The dismantling robot can withstand huge impacts and wear during high-intensity operations, and scientific maintenance can extend its service life by more than 30% and reduce the failure rate. The following are key maintenance measures:
1、 Daily maintenance (after each shift)
1. Clean key areas
Hydraulic system: Use a high-pressure air gun to remove debris and dust around the breaker/hydraulic shear (to prevent blockage of the oil circuit).
Heat sink: Clean the fan blades and fins (overheating is the main cause of hydraulic system failure).
Sensor lens: Wipe the LiDAR and camera with alcohol swab to ensure environmental perception accuracy.
2. Lubrication and fastening
Joint bearings: Add high-pressure resistant grease (such as Shell Gadus S2) every 8 hours.
Bolt inspection: Focus on inspecting the connecting bolts of the breaking hammer and the screws of the track support wheels (which are prone to loosening due to impact vibration).
3. Oil inspection
Hydraulic oil: Observe the oil level (at the center line of the window) and color (milky white=water ingress, needs to be replaced).
Gear oil: Replace every 500 hours (recommended ISO VG 220 grade).
2、 Regular maintenance (at hourly/periodic intervals)
1. 50 hour maintenance
Filter replacement: Hydraulic return oil filter element (metal debris can accelerate pump wear).
Circuit inspection: Test the signal strength of the remote control and clean the dust in the control box.
2. 250 hour maintenance
Hydraulic oil replacement: It is recommended to use anti-wear type (such as HM46) and clean the oil tank at the same time.
Refurbishment of crushing tools: Check the wear of the drill rod (if it exceeds 3mm, it needs to be repaired by welding).
3. 1000 hour maintenance
Key component inspection: Ultrasonic testing of hydraulic cylinder walls and arm welds (to prevent fatigue cracks).
Motor maintenance: Disassemble and clean the servo motor carbon brush (motor type).
3、 Seasonal/Special Environmental Maintenance
1. Winter (below -10 ℃)
Oil switching: Use low-temperature hydraulic oil (such as L-HV32) instead, and install a fuel preheater on diesel models.
Battery insulation: Lithium battery devices should maintain 20% battery capacity when stored to avoid low temperature depletion.
2. A dusty environment
Increase air filter replacement: Clean the air filter weekly (oil bath filter element is required in desert areas).
Sealing enhancement: Spray dust-proof silicone at the cable joint.
3. After water wading operations
Immediately drain: Check if the track box and electrical compartment are flooded.
Bearing oiling: After immersion in water, all lubrication points should be refilled with waterproof grease (such as Molykote EM-30L).
4、 Common fault emergency handling
Possible causes of malfunction and emergency measures
Hydraulic system is weak and the oil temperature is too high/the filter element is blocked. Stop the machine to cool down and replace the filter element
Remote control malfunction signal interference/battery depletion switch wired control, replace battery
Broken hammer stuck, broken drill rod/hydraulic lock failure, manual pressure relief valve unlocked, replace drill rod
Walking deviation, uneven track tension/motor failure. Adjust the track and check the pressure sensor
5、 Long term storage precautions
Oil protection: Drain the hydraulic pipeline and inject rust proof oil.
Battery management: Disconnect the power and charge to 60% every month.
Rust prevention treatment: Apply rust proof grease (such as WD-40) to exposed metal parts.
Tires/tracks: Keep them off the ground to avoid deformation.
Comparison of maintenance costs
Standardized maintenance: The annual maintenance cost is about 5% to 8% of the equipment price (such as 50000 to 80000 yuan per year for a 1 million machine).
Neglecting maintenance: The cost of repairing faults can reach over 15%, and the lifespan can be shortened by 50%.
Case: A dismantling company caused damage to the pump unit due to failure to replace the hydraulic oil in a timely manner, resulting in a single repair loss of 120000 yuan (far exceeding the annual maintenance cost).
New Trends in Intelligent Maintenance
IoT predictive maintenance: early warning of bearing failures through vibration sensors (such as SKF Insight system).
AR remote guidance: Technicians use glasses to see through the internal structure of the equipment and guide on-site operations.
Self repairing materials: Future robots may use nano coatings that automatically fill after wear and tear.
Conclusion: The maintenance of dismantling robots should follow the four step rule of "cleaning lubrication detection recording", combined with intelligent monitoring methods, which can greatly ensure attendance and economic benefits. That's all for the maintenance and upkeep of the demolition robot mentioned above. If you want to learn more about other demolition robots, please click on our website to view.