What are the requirements for installation and operation training of bidirectional geogrid equipment?

What are the requirements for installation and operation training of bidirectional geogrid equipment?

Jun 23, 2025

As a high-precision, highly integrated production system, the installation and operation training of bidirectional geogrid equipment plays a vital role in ensuring the stable operation of the equipment and product quality. The following is a systematic description of the relevant requirements from the aspects of installation preparation, commissioning process, operation training, safety specifications, etc.:


I. Equipment installation requirements
1. Site and foundation conditions
Site requirements: The floor of the factory should be flat, dry, strong in load-bearing capacity, and have a good ventilation and exhaust system.
Foundation construction: Key equipment (such as extruders, longitudinal/transverse stretching machines) must be pre-founded according to the drawings provided by the manufacturer, and anchor bolts must be set.
Power and gas supply:
The power supply should be three-phase industrial voltage, stable and reliable (usually 380V/50Hz).
The air source and cooling water system should be arranged in advance to meet the equipment's requirements for wind pressure and water pressure.
2. Equipment handling and positioning
Each module (such as extruder host, punching machine, stretching furnace, etc.) must use professional lifting equipment during hoisting and handling to prevent collision and tilting.
After positioning, it is necessary to use a level to accurately level the equipment to keep the equipment installation level consistent and avoid running deviations caused by tilt.
3. Pipeline connection and system inspection
Correctly connect cables, water pipes, gas pipes and other pipelines, and follow the equipment manual or manufacturer's instructions.
All electrical control cabinets should be grounded to avoid electrical safety hazards.
Check whether all lubrication systems are filled with qualified lubricants and whether the transmission mechanism is well lubricated.


Ⅱ. Debugging and trial operation requirements
1. No-load debugging
All motors, heaters, and sensors should be tested at no-load first to ensure that each system responds normally.
Check whether the parameter settings of control equipment such as PLC, touch screen, and temperature controller match the actual process.
2. Linkage test
Start the entire line and observe whether the units cooperate and coordinate, such as whether the material belt transmission is smooth and whether the tension control is stable.
Perform a heating test on the preheating furnace and stretching system to observe the heating speed and temperature uniformity.
3. Small batch trial production
Use qualified raw materials for trial production to verify whether the product's hole shape, stretch ratio, and longitudinal and transverse strength meet the design requirements.
Adjust parameters such as die head, punching die, stretching speed, etc. to optimize the process.


III. Operator training requirements
1. Training targets
Operator: responsible for daily production operations, parameter setting, and preliminary troubleshooting.
Maintenance personnel: responsible for daily equipment maintenance, lubrication, and parts replacement.
Quality inspectors: master product performance indicators and testing standards.
Managers: understand the entire production process, process flow, and equipment operation principles.
2. Training content
Operation level:
Startup and shutdown steps of each functional unit.
Raw material batching, feeding and cleaning process.
Key operating skills such as die head temperature control, punching setting, and stretching ratio adjustment.
Automation system interface operation and alarm processing.
Process level:
Process parameter settings applicable to different materials (such as PP, HDPE).
Biaxial stretching principle, molding law, and product performance control points.
Maintenance level:
Daily inspection content (such as chain tensioning, roller cleaning, electrical troubleshooting, etc.).
Identification and emergency treatment of common faults (such as equipment jamming, temperature control failure, punching deviation, etc.).
Steps and safety precautions for replacing parts.
Safety level:
Safety operation specifications in electrical, thermal, mechanical and other aspects.
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) system to ensure personal safety during maintenance.
Emergency response plans for fire, leakage, etc.
3. Training method
The equipment manufacturer sends technicians to the factory to provide on-site guidance and training.
Provide graphic operation manuals, maintenance instructions, process manuals, troubleshooting tables and other materials.
Practical exercises are mainly supplemented by video teaching or theoretical lectures.
After the training, a simple theoretical and practical assessment can be conducted.


IV. Acceptance and handover requirements
After the installation and commissioning is completed, a joint acceptance test is carried out to confirm that the product size, tension, hole type and other indicators meet the contract or standard requirements.
After the handover is completed, the operator should be able to independently complete operations such as startup, shutdown, material replacement, and simple maintenance.
Equipment technical data, software programs, electrical drawings, spare parts lists, etc. should be delivered to the user together.


Ⅴ. Continuous support and after-sales suggestions
The manufacturer should provide subsequent remote technical support or regular return visits.
The user should establish an equipment archive and operation log system to register parameter changes, maintenance records, abnormal conditions, etc.
New employees must undergo complete training before taking up their posts and must not operate the equipment without authorization.


Summary:
The installation and operation training of bidirectional geogrid equipment not only requires the equipment to be installed in accordance with specifications and debugged in place, but also emphasizes the operator's comprehensive grasp of the process flow, equipment structure and safety specifications. Only in this way can the equipment be operated efficiently and stably to ensure that the product quality meets the standards. If you have a specific equipment model, I can also help you customize a more detailed installation and training process.