Rubber cutting machine maintenance manual: 6 key operations to extend equipment life

1. Key operations to extend equipment life

Daily cleaning and residual material removal

Operation content:

Immediately after stopping the machine, remove rubber residues from the blade, feed rail and chip collection groove to avoid clogging mechanical parts after hardening.

Use a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner to clean the dust on the surface of the electrical control cabinet to prevent short circuit (additional moisture protection is required in humid environments).

Recommended tools: nylon brush (to prevent metal from scratching the blade), compressed air to blow the air duct.

Blade inspection and maintenance

Regular inspection items:

Blade wear degree (blade blunting or notching needs to be replaced in time).

The tightening state of the knife shaft and coupling to prevent loosening and cutting deviation.

Maintenance method:

Apply special grease (such as molybdenum disulfide) every 8 hours to reduce friction heat.

Add a protective cover when storing to avoid oxidation and rust.

Lubrication system maintenance

Key lubrication points:

Guide sliders, bearings, gear transmission components (add ISO VG68 grade lubricant every week).

Pneumatic components (such as cylinders) use silicone-based lubricating spray to prevent rubber dust from adhering.

Notes:

Excessive lubrication will absorb dust, and old oil stains need to be cleaned regularly.

Electrical and safety device inspection

Monthly inspection items:

Emergency stop button, safety door switch, overload protector sensitivity.

Whether the insulation layer of the power cord is damaged and whether the grounding is reliable (humid environment needs to be checked in particular).

Record requirements: Establish a checklist to record voltage and current fluctuations.

Long-term outage maintenance

Operation steps:

Clean the equipment thoroughly and apply anti-rust oil.

Set the heating plate to 100℃ and run for 30 minutes to dry the internal water vapor (for models with heating function).

Disconnect the power supply, cover with dust cover and store in a dry and ventilated place.

Fault warning and handling

Appendix: Maintenance cycle table

2. What should you pay attention to when using a rubber cutting machine?

Safety operation specifications

Personal protection requirements

Must wear:

Anti-cutting gloves

Goggles (to prevent rubber debris from splashing)

Noise-proof earplugs (when noise>85dB)

Prohibited from wearing: Loose clothing, jewelry, avoid being involved in the machine.

Inspection before starting the machine

Confirm that the emergency stop button is not triggered and the safety cover is intact.

Check whether the blade is firmly installed (tighten it to the manufacturer's specified value with a torque wrench, such as 20N·m).

Clean the work surface to ensure that there is no debris blocking the feed track.

Taboos during operation

It is strictly forbidden to push the material directly by hand (auxiliary push rod is required).

It is forbidden to adjust the blade or clean the residue while the equipment is running.

Avoid cutting super thick/super hard materials (such as rubber sheets containing metal wires) beyond the rated parameters of the equipment.

Precautions for special scenarios

Low temperature environment (<5℃)

Preheat the equipment for 30 minutes before cutting (increased rubber hardness can easily damage the blade).

Replace with low-temperature grease.

High humidity environment

Place desiccant in the electrical cabinet and check the line insulation resistance (>1MΩ) every week.

Use stainless steel blades.