How to Reduce the Maintenance Costs of Chain Compost Turning Machines
Reducing the maintenance costs of organic fertilizer chain compost turning machines hinges on "prevention first + precise maintenance." By reducing malfunctions and extending component lifespan, costs are controlled from the source, meeting the long-term cost reduction needs of fertilizer machine manufacturers.
Daily inspections are fundamental, preventing "small malfunctions from leading to major repairs." Before starting the machine each day, check the chain tension, pin wear, and motor belt tension. Adjust any looseness promptly to avoid excessive friction. After stopping, thoroughly clean any remaining organic fertilizer from the machine to prevent caking, corrosion, and chain jamming. Also, check the lubricating oil level. This "daily cleaning and inspection" can reduce over 80% of major malfunctions, saving thousands of yuan in repair costs per incident.
Standardized operation reduces human-induced damage. Strictly adhere to the rated processing capacity when feeding materials to prevent overloading, which can cause chain jamming and motor overload and burnout. Before feeding, screen the raw materials to remove stones, metal, and other hard objects to prevent damage to the scraper and chain, reducing human-induced maintenance costs by over 30% and slowing down equipment depreciation.
Regular and precise maintenance, not "over-maintenance," should be performed according to the manual's schedule: lubricate the chain every 100 hours, check the pins every 500 hours, and check the motor bearings and insulation every 1000 hours. Frequent maintenance is unnecessary. Establish a logbook to record maintenance and repair information, accurately determining the replacement cycle of wear parts and avoiding premature replacement of parts that are not yet worn out.
Furthermore, the humid environment and corrosive raw materials in organic fertilizer production require applying anti-rust grease to the chains and pins after shutdown to prevent corrosion-induced component replacement, further reducing long-term maintenance costs.

