If you have slurry pumps in Australia, you need to know how to properly maintain them to ensure your pumps run efficiently. Proper maintenance also enhances the durability of your pump. Just like other types of machines, pumps require regular maintenance to function reliably and optimally. Without proper maintenance and care, your pumps can suffer failures. This can result in potential injury, unscheduled repairs, and downtime of the facility. Even if they do not fail, pumps that are poorly maintained can lose up to 15% of their efficiency. This can cost you reduced output and hurt your bottom lines.
While pump operators and owners can perform some of these maintenance steps on their own, there are some situations where they have to call a professional to do the work. DO not wait until your pump gets problematic before you start fixing problems that you could have avoided. Customize this maintenance guide to fit your needs and follow it to keep your pumps functioning at their best.
Daily pump maintenance
Whilst this maintenance list may appear long at first, its individual items are easy and quick to complete. While they may seem minor, these steps are very important when it comes to maintaining the efficiency of your pump.
You should check the oil of your pump. Do this when the pump is not operating. You should then inspect the bearings in case of sudden drops or spikes in temperature. Monitor all the gauges and instruments and examine the stuffing box of your slurry pumps and adjust accordingly.
Look for any leakages and replace liners if the casing week holes of the pump are leaking. Now track gland service pressure as changes can be an indication of further issues. Poorly functioning stuffing boxes or blocked pipes could change the gland service pressure.
Weekly maintenance
Do not forget about the weekly maintenance of your pump. While these two tasks will add to your maintenance requirements once a week, they are very essential for tracking the efficiency of your pump. Re-adjust the impeller of the pump and record the gauge readings of the pump.
Quarterly maintenance
When it comes to the quarterly maintenance of your pump, it is best to call a professional to do the work. Quality maintenance could mean the difference between a catastrophic failure and a well-functioning pump. You should empty all the used lubricants and replace them with fresh oil. The next step is to check the V-belt for any signs of wear to ensure there is proper tension. Now clean the pulley grooves and the V-belt. Clean the studs and threads and oil them. Inspect the stuffing box for any wear and tear and repack.
Semi-annual maintenance
When it comes to semi-annual maintenance of your slurry pumps in Australia, you should fully inspect the entire pump and clean the bearings, the housing of the bearings and refill with new oil. Inspect the drains and flush them as well as seal the piping of water. Check the motor and the pump and ensure they are aligned.