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.
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
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REVISION HISTORY
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