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Common Granulator and Grinder Problems |
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Symptom | Possible problem | Corrective Action |
• Poor quality regrind - high percent of fines • Increased vibration • Increased noise |
• Dull Knives • Knives not properly gapped • Plugged screen • Rotor speed is too high |
• Sharpen or replace with new • Re-gap knives • Clean screen • Change pulleys and/or motor |
• Reduced throughput |
• Dull knives • Knives not properly gapped • Plugged screen • Rotor speed is too high |
• Sharpen or replace with new • Re-gap knives • Clean screen • Change pulleys and/or motor |
• Rotor stalls |
• Dull knives • Knives not properly gapped • Plugged screen • Overloading the machine • Loose or worn belts |
• Sharpen or replace with new • Re-gap knives • Clean screen • Reduce the feed rate • Tighten or replace |
• Motor will not start |
• Safety limit switch open • Blown fuse or breaker |
• Check all limit switches • Replace or reset |
• Regrind collection bin overfill |
• No high level indicator • High level indicator broken • Vacuum line plugged |
• Install • Replace • Check vacuum evacuation system |
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