A weaving looms and sizing machine 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 weaving looms and sizing machine fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for weaving looms and sizing machine (projectile) and sizing machine), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as loom, air jet loom, rapier loom, shuttleless loom.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Weaving looms and sizing machine preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check the loom for stoppages, warp and weft breaks, air pressure (air jet) and lubrication | 10 min |
| Daily | Clean the machine of fluff and dust; check the electronic controls and alarms | 5 min |
| Weekly | Check the shed timing and beat-up, reed and heald frames; check the nozzles | 20 min |
| Monthly | Lubricate the main shaft and gearboxes as per the chart; check the brake and clutch | 45 min |
| Quarterly | Check the weft insertion systems, relay nozzles and compressed air filters | 90 min |
| Half-yearly | Check the let-off and take-up motion and electronic card; check the dobby or jacquard | 150 min |
| Annual | Annual overhaul with timing calibration, alignment and a check of the safety guards | 420 min |
Weaving looms and sizing machine maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one weaving looms and sizing machine needs about 136 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual overhaul with timing calibration, alignment and a check of the safety guards” at 420 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 | 45 min | 9.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 90 min | 6.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 150 min | 5.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 420 min | 7.0 h |
What goes wrong on a weaving looms and sizing machine without preventive maintenance
- Reed, heald and shed timing faults
- Weft insertion faults
- Brake and clutch wear
- Electronic sensor faults
What to watch between services
- Stoppages and warp or weft breaks
- Shed timing
- Lint build-up
Safety and statutory notes for weaving looms and sizing machine maintenance
Lint is combustible. Keep looms clean and the extraction working.
Where a weaving looms and sizing machine 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.
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Run this weaving looms and sizing machine 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 weaving looms and sizing machine be serviced?
In our schedule a weaving looms and sizing machine has 7 tasks: 2 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual overhaul with timing calibration, alignment and a check of the safety guards”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in weaving looms and sizing machine preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check the loom for stoppages, warp and weft breaks, air pressure (air jet) and lubrication”, “Clean the machine of fluff and dust; check the electronic controls and alarms”, “Check the shed timing and beat-up, reed and heald frames; check the nozzles”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a weaving looms and sizing machine need per year?
About 136 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 weaving looms and sizing machine 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.