10 hours a day with non-rough cartons. However, some customers may need to replace suction cups after just 3 months, while others have not replaced them even after 3 years.
Cutter
If the cutter is cleaned regularly (as glue from tape tends to stick to the cutter edge), it can last up to a year. The cutter's lifespan is heavily influenced by its use and maintenance. Without rust or glue buildup, the cutter can last a long time. A dull cutter is usually due to glue accumulation or edge corrosion.
Linear Bearing
Linear bearings have a relatively low chance of damage. However, if a damaged bearing is not promptly addressed, it may harm the optical shaft. Typically, the lifespan of a linear bearing is 6-24 months or even longer. To extend its life, keep the optical shaft and bearing free of particles and well-lubricated. The actual speed of the machine and its operation frequency can also affect the bearing's lifespan.
Optical Axis
The optical axis is generally rigid enough to avoid damage unless the bearing breaks. If a damaged bearing is not fixed and the machine continues to run, the optical axis will suffer damage.
Belt
The belt can last over 2 years. During normal use, it should be adjusted and tensioned every 6-12 months.
Filter
The filter should be cleaned or replaced regularly due to dust accumulation from cartons. The typical cleaning cycle is about 7 days (or every 3-4 days in cases of high dust and burr). To clean the filter, remove it and blow it with a gas pipe. Replacement is necessary approximately every 3 months. If there is oil and water in the compressed air, the filter might not be cleanable due to the mixture of oil, water, dust, and burr, requiring replacement.
Spring
Springs are expected to last around 2 million cycles before fatigue sets in.
