Plastic foam crusher is mainly used for crushing waste EPS foam, and then the crushed foam pieces are sent into the granulator for recycling and granulation.
Here are 8 crusher equipment safety tips regarding crusher use, cleaning up after crusher operation and ending operation.
Make sure the operator is adequately trained
When operators are not adequately trained, oversized material can enter the plastic foam crusher and cause damage, or the crusher can malfunction due to mismanagement.
Every operator must be fully trained on the feeding of the machine and the specific type of plastic foam crusher they are using. This makes for a safer and more efficient workplace.
The operator should read the manual carefully before starting the machine and be familiar with the plastic foam crusher’s performance.
Horizontal foam crusher cleaning
Run the crusher at the proper capacity, keeping the platform and area around the machine clean. At the end of work, clean the inside of the machine to prevent rust and corrosion. Repair and replace machine parts immediately when serious wear or damage is found.
Feeding precautions of plastic foam crusher
Before processing the feed, it should be dried and cleared to remove stones, metals, and other debris to avoid damaging the machine by entering the body with the material. The water content of the material is required to be below 15%. The machine is operated, and feeding should be even, not too much or too little.
When the material is blocked at the feeding inlet, it is strictly forbidden to force feed by hand, hard wooden stick, etc. Make sure the feeding is even, and prevent the machine from speed or load running phenomenon. The wearing parts should be inspected frequently and replaced instantly when the wear is serious to avoid accidents.
Working process of plastic shredder
During the working process, if an abnormal sound occurs, stop immediately to check the cause to be eliminated, and do not allow to open the upper cover to check and adjust the machine parts while it is running.
Implement the correct shutdown process
Ending EPS foam crusher operation is an important part of crusher safety and workers should follow the training steps to shut down the crusher.
Clean the machinery after properly shutting down the crusher. Make end-of-day cleaning a consistent practice for plastic foam crusher life.
After using the EPS foam shredder
After each shift of processing, let the machine rotate by air for 2 minutes to pump the remaining material clean. After stopping the machine, open the upper cover to check if there is any damage to the parts and clear the residual material before closing the cover.
Plastic shredder maintenance work on time
Regularly check the tightness of the bolt connection points of each part, and tighten the loose bolts in time.
Clean up the screen inside the working chamber after each work, and discharge the excess material and blockage. Lubricating oil should also be kept clean, and the bearings should be cleaned regularly to ensure the flexibility of the bearings.
Safe use of the plastic foam crusher
Fire safety should be observed when using the EPS foam crusher, and a fire extinguisher should be placed near the equipment. Any malfunction or abnormal situation must be reported to the relevant personnel and handled by professional maintenance personnel. When abnormalities affecting safety occur, immediately press the emergency stop switch.
In addition, the extruder and reducer should be filled with runner oil that meets the requirements. The operation should be strictly in accordance with the requirements of the operation procedures, and no illegal operation should be performed at non-operating stations.
Ensure the reliability of safety devices and do not ignore the crusher safety protection measures for the sake of efficiency. When the foam crusher is running, the material temperature does not reach the set temperature and the holding time is not enough, all are not allowed to start the screw, which is carried out by the operator who is trained and familiar with the structural performance and operating procedures of the foam crusher.