Machine maintenance is crucial for ensuring optimal performance and prolonging their lifespan, ultimately saving costs in the long run.

Vertical Balers:

Daily:

• After each shift, use an air blower to clean both the outside and inside of the machine.

Weekly:

• Inspect all oil pipe joints and cylinders. Tighten any leaking fittings. Excessive oil on the cylinder rod indicates the need to replace seals.

Monthly:

• Lubricate door hinges, latches, and gate guides.

Yearly:

1. Replace the hydraulic system’s oil filter.
2. Replace the hydraulic oil with new oil.

Horizontal Balers:

Daily:

1. Check and tighten any loose screws and bolts immediately.
2. Clean the machine after each shift using an air blower and ensure the area around the machine base remains dry to prevent rust.

Weekly:

1. Grease the rollers of the ram cart using a grease gun.
2. Clean and grease the chains in the twister box and wire pusher box.
3. Ensure all guide rollers rotate smoothly, clean and grease them, and replace any broken bearings.

Monthly:

1. Check and tighten any loose chains in the twister box and wire pusher box.
2. Check the oil level in the worm reducer (located above the twister box) and replenish with SAE 90# Gear Oil if necessary.
3. Check for any blockage in the pump’s suction filter and clean it with diesel if needed. A loud noise indicates severe blockage.
4. Check the oil level gauge on the oil tank and refill if below the lower limit gauge.

Yearly:

1. Drain and clean the oil tank, clean the oil filter with diesel, and refill with new hydraulic oil.
2. Inspect all parts, especially ram cutters, guide rollers, bearings, wire cutters, and twisters, for wear, breakage, or looseness, and replace as needed.