A continuous casting machine in preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the continuous casting machine in fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for continuous casting machine in (cm) in a steel plant), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as continuous caster, CCM, billet caster, slab caster.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Continuous casting machine in preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check mould water flow and temperature, mould level control, oscillation and spray cooling | 10 min |
| Daily | Check hydraulic oil, segments, rollers and the tundish | 5 min |
| Weekly | Check segment bearings and lubrication; check cutting torch and shears | 20 min |
| Monthly | Check mould oscillator bearings and stroke; check the withdrawal drive | 60 min |
| Quarterly | Check roller alignment and gaps; check spray nozzles and water treatment | 120 min |
| Half-yearly | Check mould condition and taper; hydraulic oil sample | 240 min |
| Annual | Annual shutdown overhaul of segments, oscillator and cooling system | 960 min |
Continuous casting machine in maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one continuous casting machine in needs about 153 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual shutdown overhaul of segments, oscillator and cooling system” at 960 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 2 | 15 min | 91.3 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 20 min | 17.3 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 60 min | 12.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 120 min | 8.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 240 min | 8.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 960 min | 16.0 h |
What goes wrong on a continuous casting machine in without preventive maintenance
- Mould oscillation faults
- Spray nozzle blockage
- Segment roller and bearing wear
- Cooling water and hydraulic faults
What to watch between services
- Mould level and oscillation
- Spray water pressure and nozzles
- Segment and roll condition
Safety and statutory notes for continuous casting machine in maintenance
Breakouts of molten steel are a severe risk. Cooling water, mould level control and emergency systems are tested on the schedule.
Where a continuous casting machine in preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
- Preventive maintenance schedule for steel, foundry, forging and metal plants · maintenance software for steel and metals
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Run this continuous casting machine in schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a continuous casting machine in be serviced?
In our schedule a continuous casting machine in has 7 tasks: 2 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual shutdown overhaul of segments, oscillator and cooling system”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in continuous casting machine in preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check mould water flow and temperature, mould level control, oscillation and spray cooling”, “Check hydraulic oil, segments, rollers and the tundish”, “Check segment bearings and lubrication; check cutting torch and shears”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a continuous casting machine in need per year?
About 153 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free continuous casting machine in maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.