I was recently sent an article by Comtherm, the UK-based company that rebuilt the burner train on my gas-fired machine. They manufacture large industrial gas burners for a wide variety of industries, including rotational molding.
Although the article is written from a UK perspective, I believe the substance is highly relevant to all rotomolders.
The basic message is this: don’t tolerate machine downtime for the sake of stocking a few spare parts.
A failed flame detector or spark plug is one of the most common causes of unexpected burner downtime. These components are small, relatively low-cost and are often overlooked, but without them, a burner simply won’t run. Keeping just one spare on the shelf can be the difference between a quick fix and hours (or days) of lost production.
I’d encourage you to read the whole article, it walks through the six components every site should keep on hand.
Read the article: Preventing Downtime with Smart Spare Management
Dr. Nick Henwood, Technical Director of the Association of Rotational Molders, is a 30-year expert in materials and process control. He operates Rotomotive Limited as a consultant, researcher, and educator in the UK and was inducted into the Rotational Molding Hall of Fame in 2022.
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