Category: Care & Maintenance

Topic: Preventative Maintenance

Article Title: Preventative Maintenance Schedule

Most facilities have a pre-determined schedule of maintenance for the different categories of equipment. Hettich recommends cleanings and inspections of all Hettich equipment be conducted at regular intervals. For optimal results, Hettich suggests the following:

For high usage (24 hours/day, 7 day a week) once a month is strongly suggested.
For mid to low usage (normal business hours, weekdays only) every three months.

During a normal inspection, the rotational speed, the timer and the temperature (for refrigerated units) are all checked against an externally calibrated test equipment. For specific Operational Qualifications, or O.Q.'s, that describe the best way to perform these checks, please contact us or click here.

Other preventative maintenance steps should include regular cleaning of the centrifuge and all accessories, inspection and lubrication of the rotor and buckets. Frequent cleaning and inspections should be part of good laboratory practices. Proper cleaning will allow for clear viewing during an inspection for wear and tear of critical points on the rotor and buckets.

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