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<h2>SCM Accord Call Out</h2>Final call out of the year was a customer reporting a problem with theyre SCM router, upon arrival we went straight to machine, we found the machine operating software (panelmac) was showing the faults below.<figure id="figure-68w4jpufdkmjkfc8ou"><img id="68w4jpufdkmjkfc8ou" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/10I2XEUGWpW62Hp20hhEEibE3O77eY4R4E37ApVBrwrITsu2G0T7OqhRk1DT5Vhj.jpg" alt="Scm router call out, Scm router fault,scm breakdown, emergency call out" title="Scm router call out, Scm router fault,scm breakdown, emergency call out" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Panelmac" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/10I2XEUGWpW62Hp20hhEEibE3O77eY4R4E37ApVBrwrITsu2G0T7OqhRk1DT5Vhj.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Panelmac</figcaption></figure>Machine was showing panel reference sensor not ok, thankfully the machine diagnostics does point you in somewhat of a direction but not very clear so we are glad we have the experience to know where to start.<figure id="figure-4bp5c8xs1mjkfgasc"><img id="4bp5c8xs1mjkfgasc" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/18F3m2XVIio4eesniuhxjBXUTTeaYuibCAm1nOiXkMMLfa6siKIiY8l3Xu2rBa8l.jpg" alt="Panelmac errors, experienced engineer is curical, maintenace of router, machine breakdown repair, scm fault finding," title="Panelmac errors, experienced engineer is curical, maintenace of router, machine breakdown repair, scm fault finding," class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 15% 25%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Machine diagnostic" data-positionx="15%" data-positiony="25%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/18F3m2XVIio4eesniuhxjBXUTTeaYuibCAm1nOiXkMMLfa6siKIiY8l3Xu2rBa8l.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 15% 25%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Machine diagnostic We found the issue was coming froma Reed switch on the piston which brings up the actuator for the panel position during the loading procedure, machine was back up and running in just over 1hr and we was asked by the customer to stay for another 1hr to make sure everything was fine before we left.</figcaption></figure>

SCM Accord breakdown

<h2>Homag Inverter Call out</h2> Received a call 23rd of December with a customer in desperate need to get last minute orders out before the holidays, customer reported an inverter fault showing E.ndoh, however from previous experience we know this relates to a motor usually what is trying to hard so upon arrival we investigated what motor the inverter controls and found the problem.<figure id="figure-f4e83lr09emjkf2gqa"><img id="f4e83lr09emjkf2gqa" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/8Zr3JlDJxxRoUTfKACITlAYroLx1s5IcSWwxcjDWCCwywsyNi8WxSq18DyUKjN1N.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Glue in drive" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/8Zr3JlDJxxRoUTfKACITlAYroLx1s5IcSWwxcjDWCCwywsyNi8WxSq18DyUKjN1N.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Glue in drive We took the gluepot off and cleaned to glue from around the drive using the customer's workshop, customer was back up and running in under 2hrs. </figcaption></figure>

Homag Edgetech Inverter Fault

<h3>Homag glue drive</h3>Call out to a homag double edgebander, customer reported glue roller wasnt going around and they had a glue leakage due to a faulty glue level sensor, on arrival to site we came to the machine removed the glue pot to investigate the extent of the problem.<figure id="figure-j19pccpi4wmjhrridk"><img id="j19pccpi4wmjhrridk" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/398PtpR5fBcpaJHkUJj9ie1acF4rfyysmfzH2sw4Ol7iSJHW3UyjYZsN0z4Qg04w.jpg" alt="Gluepot faults, homag edgebander, homag fault finding, homag double edgebander repair, homag kfl fault finding" title="Gluepot faults, homag edgebander, homag fault finding, homag double edgebander repair, homag kfl fault finding" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Glue leak" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/398PtpR5fBcpaJHkUJj9ie1acF4rfyysmfzH2sw4Ol7iSJHW3UyjYZsN0z4Qg04w.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Glue leak After removing and cleaning to glue of the machine we took the drive off and found the chain drive was caked in glue and was unable to move. <figure id="figure-avq7178zzemjhrvyy3"><img id="avq7178zzemjhrvyy3" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/1ccCu98XWUYEaOQYdPP3sCpxopR7KWwuE3cJn1RBbmIEz4f8NrtWsinURotPrhjG.jpg" alt="Glue drive failure, glue drive fault, homag gluing issues, homag fault finding, homag gluepot refurbishment" title="Glue drive failure, glue drive fault, homag gluing issues, homag fault finding, homag gluepot refurbishment" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 25%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Chain drive glue build up" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="25%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/1ccCu98XWUYEaOQYdPP3sCpxopR7KWwuE3cJn1RBbmIEz4f8NrtWsinURotPrhjG.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 25%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Chain drive glue build up We replaced the chain and did a full check on all the components and replaced what was agreed with the customer, the gluepot was taken away by us for refurbishment and we fitted a pot of the customer shelf then made sure the machine was set and applying the tape a glue to the customer's satisfaction before leaving site. <figure id="figure-mp0hlg0rqxmjhs2d6m"><img id="mp0hlg0rqxmjhs2d6m" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/19PEamr95SabJ6skLYKfHmsVxo78BunUrV2H7CcetzhRq1hvM0UpqE9TYYCRTDHA.jpg" alt="Homag edgebander repairs and fault finding " title="Homag edgebander repairs and fault finding " class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Cleaned drive " data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/19PEamr95SabJ6skLYKfHmsVxo78BunUrV2H7CcetzhRq1hvM0UpqE9TYYCRTDHA.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Cleaned drive Removed glue pot was returned to customer fully tested and ready to put on the machine.</figcaption></figure> </figcaption></figure></figcaption></figure>

