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Utilicor Rotary Cutter Equipment Maintenance
Preventative maintenance not only reduces downtime, but also reduces
overall operating costs.
Here are some general points to keep in mind:
(1)
Rinse out the water tank of sediment after each day's use. This will help
to prevent the contamination of the filter system, and avoid clogging
the water feed assembly.
(2)
Maintain proper fluid levels and follow the lubrication instructions.
(3)
The hydraulic motor assembly / pillow block has a grease nipple, which
should be greased on a monthly basis. Failure to do so may cause
disproportional wear.
(4)
Check the wear levels on all cutting assemblies (coring drum and pilot
bit). Do not use these items if excessively worn. Premature wear of
other related parts may result in reduced overall efficiency of the core
cutting process. Keep a logbook that records the number of cuts
completed. This will help you to better gauge the time when bits and
drums will need to be replaced or refitted. Excessively worn cutting
teeth on the drum will result in an undersized (narrower) kerf and
could cause the core, or coupon, to become stuck inside the drum.
NOTE:
Because of the enormous variability of working conditions, there is no
such thing as “normal” when it comes to assessing coring drum life.
Depending on the depth and composition of the pavement, the diamond
carbide segments on a typical Pro II coring drum can reasonably be expected
to produce 50-90 cuts before replacement. A typical Pro II coring drum can
be re-toothed 2-3 times. Good coring practices as outlined elsewhere in this
manual can significantly extend the life of the coring drum.
Re-toothing kits for all Pro II coring drums (18” drum: Part No. CD-18SEG. 12”
drum: Part No. CD-12SEG) can be ordered directly from Utilicor along with a
set of re-usable Brazing Magnets (Part No. CD-MAG).
To ensure long life,
always use an experienced and reputable service provider to service
your coring equipment
.