Maintenance and reliability: influence of fertilizer on the service life of the pneumatic cylinder
Maintenance and reliability: influence of fertilizer on the service life of the pneumatic cylinder
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i2.2025.1671Keywords:
Fertilizers. Pneumatic Cylinders. Preventive Maintenance. Industrial Wear, ReliabilityAbstract
This study analyzes wear and corrosion in pneumatic cylinders at a local port in the fertilizer sector. Given the increasing breakdown of pneumatic actuators at a particular fertilizer plant, the question arose of possible methods to mitigate the damage caused by aggressive corrosion in pneumatic cylinders, extending their lifespan and reducing operational costs at the local port. The objective is to propose corrective actions that optimize the lifespan and efficiency of the processes; for this, pneumatic cylinders need to be manufactured with corrosion-resistant materials or protective coatings. The methodology employed includes visuais inspection, functional analysis of the cylinders, bench tests, and technical documentation, where the failure characteristics and analysis were based on theoretical references on preventive maintenance, reliability, pneumatic systems, wear, and corrosion. The results showed a high rate of wear and corrosion in conventional cylinders, causing failures such as jamming and leaks, compromising operational efficiency. It has been observed that choosing alternative materials and protective coatings is an effective solution for extending the service life of equipment and optimizing costs, overcoming the shortcomings of conventional cylinders in harsh environments.
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