Frequently Asked Questions on Safety and Maintenance
Top 10 Safety Audit Tip for hydraulic Cutting Presses.
Safety is everyone’s business, be careful to follow OSHA guidelines when operating machines and also be extra careful buying machines, because some cutting presses being re-sold no longer meet the new OSHA standards.
Freeman Schwabe is an OEM and is using OEM parts, OEM drawings and OEM skills and meeting the OSHA guidelines!
Top 10 Safety Audit Tips for Hydraulic Die Cutting Presses
1: Check all e-stops, guard safety switches, safety pull cords, light curtains, and head safety block interlocks for proper operation.
2: Audit operations during production to see if operators are using safety head block during die changes. Also check that mechanical arm safety switches are not tied back.
3: Check two hand controls and ATDs for proper operation.
4: Check that any hydraulic leaks are being contained until fixed to prevent slippage and falling down.
5: Check that anything attached to the machine that is overhead is properly mounted and maintained.
6: As OSHA standards change with time, assure that machinery remains up to date and current.
7: Insure all electrical disconnects are functioning and within reach.
8: Visual inspection of all guards to insure the mounting hardware and any welds are not weakening or broken.
9: Check all exposed conduit and electrical connections to prevent electrical hazards.
10: Insure that lockout/ tagout procedures are being utilized with the correct type of locking mechanism.
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Top 10 Maintenance Tips for Cutting Press
Regular maintenance of your Freeman Schwabe die cutting press is critical to ensure the efficiency and longevity of the machine. Schwabe engineers share their Top 10 Maintenance Tips for hydraulic presses.
1: Change the oil as recommended, including special circumstances; factory atmosphere, amount of product ran using full tonnage, etc.
2: Periodically grease all fittings throughout machine. Guide cylinder, roller bearings, Hydraulic motor bearings, etc.
3: Visually inspect and grease all chains and sprockets throughout feed systems if applicable.
4: Visual inspection of weldments for structural cracks.
5: General cleaning of cutting bed areas and feed systems.
6: Periodically check structural bolts and fixtures for proper torque throughout machine.
7: Visual inspection for hydraulic leaks and any leaks at gear boxes.
8: Visual inspection of all hydraulic hoses. Check for wear patterns due to hoses flexing and rubbing on fixtures or themselves.
9: Periodically refill air system lubricators and empty any water separators.
10: Visual inspection of all electrical conduit and fittings
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