As with any fine machinery, careful attention to a regular maintenance schedule helps extend the service life of the equipment and increases its efficiency and dependability.
A check list for general maintenance:
____ Clean and inspect treater rolls once a shift. Remove material
deposits with a good industrial, non-abrasive cleaner.
____ Remove deposits from electrode insulators regularly to prevent
build-up of conductive materials.*
____ Clean station enclosure often with a good industrial cleaner to
reduce buildup of corrosive materials.*
____ Replace or repair bent or worn shafts on rolls.
____ Be sure all safety devices are operating properly.
____ Lubricate roll bearings regularly. Be sure they turn freely.
____ Follow generator and transformer manufacturer's maintenance
instructions.
*Note: Build-up of slip and other materials which precipitate out of the web during the corona treating process can become carbonized on the roll, electrode, and insulator surfaces. Because the material is conductive, it can interfere with the electrical efficiency of the treating system, or cause high voltage arcs and damage the coating and electrode insulators.
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