Homag glue leakage, strip down and refurbishment

<h3>Gearbox service</h3>Called out to a gluing issue on a ima novimat edgebander, customer stated that the gluepot was heating up but it wasnt driving once it achieved the temperature.Upon arriving onsite it was clear that a lot of glue was around and on the outside of the glue pot. Once we had removed the pot and tape magazine it revealed the extent of the problem<figure id="figure-wnrwqpkx9mjhnspf6"><img id="wnrwqpkx9mjhnspf6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/6Vkz0xbyClRcVoFqP0egXMBcRybVAT2zcZ8xTpVNHlHIF1BukxMsAdYHBtdkuv8N.jpg" alt="Gluepot refurbishment, gluepot faults, glueing failure, glue drive failure, all gluepot repairs" title="Gluepot refurbishment, gluepot faults, glueing failure, glue drive failure, all gluepot repairs" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Glue spillage " data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/6Vkz0xbyClRcVoFqP0egXMBcRybVAT2zcZ8xTpVNHlHIF1BukxMsAdYHBtdkuv8N.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Glue spillage <figure id="figure-fowlkou0trmjhr5zoh"><img id="fowlkou0trmjhr5zoh" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/0pxMdJmRqp6LGClS85k7N9jrA4aS5xyZcAITg6Sc5mcI3SNam2v1gsC0Z7pkh6Rd.jpg" alt="Ima gearbox service, ima edgebander, glue drive refurbishment, gluepot refrubishmnet, glue drive repair and breakdown assitance" title="Ima gearbox service, ima edgebander, glue drive refurbishment, gluepot refrubishmnet, glue drive repair and breakdown assitance" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Gearbox drive " data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/0pxMdJmRqp6LGClS85k7N9jrA4aS5xyZcAITg6Sc5mcI3SNam2v1gsC0Z7pkh6Rd.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Gearbox drive On this occasion the customer opted just for the gearbox to be repaired and the pot to put back on the machine, so thats what we did. <figure id="figure-7ayde2jzzhmjhra1h4"><img id="7ayde2jzzhmjhra1h4" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/8XzDysGT11c0YIo2LiMhOvHl9nSTe2Qs7dgbrvc2L4qKgsjKZuk8Yo9IW0Hjxk9W.jpg" alt="Ima edgebander repairs, ima schelling edgebander repairs, ima schelling repairs to all machinery, schelling saw repairs, ima edgebamder porblems and fault finding" title="Ima edgebander repairs, ima schelling edgebander repairs, ima schelling repairs to all machinery, schelling saw repairs, ima edgebamder porblems and fault finding" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Gearbox fully serviced including new oil" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/8XzDysGT11c0YIo2LiMhOvHl9nSTe2Qs7dgbrvc2L4qKgsjKZuk8Yo9IW0Hjxk9W.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Gearbox fully serviced including new oil Tapered magazine was all fitted back to the machine plus some pneumatic pipe replacements, machine was fully functioning 48hrs after we arrived. Gluepot and drive maintenance is essential to all edgebanders.</figcaption></figure> </figcaption></figure> </figcaption></figure>

