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How much do you know about the importance of construction machinery maintenance?

Posted: Feb 11th, '25, 21:27
by BONOVO
1. Ensure the normal operation of equipment

Maintain production continuity
In many fields such as construction, mining, and road construction, construction machinery is a key production tool. If the equipment fails and cannot be repaired in time, it will lead to production stagnation and affect the progress of the project. For example, on a large construction site, a concrete pump truck fails. If it cannot be repaired quickly, the pouring of concrete cannot be carried out, which may delay the construction period of the entire project and cause huge economic losses.

For some time-sensitive projects, such as emergency rescue projects, the normal operation of construction machinery is even more important. Only by ensuring that the equipment is in good condition at all times can it be put into use quickly in an emergency and improve rescue efficiency.

Improve equipment reliability
Construction machinery usually works in harsh environments and is subject to high-intensity loads and wear. Regular maintenance can detect and solve potential problems in a timely manner and reduce the failure rate of equipment during operation. For example, when an excavator is operating in a mine, the working environment is harsh, the dust is large, and the load is heavy. If it is not regularly repaired and maintained, it is easy to have problems such as engine failure and hydraulic system leakage. By regularly checking the engine's air filter, changing the engine oil, checking the sealing of the hydraulic system and other maintenance measures, the reliability of the excavator can be effectively improved and the probability of failure can be reduced.

2. Extend the service life of the equipment

Reduce wear and damage
The various parts of the construction machinery will continue to wear during use, such as the engine's piston rings, crankshaft bearings, pumps and valves of the hydraulic system. Timely maintenance can replace worn parts and reduce equipment damage caused by wear. For example, regular replacement of engine oil can reduce friction inside the engine and extend the service life of the engine; cleaning the hydraulic system and replacing the hydraulic oil can prevent wear and blockage of hydraulic components.

In addition, maintenance can also adjust and calibrate the equipment to ensure that the working accuracy and matching clearance of each component are within a reasonable range, reducing equipment damage caused by abnormal wear.

Prevent corrosion and aging
Construction machinery works outdoors and is easily eroded by natural factors such as rain, moisture, and sunlight, causing the metal parts of the equipment to rust and corrode, and the rubber parts to age and crack. Regular maintenance can be used to treat equipment with corrosion protection, such as spraying anti-rust paint, replacing aging rubber seals, etc., to extend the service life of the equipment. For example, the metal structure of a crane constructed at the seaside is prone to rust due to the erosion of seawater. Regular anti-corrosion treatment can effectively extend the service life of the crane.

3. Reduce operating costs

Reduce maintenance costs
Regular maintenance can detect and deal with problems before failures occur, avoiding small problems from turning into major failures, thereby reducing maintenance costs. For example, if worn brake pads can be found and replaced in time, serious accidents and high maintenance costs caused by brake system failure can be avoided.

At the same time, a reasonable maintenance plan can extend the overhaul cycle of equipment, reduce the number of overhauls of equipment, and further reduce maintenance costs.

Improve equipment efficiency
The performance of engineering machinery that has been repaired and maintained can be restored and improved, and the work efficiency will be improved accordingly. For example, after adjusting the engine of the loader and cleaning the fuel system, the power output of the loader will be more stable and the fuel consumption will be reduced, thereby improving work efficiency and reducing operating costs.

In addition, the efficient operation of the equipment can also reduce the waste of manpower and material resources and improve the economic benefits of the project.

4. Ensure the safety of operators

Eliminate safety hazards
Construction machinery failures may cause safety accidents such as equipment loss of control and component shedding, threatening the life safety of operators and surrounding personnel. Timely maintenance can eliminate these safety hazards and ensure the safe operation of the equipment. For example, failures such as the breakage of the wire rope of the crane and the tilting of the tower body of the tower crane can easily cause serious safety accidents if they are not repaired in time. Through regular inspection and maintenance, these safety hazards can be discovered and handled in time to ensure the safety of personnel.

Maintenance personnel can also inspect and debug the safety devices of the equipment to ensure the effectiveness of the safety devices. For example, check the cab protection device of the excavator and the brake system of the loader to ensure the safety of the operator during the work process.

Improve the stability and reliability of the equipment
Stable and reliable construction machinery can reduce the tension and pressure of the operator during the operation and improve the safety of the operation. For example, when performing high-altitude operations, if the stability of the lift is not good, the operator will feel uneasy and prone to operating errors. Through regular maintenance, the stability and reliability of the lift can be improved to ensure the safety of the operator.

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