Recently, one of our Qatari clients purchased an edge banding machine( see the pircture below) from us.
This edge banding machine is actually a customized machine. There are some changes, including machine functions, motor power, and body color.
When the customer came to our factory to inspect and made a request. He was trying to install an air cooling to protect the electrical components.
Customized Edge Banding Machine From Leabon
Then based on the principle of considering customers in high-temperature areas, especially from July to September. The temperature in some countries and regions may reach up to 40-50 degrees Celsius. In this situation, then it’s time to save life of your woodworking equipment.
The following is a systematic protection guide for woodworking equipment in high-temperature areas. With specific measures developed based on equipment stability, material characteristics, and environmental adaptability:
The Four Core Threats of High Temperature to Woodworking Equipment.
1. Metal deformation: The thermal expansion of precision components such as guide rails and bearings leads to a decrease in machining accuracy.
2. Electronic component failure: Continuous high temperature of PLC controller/servo motor causing misoperation or burnout.
3. Hydraulic system attenuation: viscosity decreases by 40% when oil temperature exceeds 60 ℃, and pressure fluctuations intensify.
4. Material performance variation: drastic changes in wood moisture content can cause cracking and deformation.
Key protective measures to save life of the woodworking equipment
1. Strengthening of temperature control system
- Install an industrial grade water-cooled circulation system (recommended flow rate ≥ 15L/min), with a focus on cooling core components such as the spindle and laser head.
- Install dual cooling module air conditioning (such as Rittal TS8) in the electrical control cabinet to maintain a temperature of ≤ 35 ℃ inside the cabinet.
- Deploy large industrial fans (with a diameter of 1.2m or more) in the workshop to create directional airflow and avoid the retention of hot air.
- Pre cooling equipment for 2 hours before starting work every day (air conditioning set to 18 ℃ for rapid cooling).
2. Key component protection upgrade
- The linear guide rail, using high-temperature resistant sealing cover and graphite lubrication layer (temperature resistance ≥ 150 ℃, dustproof level IP65).
- Servo motors, using eddy current cooling sleeves (with a cooling range of 15-20 ℃)
- The hydraulic station, using ISO VG46 high-temperature hydraulic oil (viscosity index>180 (such as Mobil DTE 25))
- Electrical circuits, using silicone rubber insulated cables (with a temperature resistance level of 200 ℃ (conventional PVC only has 70 ℃))
In addition, maintaining the humidity level in the workshop can also achieve a certain protective effect.
Summary: Core Logic Diagram for High Temperature Environment Protection.
Last but not least, here below the priority of implementation measures
- Immediate execution: electrical cabinet cooling+hydraulic oil replacement.
- 30 Day Plan: Install Water Cooling System+Develop High Temperature Inspection Checklist.
- Long term strategy: overall workshop air conditioning renovation+equipment heat resistance upgrade.
Through a systematic temperature control strategy, even in extreme environments of 50 ℃, the equipment failure rate can be reduced by 60%, and the machining accuracy can be maintained within ± 0.1mm. Suggest collaborating with equipment suppliers to conduct seasonal inspections and dynamically adjust protective parameters.