Gearbox service ima novimat edgebander

<h3>Conveyors&nbsp;</h3>Recieved a call about a mesh drive belt wasnt running, arrive on site the same day to investigate and found not only the mesh conveyor drive roller needed changing but the exit conveyor bearings was failing.<figure id="figure-jvb3flhn9nmjhm94nt"><img id="jvb3flhn9nmjhm94nt" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/2fRLKGkCMrtbxPWWmbC5hgR0IyptmFTUP38jrGAvEKTEcwPElxS5Q0zXUZbswtcl.jpg" alt="Convyor roller worn excessively, repaired onsite, welding up end to attach new bearing" title="Convyor roller worn excessively, repaired onsite, welding up end to attach new bearing" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Shaft worn" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/2fRLKGkCMrtbxPWWmbC5hgR0IyptmFTUP38jrGAvEKTEcwPElxS5Q0zXUZbswtcl.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Shaft worn<figure id="figure-uougyqkz3mjhmbci8"><img id="uougyqkz3mjhmbci8" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/2c59BaV7frvJdzv3agImiUdMesTSXogGcgRs2PDL2x2mL0TaCqrbueZgaLJXgrCi.jpg" alt="Excessive wear on shaft for conveyor roller." title="Excessive wear on shaft for conveyor roller." class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 50%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Shaft worn" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="50%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/2c59BaV7frvJdzv3agImiUdMesTSXogGcgRs2PDL2x2mL0TaCqrbueZgaLJXgrCi.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 50%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Shaft worn Unfortunately due to manufacture lead times, new roller are not available until well in to the new year, so we began welding up the shafts ready and ordered new bearing from a local suppliers. <figure id="figure-lyhoixoq2imjhmiacs"><img id="lyhoixoq2imjhmiacs" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/2f3xL65xuaY05fDevoeWI23LBmo1dTYC1gWQDdSNMCDDezYp7DC6P5k8Amht7Hdv.jpg" alt="Welding shalft, roller repair, emergency repair" title="Welding shalft, roller repair, emergency repair" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 55% 40%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Building up weld" data-positionx="55%" data-positiony="40%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/2f3xL65xuaY05fDevoeWI23LBmo1dTYC1gWQDdSNMCDDezYp7DC6P5k8Amht7Hdv.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 55% 40%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Building up weld <figure id="figure-rtqr2p5esamjhmkjle"><img id="rtqr2p5esamjhmkjle" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/6OltZAlcNSv7mCoMpblvIQp8Gd2hnP1EeG6u0nRkSWn8chXCNF4PfS8eJ72QgL0m.jpg" alt="Welded shaft, onsite repair, machine maintenance, breakdown emergency " title="Welded shaft, onsite repair, machine maintenance, breakdown emergency " class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 60% 10%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Building up weld" data-positionx="60%" data-positiony="10%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/6OltZAlcNSv7mCoMpblvIQp8Gd2hnP1EeG6u0nRkSWn8chXCNF4PfS8eJ72QgL0m.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 60% 10%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Building up weld After we welded up the shaft we then set about felttleing the shafts down to 25mm to fit the new bearings.&nbsp; Machine was back up and running and shrink wrapping doors in just 5hours thanks to this repair, we will back in the new year to fit the drive roller and new mesh belt. </figcaption></figure> </figcaption></figure> </figcaption></figure></figcaption></figure>

Conveyor emergency repair

<h2>Paternoster repair</h2>Call out to asess a paternoster breakdown customer reported excessive movement on the bottom shaft, and here is what we found.<figure id="figure-gof6io3tqjmjhmwr1u"><img id="gof6io3tqjmjhmwr1u" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/23dr1evB54jyFVEZYKsDmqA0FW4eVfjKjG5PYdtZ09ChG6fBwy68kM6o3DUU0l29.jpg" alt="Broken bearing, breakdown repair, foil holder repair, fast response, health and safety of machine" title="Broken bearing, breakdown repair, foil holder repair, fast response, health and safety of machine" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 10% 30%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Snapped bearing casting" data-positionx="10%" data-positiony="30%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/23dr1evB54jyFVEZYKsDmqA0FW4eVfjKjG5PYdtZ09ChG6fBwy68kM6o3DUU0l29.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 10% 30%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Snapped bearing casting After finding this bearing had broke, we the investigated the machine further to see why this bearing had failed the way it had as this is uncommon bearing failure. <figure id="figure-czt7ohns8cmjhn1nnv"><img id="czt7ohns8cmjhn1nnv" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/161DAjtyEMiw88fnqWFh0BEcpBo5jT3lqRDAg4cFuYEsHlva5WDViDoPclq00Ocb.jpg" alt="Faulty sprocket seating, emergency repair" title="Faulty sprocket seating, emergency repair" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 0% 30%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="Large sprocket not sitting correctly" data-positionx="0%" data-positiony="30%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/161DAjtyEMiw88fnqWFh0BEcpBo5jT3lqRDAg4cFuYEsHlva5WDViDoPclq00Ocb.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 0% 30%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Large sprocket not sitting correctly Once we found this we contacted the manufactures regarding the mechanical drawing for this machine to determine the appropriate repair for this machine, we have been informed that we will be waiting for Germany to get back to us regarding the parts required to repair this. So we attached the new bearing and isolated the machine so it can't be used until the machine is safe to be used as the foils on this machine can weigh over 100kg. <figure id="figure-xmhis7m4hrmjhnc39c"><img id="xmhis7m4hrmjhnc39c" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/314CMHLlYj1XqPMNRhTdx1oytRwwnOP03oCtW0KnFGSgR51aVkjgcbvfXYGeN3w2.jpg" alt="Bearing replacement, breakdown repair, call out repair, health and safety, lock out tag out" title="Bearing replacement, breakdown repair, call out repair, health and safety, lock out tag out" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% 50%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="New bearing fitted" data-positionx="30%" data-positiony="50%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/314CMHLlYj1XqPMNRhTdx1oytRwwnOP03oCtW0KnFGSgR51aVkjgcbvfXYGeN3w2.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 30% 50%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">New bearing fitted Once we have recieved the correct parts we will be back to repair the machine, production was still able to use the press until we repair this due to safe isolation of the defective paternoster.&nbsp;</figcaption></figure> </figcaption></figure></figcaption></figure>

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SCM Accord breakdown

Homag Edgetech Inverter Fault

Homag glue leakage, strip down and refurbishment

Gearbox service ima novimat edgebander

Conveyor emergency repair

Paternoster breakdown