We heard multiple problems in maintaining a pellet mill. It is essential to discuss this and explore different strategies for good maintenance. How can you avoid problems and prolong the pellet mill machine’s service life?
Here are some tips on proper operation and good maintenance:
- Lubrication is critical to small pellet mill machines. The machine will quickly get damaged without lubrication, especially its wearing parts. The parts you need to add frequently are the roller, the main shaft, and the gearbox.
- The roller is a crucial part of making pellets. As we all know, pellets are pressed in the small pellet machine by the die and the roller.
- Raw materials are squeezed into the pelletizing holes of the die by the roller. In other words, tremendous pressure is generated by the friction between the roller and the die every minute the machine works.
- If the roller is without lubrication, the pressure will wear the roller out very quickly. The pellet machine may not be able to make pellets as usual. The roller shaft sometimes gets broken as well. Moreover, the raw material between the die and roller can absorb some of the oil, so you must regularly add more oil to the roller.
- The main shaft also needs regular lubrication. Not as frequent as the roller; you still need to take care of it. The main shaft is the center of the small pellet mill, and all other parts roll around the shaft; the whole machine will easily break if the shaft is not lubricated enough.
- The gearbox, of course, also should constantly be lubricated.
SMALL PELLET MILL LUBRICATION TIPS
Check all these parts before you start a small pellet mill!
- Add lubricating oil to the gearbox regularly. It would be best to lubricate all bearings before the initial operation adequately.
- Inspect and ensure each rotating part is well-greased.
- Grease the mill according to its appropriate amount.
- There are manuals for gasoline and diesel engine. Read the manual and strictly follow the instructions.
- PTO: Lubricate bearings and splines with lithium base grease.
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