As we head into the dog days, we need to be aware of heat. Actually, we can’t help being aware of heat. On the factory floor, workers swelter and the sound of giant fans is ever-present. It can get a bit hellish in some industrial settings, when you get right down to it.
It affects the machinery, too.
Keep your servos cool
Your servo has a fan on it, typically on the underside. It’s worth checking — is the fan still running? Catching and fixing this small issue can keep you from having larger issues in the future.
The newest Rexroth servos don’t require cabinets, but older versions need a sealed, air conditioned cabinet. Sure, it would be nice to air condition the whole factory floor, but that’s probably not going to happen. We see workers with damp bandanas wrapped around their necks so the combination of the air from the fans and the cool water will cool them.
That’s not going to work for your servos.
Leaving the cabinets open to the air won’t do much, either. Air flow within the cabinet is insignificant and the ambient temperature is just too high for the machinery. You’ll let in dust, but you won’t cool the air. Invest in an air conditioned cabinet for your servo and you’ll keep it running much longer.
Check the manual for your specific Rexroth components — make a manual request with us if you can’t put your hands on the original manual — and make sure you’re providing the cooling solution required for your particular components.
If overheating occurs
If worse comes to worst, call us and we’ll get you up and running faster than you’d expect — even during the dog days.
We offer factory repair and reman with 24 hour turnaround. Call (479) 422-0390 for immediate assistance.