Maintenance Intervals
The following tables identify the maintenance intervals for AX Articulated Arm components. It is recommended that a maintenance log is maintained for the equipment, fixed to the equipment and should also include any customer specific and other requirements.
Troubleshooting and repair should only be performed by skilled and trained personnel.
General
Description | Daily | Monthly | Quarterly | Annually |
Clean and wipe down the equipment using a rag or compressed air to remove dust and residue. | X | |||
Check all fasteners. | X | |||
Inspect all cables and air lines for proper routing. Ensure that all have sufficient slack at moving joints to prevent damage. | X |
Mechanical
Description | Monthly | Quarterly | Annually |
Inspect leveling feet and anchors at pillar base. | X | ||
Inspect screws joining the shoulder joint to the pillar. | X | ||
Inspect screws at boom, elbow and parallel arm. | X | ||
Inspect screws joining hand flange and vertical rod. Vertical rod clamps to hand flange. | X | ||
Inspect screws joining the vertical rod to the tool holder. | X | ||
Verify that moving joints are properly functioning. | X | ||
Check the movement of arm for unusual drifting. Level the arm using level screws at base if necessary. | X | ||
Inspect tool for wear or damage. | X | ||
Inspect sockets for wear or damage. Replace as necessary. | X | ||
Inspect all cylinder clevis and axles for wear. Lubricate if necessary. | X | ||
Check and set all stops at shoulder and elbow joints to limit travel as necessary. Inspect clamping screws and ensure proper tightening. | X | ||
Inspect bearing operation. Remove axle shafts to inspect and manually lubricate bearings if required. | X |
Electrical
Description | Monthly | Quarterly |
Inspect cables for wear, kinks, cuts, pinches, cracks, etc. Check connectors to verify if they are loose or damaged. Replace cables as needed. | X | |
Inspect solenoid valves for functionality. | X |
Pneumatic
Description | Daily | Monthly | Quarterly | Annually |
Inspect system for air leakage. | X | |||
Inspect air preparation functionality - filter and regulator. Ensure that components do not contain debris. | X | |||
Check filter for condensation. Remove condensation if necessary. | X | |||
Replace filter element. | X | |||
Inspect air hoses and tubing for wear, kinks, cuts, pinches, cracks, etc. Check connectors to verify if they are loose or damaged. Replace hoses as needed. | X | |||
Inspect cylinder for functionality. Inspect seals for wear. Replace cylinder as necessary. | X | |||
Replace silencers. | X | |||
Check balance regulator functionality. Ensure the regulator is free of debris. | X | |||
Inspect valve functionality. Ensure the valve(s) are free of debris. | X |
