How to maintenance the mud pump?

Elephant Mud Pump Maintenance:

*  Mud pump in each shift before starting, should be according to the "preparatory work before opening the pump" for inspection.

*  The pump working pressure shall be strictly controlled according to the label instructions. The continuous working time under the rated maximum working pressure shall not exceed one hour, and the continuous working pressure shall be controlled within 80% of the rated pressure (refers to the thick mud medium).

*  Should pay attention to the appropriate tightness and should not leak washing liquid, or timely adjustment or replacement of parts.

*  Rubber parts should be stored in cool, dry, small temperature change (room temperature within 10-25℃), dark light, no ultraviolet ray into the best room (window glass painted red or orange yellow, can not be painted blue), storage time is not more than half a year.

*  Pull rod, plunger, crosshead sleeve, cross and other metal parts should be stored in dry and non-corrosive gas room, and coated with anti-rust oil or wax seal, wax removal and clean when using, check whether there are bumps and burr, especially the working surface in contact with rubber parts, grease should be applied when assembling.

*  Long-term mud pump stop also must pump water and oil all out, clean up the mud and dirt on the components, and the following parts coated with grease: crankshaft journal, crosshead, crosshead sliding sleeve, pull rod, valve cover, cylinder head, valve seat hole and valve stem and valve seat, etc..

*  In the winter season or cold areas, when the pump is stopped for a long time, the flushing liquid in the pump and the pipelines must be released to avoid freezing and cracking equipment.

*  In order to ensure the normal operation of the piston mud pump or plunger mud pump, it is necessary to check the working condition of the mud pump regularly, and eliminate the problems found in time to avoid accidents. The maintenance cycle is shown in the table:

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• Maintenance And Repair Parts	Maintenance Period
  1.  The connection between the components, the fixed pump on the foundation, the oil level of the lubricating oil in the pump body	Once Per Shift
  2.  Tighten and seal suction and discharge hoses and whether they are blocked	Once Per Shift
  3.  Fastening condition of plunger, tie rod and crosshead	Do it at least once a week
  4.  Dust-proof sealing ring for inlet and drainage valve and pull rod	Check as required
  5.  Connecting rod tile, safety valve	Every two months
  6.  Regularly disassemble, clean and check all parts	Every six months

The above methods are only for mud pump products of Elephant brand. Our mud pump products are constantly updated and upgraded. Please contact us for specific maintenance methods.