{"id":7754,"date":"2023-06-14T16:47:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T14:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maestriforni.it\/?post_type=news&p=7754"},"modified":"2023-06-14T16:50:02","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T14:50:02","slug":"furnace-maintenance-the-prevention-that-makes-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.maestriforni.it\/en\/magazine\/furnace-maintenance-the-prevention-that-makes-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Furnace maintenance, the prevention that makes the difference"},"content":{"rendered":"

The furnace is a core element in the production process (especially in moulding and heat treatment), and it is essential that its functionality is always maintained to the maximum<\/strong>. This means carrying out regular checks<\/strong>, to prevent small defects from causing much more serious problems.<\/p>\n

The main aspects to be kept under control in an industrial furnace are many: below are the main activities to be carried out in the maintenance process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Regularly inspect combustion and air intake systems<\/strong><\/p>\n

When vents and fumes passages become clogged with dust and soot, a reduction in heating power and sub-optimal combustion can occur, which could mean higher energy consumption<\/strong>. Regularly checking the air intakes and venting systems will prevent this from happening and keep the furnace atmosphere clean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Check transport systems<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rollers, belts or tracks<\/strong> that transport material in and out of the furnace are subject to wear and tear<\/strong>. Therefore, it is important to examine these systems for signs of damage or deterioration<\/strong>, making necessary repairs as often as needed or planning for their scheduled replacement.<\/p>\n

Check furnace\u2019s temperature and atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maintaining a constant temperature and atmosphere is crucial during heat treatment, as even relatively small fluctuations can greatly affect the quality of the final product<\/strong>. For this reason, it is essential to periodically check that the systems that maintain the temperature and atmosphere are functioning correctly<\/strong>, starting with periodic calibration of the furnace\u2019s reading instruments (thermocouples, pyrometers, …).<\/p>\n

Greasing and maintenance of loading parts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although in a furnace one might think that the part operating \u201ccold\u201d is less prone to wear and tear<\/strong>, it is essential to keep it efficient<\/strong> by periodically checking and maintaining it.<\/p>\n

These are just some of the elements that must be checked periodically in an industrial furnace, but they can make a big difference in the performance of the machine<\/strong> and, consequently, in actual production.<\/p>\n

Some of the benefits<\/strong> of preventive maintenance are:<\/p>\n