When everything runs effectively, it could be easy to forget important maintenance tasks and conclude that replacing and inspecting parts is not worth your time.
The truth is that experts at Pumpbiz say that many facilities have pumps performing different functions, which are important for the successful operations of a plant.
If pumps malfunction, they might be the cause of the entire machine’s breakdown. This is why it is important to know how to maintain pumps with the help of the following tips:
1. Apply Lubricant
Lubricate pump bearing and motor as per the manufacturers’ guidelines. Ensure you don’t over-lubricate these parts. Pump bearing damage can happen as a result of too much greasing.
If the pump bearings have a vent cap, consider removing it and running your pumps for around 30 minutes before you reinstall the cap. This ensures the excess lubricant works its way out.
2. Replace Water Distribution and Pump
When maintaining the distribution of your pump, you shouldn’t think of the primary elements, like the belt or chain alone. You need to as well to consider other components, like a water pump.
Changing the timing belt or water pump are two operations that happen in mechanical workshops. For that reason, experts recommend that you do this repair in one intervention.
3. Remove the Shaft Sleeve
Maintenance of a shaft sleeve is important to any pump. To get started with this, you will need to spray the ends of the shaft sleeve using penetrating oil. This helps to prepare for the removal.
After the oil soaks, consider using a slide hammer to pull the shaft sleeve off. You will need other removal methods depending on the shaft’s sleeve condition.
4. Clean Cooling Fans
Overheating is one of the serious issues. If your pump’s cooling fan is not clean, this may contribute to long-term damage.
Be sure to clean debris, such as cobwebs or dry leaves, which are caught up. Overheating may damage your pump. So ensure you regularly clean it to prolong its lifespan.
5. Get Rid of Air blocks
Poor flow of fluids can be because of an airlock. You may handle this problem by turning the electricity off, then opening your pump to allow the fluid out of the equipment before you close it again.
In order to directly vent your pump, you may need to remove the connection pipe after closing off the valves.
6. Hire an Expert
You must leave the complex maintenance tasks to experts. It could be tempting for a pump owner to try and handle the maintenance tasks or even seek cheaper services to save on costs.
But this may result in irreversible damage to your pump and, subsequently, affect the flow or supply of fluids. Unlike you, professional maintenance service providers have the tools and skills to handle any tasks properly.
The Bottom Line!
Maintaining your pump properly is simple and must be done twice or thrice a year. But this may depend on how often the pump is used. Some maintenance tasks are simple to handle yourself, while others are complex. If you need help with how to reassemble and dissemble parts of a pump, be sure to involve an expert.
