Butt Fusion Machine Repair / Hayes Equipment Maintenance Service

Hayes Equipment Maintenance Service

Butt Fusion Machine Repair

Machine Inspection

The Hayes butt fusion machines (manual or hydraulic) will give many years of service if operation procedures and maintenance are followed carefully and correctly.

Electric Trimmer/Facer for butt fusion

• Inspect the trimmer blades for damage and sharpness
• Check cord, plug and sockets
• Trimmer does not wobble when trapped between jaws
• Check for loose pieces, screws and mechanical connections

Heater or heating plate  with or without teflon coated surface

• Check cord, plug and sockets
• Heater surface is clean and the PTFE coat is in good condition
• Surface temperature checked with pyrometer
• Check for loose pieces, screws and mechanical connections

Electric control unit / support 

• Check cord, plug and sockets
• Check display indicator and connections
• Check Contactors
• Check Breakers
• Check for loose pieces, screws and mechanical connections

Pipe alignment carriage

• Ensure clamp knob bearings are lubricated and move freely
• Ensure the mobile handles aren’t bend
• Ensure all nuts and bolts are tight
• Check guide rods condition

Hydraulic Unit

• Check pressure gauge
• Replace seals if hydraulic unit is leaking
• Change filters if necessary
• Check Oil Levels or oil changes
• Replace the hose couplings if need it
• Check the Control panel and display controllers
• Check the voltmeter, valves and valves