Maintenance Schedule 

These maintenance items should be checked and performed periodically to ensure optimum performance of your system

Every Shift, or Daily

• Check conveyor belts for wear, alignment and cleanliness
• Check gearboxes for leaks
• Check photo eyes and reflectors for proper operation and positioning
• Check vacuum lines, hoses and cups
• Clean dust and debris from photo eyes
• Clean glue from machine
• Drain air filters and regulators
• Inspect machine for unusual component wear or fatigue
• Remove debris, dirt, grime, dust and other foreign materials from moving parts to lengthen life

Every 50 Hours of Operation

• Check chain drive for tension and adjust to ½ to ¾ inch total play between sprockets, if needed
• Grease rod ends, using #1 or #2 food grade grease
• Grease Thompson bearings on magazine, using #1 or #2 food grade grease
• Lightly oil roller chain if it runs continuously (see Every 6 Months for Adjustment Chain recommendations)

Every 100 Hours of Operation

• Check vacuum pump oil level and fill as needed. Refer to Manufacturer’s datasheet for recommended oil and maintenance information

Weekly

• Check air cylinders, replace as needed
• Check and clean or replace vacuum filters
• Check chain and belt tension
• Check chains for wear and proper alignment
• Check for loose fasteners
• Lightly oil v-wheel rollers and rails

Monthly

• Check all safety circuits
• Check cartridge bearings, replace as needed
• Check for bent shafts, screws or other components
• Check V-rollers periodically; tighten if required
• Adjustment chains: lightly oil roller chain

Every Six Months

• Check gear box fluid levels and refill as necessary. Refer to Manufacturer’s data sheet for recommended oil, grease and maintenance information