Manufacturing relies on a variety equipment to make products for specific industries. These machines could be operating in areas that are susceptible to excessive amounts of sawdust and dirt, grease or grime, chemicals, or other particles. These particles could cause damage to products or prevent certain processes being completed.
This dirt and grime can be ingested into the machines through regular exposure. The particles may get stuck in the components, which can cause damage or stop them working at their best. Some industries, like semiconductor manufacturing and semiconductor manufacturing, require that no contaminants reach the shop floor. They use clean rooms to eliminate particles from worker’s clothing and shoes.
The process equipment cleaning is used to clean and maintain technical and industrial machines. The cleaning equipment that workers use depends on their job, the type of machine they are cleaning, and the presence of contaminants. If you follow the right cleaning procedures, downtime can be avoided. With the pressurized cleaning device innovations, workers can direct water and air into small crevices to remove buildup dirt and grime from components and products.
How to clean/maintain industrial manufacturing equipment
Facility managers need to assess the machines used in their work areas. You can determine how often the machine has been used and whether there are any chemicals, dirt, grease, or other substances that may be hindering its operation. To determine which cleaning methods are best for your machine, you should also inspect its components.
Some equipment may be able to withstand vigorous cleaning, while other equipment will require specialized cleaning procedures to prevent damage to fragile components. Once you understand the cleaning needs of the facility you will be able to choose the right cleaning method. The following are some cleaning techniques you might consider:
Decontamination techniques: This is when substances are removed using deep cleaning tools. There are three types of decontamination options: either using chemicals to eliminate existing substances or physically eliminating them. You can also use decontamination in clean rooms to ensure that foreign substances do not get into your products or processes.
Industrial vacuuming: Reverse air pressure is used to draw in particles and contaminants from surfaces. You can use it for floors, walls, equipment, products, or clean rooms. Industrial vacuums are available in several types, including stationary, mobile, and automated vacuums.
Hydro blasting (also known as pressure washer) uses high pressure water pressure to remove substances from products, machines, and components. This process is typically used to remove paint and lead, but it may also be used for removing stuck on grime and other contaminants. It can also work on difficult-to reach machines.
To reduce equipment downtimes, develop a cleaning program that best suits the operations of your facility. Each piece of equipment should be cleaned according to the company’s cleaning policy.
Pressure washers and water guns
Water canons and pressure washers can be used to remove substances from equipment in both indoor and outdoor environments. These machines are often used by workers when grease and grime buildups on their equipment that are difficult to remove with manual cleaning.
High pressure washers are small and portable. The equipment may produce water pressures of as low as 2 gpm (gallons/minute), to as high as 10 gpm. These machines are often used by workers in shops to remove grime and dirt from delicate components. For example, industrial processes may use pressure washers to remove any grease, dirt or chemicals from their products during production.
Water cannons use larger systems that can contain a tank cleaning nozzle with large dirt removal capabilities. These cannons may be used outdoors to rinse dirt, grease, and chemicals off heavy equipment, storage tanks, or large pieces of machinery. The water pressure of water cannons can be as low as 20 gpm or higher than 150gpm.
Preventive maintenance on your cleaning equipment is a must
After using the process cleaning machine, examine the machine for signs of excessive wear and damage. Do the necessary repairs and replace cleaning equipment. Perform a test on cleaning equipment to make sure the proper amount of water is being released. Cleaners can either damage the machines they are cleaning or create too much pressure to clean them completely.
Preventive maintenance is a way to make sure that your machines work at all times. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the proper use of equipment lubricants and other maintenance tasks.
Track & Use Your Data
Technological advancements have enabled industrial equipment and monitoring systems to connect virtually. Equipment communicates with each other in real time about their operations. This data can be used for both operational and cleaning equipment tracking. If there are any anomalies, workers may be able to see how the equipment is not performing at its optimal level. You may then be able to use the data to create cleaning programs and perform immediate maintenance.
Equipment data may also reflect inefficiencies in operations caused by the environment in which they are used. To remove any contaminants, equipment may need additional cleaning and ventilation.
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