SOP for Hydraulic Pellet Press

OBJECTIVE

To lay down the procedure for the Operation of the Hydraulic Pellet Press for better and error-free use

SCOPE

This SOP is applicable for the Hydraulic Pellet Press installed in Quality Control Department at XYZ Limited.

RESPONSIBILITY

Execution: Chemist and above – QC department.

Checking: Asst. Manager and above – QC department

PROCEDURE

Operational Procedure

• Left the front safety screen
• Place the die at the center of the piston top plate
• Lower the screw by rotating the knob wheel clockwise, until the screw punch touches the top of the die
• Reconfirm that the die is at the center of the piston top plate as well as the screw-punch & lower the front safety screen.
• Shut the release knob by rotating it clockwise (while looking from the right-hand side of the press).

• Insert the handle lever into the handle of the pump unit.
• Operate the pump by raising and lowering the handle lever until the desired pressure in Tones is seen on the pressure gauge
• After the desired holding time has elapsed, release the pressure by rotating the release knob anti-clockwise.
• Raise the screw by rotating the knob wheel anti-clockwise (While looking from the top)
• Lift the front safety screen & remove the die from the press.

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Precautions

• Always ensure that the safety screen is in a closed position before operating the press. Before opening the screen, make sure that the pressure in the system has been fully released.
• Do not apply more than 15 Tons of pressure at any time. Red marking have been provided to indicate the danger zone.
• Always confirm that the die is placed at the center of the piston top plate.

ABBREVIATION

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

Q.C: Quality control

ANNEXURE

Nil

REVISION HISTORY

Nil

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