Portable Plants & Equipment , March 2016

ing vibration analysis software to improve screening Lima Vibration analysis software allows you to monitor screening performance in real time While the technology is more advanced than ever the operation of the software is fairly simple The immediate feedback ensures optimized screen performance and equipment durability Some programs use as many as eight tri axial sensors which attach to key places on a machine to send 24 channels of data to an industrial grade tablet While some systems use Bluetooth technology to relay information from the sensors to the tablet more advanced systems use Wi Fi as it has a higher bandwidth than Bluetooth This means improved safety speed and reliability when working near machinery PP E One reason why producers may neglect regularly maintaining an area is because of poor access How can screening equipment design be improved to simplify maintenance Lima A split bucket mounting system for four bearing machines is an example of an equipment design that simplifies maintenance The split bucket design includes a two piece body bracket that allows operators to remove the side arm and bucket in one piece A split bucket mounting design only uses eight bolts and does not require the operator to touch the rubber mounts which simplifies maintenance and reduces servicing downtime Also look for vibrating screens with four bearing technology Such models minimize structural vibration and deliver consistent stroke The minimized vibrations result in less unscheduled maintenance for the producer PP E We often hear about the challenge producers face to hire and retain quality employees who can manage general maintenance How can producers ensure they have trained personnel who can keep up with high equipment demands Lima Proper training shortens the learning curve when it comes to hiring and retaining employees We feel its important to have your operators work closely with certified technicians from the original equipment manufacturer Some manufacturers provide service technicians to stay on site and train your personnel on the proper use of SCREENING the equipment as well as how to perform maintenance efficiently Partner with an expert technician to evaluate your screen media type and placement train personnel on proper installation and work side by side with your team to develop preventative maintenance schedules PP E www portableplants com March 2016 PP E 21