Aim of course

Maintenance, repair and technical service are significant since they affect lifetime of milling machines and ensure them to work non-stop at desired levels. This course covers mechanical maintenance aspects of machines and elements that can be found in a typical feed mill. Participants will be able to understand fundamental principles of maintaining key equipment and processes. Moreover, they will get familiar with maintenance software for grain processing plants.

Topics Electrical

• Lock-Out Tag-Out, safety on electric systems
• Overview on sensors and actors in feed milling  (technology, function, handling)
• Scales and dosing units
• Automation and plant control systems
• Plant control documentation in automation (wiring diagram, etc.)
• Practical in troubleshooting
• Maintenance organization, spare part management

Topics Mechanical

• Grinding: wear and tear aspects at hammer & roller mills; feeder, change of elements, lubrication, etc.
• Mixing: spray system maintenance, replacing of worn parts, lubrication, weighing & dosing units, micro-dosing,
  load cells, etc.
• Pelleting: motor alignment, shear pin disassembly, lubrication, roll gap adjustment, die & roller change, conditioner, retentioner, cooler maintenance, etc.
• Mechanical conveying: screw & trough chain conveyer, bucket elevator
• Miscellaneous: magnets, sieves, valves, flaps, filter, separator
• In all sections: troubleshooting and hands-on