Maintenance of Roll Forming Machines

Investing in a roll forming machine can significantly enhance the efficiency and success of your business. However, this investment requires proper care to ensure its longevity and optimal performance. Regular maintenance is crucial to safeguard your investment and maximize its operational lifespan.

Preventive maintenance ensures that your roll forming machine continues to function smoothly and efficiently, potentially saving you time, money, and stress in the long run. Neglecting maintenance can lead to costly repairs and unexpected downtime, which can be detrimental to your operations.

Operating a roll forming machine around the clock without scheduled maintenance not only increases the risk of breakdowns but also raises safety concerns. Attempting to fix or adjust a malfunctioning machine can pose serious injury risks to personnel.

A reactive approach—replacing parts only when they fail—can result in extended downtime while waiting for replacement components. This delay can hinder your ability to fulfill orders or produce new items, potentially causing significant financial losses and damaging customer relationships.

Daily Maintenance Precautions：

• The cutter should be refueled before the machineis in operation, and the scissor blade and sliding rod should be refueled every hour after the operation.
• Electrical cabinets should be kept dry.
• Check whether the moving parts are loose before starting the machine.
• Machineshould be cleaned and refueled before gettingoff work.
• Before each production, check that the oil level on the oil dipstick in the fuel tank must at least exceed the red scale line, and it should not be too full, as it will easily overflow if it is too full.
• Check the oil pump and main motor for abnormal noise before starting the machine.
• Before production, check whether there is any abnormality in the transmission parts during no-load operation.
• If it is not used for a long time (such as a long holiday), it is necessary to clean the machine, apply anti-rust oil, and remove the pressure in the accumulator to increase the service life of the machine tool.

Daily Maintenance Monitor and Tighten Fasteners：

Monitoring and tightening fasteners is an essential part of maintaining rolling machines. Loose or improperly secured fasteners can lead to machine malfunctions, reduced product quality, and potential safety hazards. Regular inspection and tightening of fasteners help ensure the machine’s stability, reliability, and efficient operation Maintenance of Roll Forming Machines.

 

Maintain Hydraulic Systems

Check hydraulic fluid levels and top up if necessary, using the recommended fluid type.

Inspect hoses and fittings for leaks or wear, and replace any damaged parts.

 Train Operators on Proper Use and Maintenance

Provide comprehensive training on the machine’s operation and maintenance procedures（Maintenance of Roll Forming Machines）.

• Encourage operators to report any unusual sounds or issues immediately.
• Update training programs regularly to include new techniques and safety practices.

Daily Maintenance

1、Please provide reliable grounding, the PLC ground and the motor ground are separated and should be set separately.

2、Please check whether the voltage is stable, the required voltage range (three-phase 380 V +5%), if it exceeds the range or the power grid is unstable, please provide an online 40KVA regulated power supply.

3、The encoder, photoelectric switch and other control lines should be separated from the power line as much as possible to avoid interference. The motor, solenoid valve, and main power supply enter the line from the inverter end, and the encoder, photoelectric switch, etc. enter the line from the other end of the control cabinet.

4、The control cabinet must not be placed in direct sunlight.Working temperature 0~40 ⁰C , altitude below 1000 meters.

5、Non-professionals should not adjust the device inside the cabinet.

6、If the machineis damaged due to the above reasons, the cost shall be borne by the customer.

7、Subsequent design cabinet wiring is subject to change without prior notice.

Daily Inspection and Maintenance（Maintenance of Roll Forming Machines）

1、Strictly implement the lubrication five-set standard and the point inspection and patrol inspection system. Keep the appearance of the machineclean and tidy, without running, popping, dripping, or leaking.

2、Machinemaintenance personnel need to be familiar with the working principle and operating procedures of the system.

3、Check the operation of hydraulic components, pipelines, working cylinders and travel switches in the system at any time to ensure flexible operation, reliable action, and good sealing. If abnormal conditions such as noise, oil leakage, and inflexible rotation are found, stop the machine immediately.

4、Regularly clean pipelines, fuel tanks and components, etc., and deal with leakage points in time.External cleaning, once a month, so that leaks and hidden troubles can be easily found.

5、Regularly conduct physical and chemical analysis of hydraulic oil, and filter and change oil in time according to the oil quality standard. The hydraulic oil entering the oil tank must be filtered by the oil filter machine every time. It is recommended to clean the oil filter screen every six months.

6、Set up and adjust each component in time according to the requirements of use to ensure the stability of the pressure in the system and eliminate vibration and slow movement.

7、All detection and control components that have been repaired and dismantled must be readjusted according to the original setting before use.

8、Frequently check whether the fastening screws of the joints and valve body are loose or leaking oil. When leakage is found, it should be tightened in time, and the corresponding accessories should be replaced if necessary.

9、Check the air filter once a month, and the inspection cycle can be determined      according to changes in environmental conditions.

10、Hydraulic system with air cooler: the cooling fins must be cleaned about every 2-3 months and whether maintenance is required.