How to maintain glass tempering furnace?

Maintaining a glass tempering furnace is crucial for ensuring consistent product quality, maximizing uptime, minimizing energy consumption, and guaranteeing operator safety. It requires a systematic approach involving regular inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and calibration.

Glass Tempering Furnace Maintenance Guide

Key Principles:

Safety First: Always prioritize safety. Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before any maintenance. Be aware of extreme heat, high voltage, and moving parts.

Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Follow Manufacturer’s Recommendations: The furnace manufacturer’s manual is the primary resource. Maintenance schedules and procedures may vary significantly between different makes and models.

Keep Detailed Records: Log all maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and part replacements. This helps track trends, predict potential issues, and manage spare parts inventory.

Cleanliness is Key: Dust and debris can interfere with sensors, block airflow, damage components, and create fire hazards.

Maintenance Schedule Breakdown (Example – Adjust based on Manufacturer & Usage):

Daily / Per Shift:

Visual Inspection:

Check the overall condition of the furnace exterior and surrounding area.

Look for any unusual noises, vibrations, or smells during operation.

Check control panel indicators, alarms, and temperature readings for normalcy.

Inspect loading and unloading areas for debris or obstructions.

Check quench section airflow (listen for consistency, check pressure gauges if available).

Visually inspect rollers (loading, heating, quenching, unloading) for obvious damage or debris.

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