A solid approach to cement silo and mixer maintenance is just like a good game of football: It's all about the strategy. Knowing when to stick with tried-and-true plays you've been running for years — and when operations might call for you to run interference — can help you keep your projects moving forward as usual, and steer clear of hefty repair and replacement costs, too. Read on for insight aimed at helping you pull together a winning approach for silo and concrete mixer maintenance.
A Game Plan Can Make All the Difference
Just like your favorite football team knows which play to run and when, your crew should lay out a maintenance plan for the tools upon which you rely. Determining a schedule and sticking to it is the best way to ensure your cement storage silos and central mixers remain healthy and working their best. We recommend concrete removal every three months or so, and encourage you to incorporate silo cleaning into the mix on a similar schedule.
It Matters Who You Put in the Game
Your team wouldn’t rely on a rookie to lead them to a championship victory, and you shouldn’t trust an unlicensed crew with your concrete removal. When you put your trust in a professional, you know they’re prepared for the task ahead because they’ve proven themselves successful time and time again. (And in the world of concrete removal, that means they understand how to treat your equipment right.) In addition, they'll know how to tackle the work in the safest manner possible. Concrete chipping and silo cleaning are inherently dangerous work, and asking untrained team members to take it on could put lives at risk.
Huddles Have Their Place
While the guys on the gridiron use meetups to calculate a smarter approach to the game, they can help your team spot potential issues before they become full-on problems. If you spot clogging with your cement silos or notice lags with your central mixer, chances are there’s trouble afoot. Take time to have a qualified crew assess the situation and determine whether additional maintenance is required. A short appointment now could save you big money down the road.
General Chipping Tip: On a related note, huddles in the form of safety toolbox talks can help your crew members stay up to date on project specs, safety tips and other info they need to know. Consider working them into your schedule on a monthly or weekly basis.
Avoid the risk of a flag on the play. Keep your equipment working well for you with regular silo, central mixer and redi mix concrete mixer maintenance! If you have questions on any of the above, or are ready to book your next chipping, reach out to General Chipping. Our team is here, and we're happy to help.
