The maintenance and upkeep of pneumatic balancers are key to ensuring their long-term stable operation, improving work efficiency, and extending their service life. The following provides a detailed introduction on how to properly maintain and care for pneumatic balancers, including maintenance methods, precautions, and specific component maintenance guidelines

Maintenance and upkeep methods

regular inspection

Key component inspection: Regularly inspect the key components of the pneumatic balancer, including pneumatic components, valves, sensors, etc., to ensure their normal operation and tighten the parts. At the same time, check the key organizational structure characteristics of the equipment, such as key steel frame structures and connectors, as well as shaft pins, anchor bolts, etc., to ensure that there is no damage or looseness.

Structural inspection: Check the key organizational structural characteristics of the equipment, such as key steel frame structures and connectors, as well as shaft pins, anchor bolts, etc., to ensure that there is no damage or looseness.

Cleaning and maintenance

Appearance cleaning: Regularly clean the appearance of the pneumatic balancer, remove dust and debris, and keep it clean and tidy.

Internal cleaning: Regularly clean the interior of the pneumatic balancer, especially the air ducts and control parts, without cutting off the air and power sources, to prevent blockage by dust, grease, and other debris.

Air pressure regulation

According to the load requirements, regularly check and adjust the air pressure control device to ensure the balance and suspension effect of the load, and maintain the stability and safety of the pneumatic balancer.

Lubrication maintenance

According to the instructions in the user manual, regularly lubricate the moving parts of the pneumatic balancer to ensure smooth operation and reduce wear. Especially for frequently moving parts such as ball nuts, thrust bearings, pistons, lubrication can ensure their smooth operation. When lubricating, it is necessary to first remove the load object of the balance crane, so that the steel wire rope is in a relaxed state, and then perform the corresponding lubrication operation.

component replacement

Regularly inspect and replace components that have exceeded the warranty period or are damaged, such as hooks, wire ropes, sensors, etc. Especially for hooks, check their openings, cracks, and wear, and replace them promptly if necessary. Replace with the provided original components to ensure compatibility and performance of the equipment.

Maintenance precautions

safe operation

Before carrying out maintenance, be sure to cut off the gas and power sources to ensure safe operation.

Strictly follow operating procedures and safety requirements to avoid overloading and improper operation.

Disassembly and assembly work

Disassembly and assembly work on the ground to avoid the risks associated with high-altitude operations.

professional support

For more complex maintenance work, it is recommended to seek professional support and services from pneumatic balancer manufacturers or authorized service providers to ensure the quality and effectiveness of maintenance work.

Routine maintenance

Conduct daily pre shift and post shift inspections to check if all parts of the equipment are functioning properly, pay attention to the sound of equipment operation, perform cleaning work, and keep records of shift handover.

Specific component maintenance guide

couple

Check the opening, cracks, and wear of the hook. If the opening of the hook becomes larger, deformed, or cracked, or if the lock buckle is damaged or faulty, please replace it with a new hook in a timely manner.

wirerope

Stretch the steel wire rope as much as possible and start checking for entanglement, deformation, corrosion, or breakage. The number of fractures in each steel wire rope cannot exceed 10%. If the steel wire ropes are connected together and in the same strand, the number of fractures cannot exceed 5%. At the same time, check whether the embedded ring of the wire rope head and the bolt of the clamp are loose, and whether the clamp is damaged. If any problems are found, replace them in a timely manner.

Cylinder

Carefully inspect the connection between the hanging plate and the cylinder for cracks, damage, and deformation, as well as whether the bolts connecting the hanging plate and the cylinder are loose. If there are any abnormalities, promptly handle them.

Balance control valve and control handle

Check whether there are cracks, damages, and deformations in the O-ring and gasket, whether the organs are worn, whether the connecting parts are loose, and whether the button can be restored after pressing. If there is any damage or looseness, replace or repair it in a timely manner.

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