The advent of the small cold festival, in the north of China, "small cold, dripping water into ice" saying, Jiangnan has a "small cold, cold into ice balls" saying. This year's "small cold" coincides with the "29th", the cold air activity is frequent, the temperature drop is obvious, the north is cold and frozen, and the south is frosted and snowy. In the winter cold weather, are your tools and equipment running well?
In 2021, many places across the country will experience one night into winter, and while the north and south are frozen, the blizzard will also follow. Last year, heavy to heavy snowfall occurred in parts of Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, Hebei, Liaoning, Shaanxi and other places, with snow thickness reaching more than 20 centimeters. In freezing weather, tool and equipment shutdowns can occur at any time, so should we be able to prepare in advance and understand how to maintain commonly used tools and equipment to avoid machine damage?
The following is the tool equipment winter cold maintenance guide, let's take a look at what needs to be done to maintain tools and equipment this season?
01 "Number one" rule: if you want to do a good job, you must first "know its instrument"
There is no universal method for the maintenance of tools and equipment, the "number one" rule of this work is: read the instruction manual in detail, understand your tools and equipment, including performance, use mode and storage requirements, etc., and then according to the instruction manual, consider making a suitable winter maintenance plan according to the characteristics and needs of the tool.
Power tools
Spare rechargeable batteries used on saws, drills, flashlights and even some removal tools must be prepared all year round. When the temperature is lower than -40 degrees, the lithium battery inside the tool will not be able to charge and will be permanently damaged, and the battery life will be greatly damaged. In addition, when cold weather strikes, power tools should not be stored in a cold environment. Power tools, batteries, and chargers need to be brought into a warm room and kept the ambient temperature at the storage tool within the temperature range recommended by the tool manufacturer.
Pneumatic tools
Pneumatic power tools such as DA sanders and nail guns rely on seals, o-rings and lubricating oil to work properly. In cold and low temperatures, these materials are prone to brittleness or gelling of lubricants due to cold, making tools and equipment unable to function properly and may be permanently damaged. We recommend that you store your pneumatic tools in the temperature recommended by the manufacturer. If you are using pneumatic tools outdoors in cold weather, follow the manufacturer's product usage guidelines. In addition, the use of cold weather lubricants/pneumatic tool oils is also an essential option for maintaining tools and equipment.
compressor
Air compressors are prone to water accumulation when repeatedly exposed to drastic temperature changes. Before using the compressor every day, make sure that the water in the compressor has been drained. It is also recommended to use air hoses that maintain elasticity at low temperatures and, where appropriate, antifreeze tools and products such as Kilfrost pneumatic tools and antifreeze lubricants to prevent compressor clogging.
Device lights
As the days shorten in winter, the time for dusk and night construction increases. Before working at night, you need to check all the indicators on the tools and equipment to make sure that the lights are in a normal state. You can also consider adding an auxiliary lighting kit - the new LED lights not only provide bright lighting, but also save battery power.
02 Keep tools and equipment clean at all times
In cold weather, if the hanging ice or hanging soil on the tool or equipment is not removed in time and the tools and equipment are not kept clean, it may cause machine caton or electrical parts to be damaged. Hanging ice and hanging soil can also cover up damaged seals and tool equipment components, making it impossible for staff to find and deal with them in time. In addition, melted salt and other road de-icing chemicals can also cause rust and corrosion of tools and equipment, which need to be cleaned in time.
03 Regularly test the running tools and equipment
During the winter period, tools and equipment need to be started regularly to test whether they can operate normally, and the seals and accessories on the tools and equipment should be lubricated on time to prevent icing. In addition, the hydraulic system of tools and equipment also needs to be lubricated to keep the valves and seals lubricated in order to operate well. There are also lubrication door hinges and other metals, which maintain metal parts in a timely manner, keeping them flexible, moisture-proof and preventing rust.
Although the frequency of use of hardware tools in our lives is not very high, once we encounter problems, these tools can effectively solve problems. Therefore, do not have the idea of shelving these tools for a while and no longer having to pay attention to them, daily maintenance and care are still very necessary, and the chain will not fall off when they are really used.
Especially in the winter, some professional tools will be affected by temperature, humidity and other environmental influences, such as: anklets, smooth shafts, whether plastic parts are sealed to maintain flexibility, etc. Have you learned the maintenance methods of these major types of tools introduced above? If you have these tools, be sure to take care of them regularly!
Reference: Equipment World