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Production
Tip
Maximize
Your Cycle Rate
A concrete products
machine cycle rate is dependent upon many factors. The following are
just a few tips for improving the efficiency of your plant.
Concrete
Products Machine:
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Make
sure the equipment remains clean. This will help insure that the
correct amount of material enters the mold. This will also result in
a more consistent, high quality product.
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Keep
mold parts properly aligned to reduce wear.
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Use
SmartPac® vibration to increase capacity. The SmartPac unit reaches
the appropriate speed quicker than standard vibration because the
motor is constantly running. An additional benefit is that this type
of vibration decreases the amount of horizontal mold movement which
improves mold life.
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Keep
the main drive Bescodyne in good working order with air pressures
set for 70 psi for the clutch and 50 psi for the brake. Correct
pressures insure that the Bescodyne starts and stops the concrete
products machine without delay.Use
air compaction to reduce finish time. This will improve overall
cycle rate and also increase the life of mold parts, vibrators and
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Throughout
the Plant:
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Schedule
regular maintenance periods to reduce downtime.
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Regularly
lubricate equipment to keep parts in good running order.
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Make
sure older equipment has all the necessary upgrades to operate
effectively.
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Make
sure all equipment operates at the same capacity or better. A high
cycle rate on the concrete products machine is short lived if
auxiliary equipment does not keep up.
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Use
of admixes will increase cycle speed due to the enhanced flowability
of the concrete.
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Make
sure the batching equipment is in good working order so that a
consistent concrete mix is delivered to the concrete products
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This list is a sample
of the different ways to increase production of concrete products. By
incorporating these suggestions you will maximize your profits and
operate your equipment to its fullest potential.
Contact your local
Besser representative to discuss additional ways to improve the
performance of your plant or view more Besser service tips at www.besser.com/servicetips/.
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