The longevity of equipment and overall operational efficiency depend heavily on the proper maintenance of grease containers. This article outlines the standardized cleaning and refurbishment procedure designed to ensure all containers are cleaned, repaired, and serviced according to high-performance standards.
Since viscous materials are notorious for their adherence to a surface, cleaning the grease containers is the most time-consuming and a must-do step before starting any maintenance and repair work. It involves step-by-step removal of the parts and assemblies, as explained in the following sections.
The cleaning procedure is a common refurbishment step for the container as a whole, and for every part and assembly. Every activity requires two levels of cleaning: an initial cleaning before doing the detailed inspection and repair work, and a final cleaning on completion.
Initial Cleaning
Remove the residual grease from the part/assembly/container to be refurbished.
Pressure-clean all surfaces of parts and assemblies to remove grease and dirt, except the inside of the container shell.
Wipe clean all parts, assemblies, inside of the container shell, the sight tube, the level indicator, all the fittings, vents, and air regulator to allow inspection and repair activities.
Final Cleaning
After completing the inspection and repair work, ensure that the container, parts, and assemblies are thoroughly wiped clean before putting them together.
Check that the container, parts, and assemblies are free from cleaning rags, foreign objects, and contaminants.
Once thoroughly cleaned and inspected, lightly apply a mixture of oil and kerosene to the internal surfaces of the shell to prevent rusting.
NOTE: The last step is crucial in assisting the follower movement for the first fill, following the completed maintenance activities.
Grease Container Cleaning
Grease containers' standard refurbishment process involves thorough cleaning, inspection, and repair work for parts and assemblies. Continued use without refurbishing periodically may cause a reduced service life of grease containers.
Standard Refurbishment Process
Grease container standard refurbishment:
On-arrival inspection and listing
Residual grease measurement
Grease transfer for later refilling
Initial cleaning on parts and container
Disassembly
Visual inspection and parts and welds repair
Painting and surface treatment
Final cleaning of parts and container
Reassembly
Leakproofness test. If leaks are identified, then proceed with weld repairs / parts refitting
Wipe clean, paint touch-up (where required), labelling and dispatch
Grease Container Before Refurbishment
Grease Container After Refurbishment
Implementing this refurbishment procedure allows facilities to optimize the lifespan of grease containers, ensure operational safety, and minimize downtime associated with equipment failure. Proper maintenance practices, from initial inspection to final testing, are the foundation of reliable performance.
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