Oilseeds Equipment Training Program

Reliable Process Solutions offers extensive and detailed training on all oilseeds processing equipment. Not only do we have training on how to properly operate the machinery but we also teach the operators how to make this equipment last longer.

We also train the maintenance personnel in how the machine actually operates and what the need to do to help this equipment gets its maximum life and perform the function that it was designed to do. In most cases these machines are just ran and not operated.

We will look at all the prominent failure modes of this equipment and teach both operations and maintenance who to concentrate on methods to prevent and extended the life.

Part of all the training involves reviewing the safety aspects of operation and maintenance.

The following topics are covered in detail in the training. Pick one or set up training for each component. Training is performed by Terry Harris who has 26 years in the oilseeds processing industry.

Conveyor Training

Drag type, Screws, Belt, Bucket Elevators

Operations: Operator checks, Adjusting, Basics of operation, Safety precautions

Maintenance: Installation, Loading, Sizing, Preventive checks, Lubrication

Cracking Roll Training

Operations: Proper crack distribution, determining corrugation, roll life, operator checks

Maintenance: Installation, Roll changes, Lubrication, Belt systems, Roll life, Differential

Flaking Roll Training

Operations: Feeding the rolls, Routine checks, Roll life, Cheat plates, Safety

Maintenance: Installation, Roll edge grinding, Belt systems, Differential, Lubrication

De-Solventizer-Toaster Training

Operations: Operator checks, Control points, Efficiency, Product levels, Safety

Maintenance: Maintenance checks, Yearly inspections, Lubrication, Safety

Dryer-Cooler Training

Operations: Operator checks, Efficiency, Product levels, Safety

Maintenance: Maintenance checks, Yearly inspections, Lubrication, Safety

Meal Grinding

Operations: Screen wear, Hammer wear, Energy Efficiency, Grinding efficiency, Safety

Maintenance: Maintenance checks, Screen maintenance, Hammer life, Lubrication, Safety

Pump Training

Maintenance: Installation, Operation, Proper rebuild maintenance, Lubrication

Lubrication

-  Failure modes of Lubrication

-  Proper storage of Lubricants

-  Affordable Lubrication Excellence Programs

-  Importance of filtration

-  Extending equipment life by 3-5 times

Maintenance Techniques

-  Precision Alignment

-  Precision Balance

-  Equipment Suppliers

-  RCM Process Methods

-  Job Planning

All training participants receive a document with 8-20 pages of information on each topic.

Training material is presented by Terry Harris, CMRP