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How to judge whether the vibration of the concrete power trowel is normal?

December 19, 2024

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How to judge whether the vibration of the concrete power trowel is normal? 2
 
 

1. Sensory judgment

 

– Tactile feeling: When the concrete trowel is running, place your hand lightly on the handle or body of the machine (be careful to avoid rotating parts). Under normal circumstances, you can feel slight and uniform vibrations, which are caused by the normal operation of the internal parts of the machine and the friction between the trowel and the ground. If you feel strong and irregular vibrations, such as sudden shaking or frequent tremors, it may mean that there is a problem with the machine. For example, when the bearing is damaged or the trowel is installed unbalanced, this abnormal vibration will be transmitted to the hand through the body, and the touch will be very obvious.
– Auditory discrimination: Listen carefully to the sound made by the trowel when it is running. Normal vibrations are usually accompanied by a smooth and rhythmic running sound, similar to a uniform "buzzing" sound. If you hear the machine making "clicks", "crackling" or other sharp and noisy sounds, accompanied by obvious vibrations, this is likely to be abnormal vibration caused by loose, collision or damage of internal parts. For example, when the screws of the transmission parts are loose, metal collision sounds may be generated during operation, and the machine will also produce abnormal vibrations.

 

2. Observe the trowel effect

 

– Ground mark judgment: Observe the marks left by the trowel on the ground. Under normal vibration, the marks left by the trowel on the ground should be uniform and continuous. If the ground marks appear wavy, of varying depths or with obvious interruptions, this may be due to abnormal vibration of the trowel. For example, when the vibration frequency of the trowel and the rotation frequency of the trowel blade interfere with each other, irregular marks will be produced on the ground, reflecting that there is a problem with the vibration of the machine.
– Trouble quality evaluation: From the overall trowel quality point of view, a trowel with normal vibration can achieve a good flatness and finish on the ground. If the ground cannot achieve the expected flatness during the troweling process, or there are local unevenness and rough areas on the surface, in addition to considering the operating technology and ground material factors, it may also be caused by abnormal vibration of the trowel. Because abnormal vibration will affect the pressure distribution and working stability of the trowel blade on the ground.

 

3. Check machine parts

 

– Trouble blade inspection: Check whether the trowel blade is installed correctly and balanced. An unbalanced trowel is one of the common causes of abnormal vibration. Check whether the mounting screws of the trowel are tightened, and whether the trowel is damaged, deformed, or contaminated with large pieces of foreign matter. If the trowel has these problems, an unbalanced force will be generated during the rotation process, causing the machine to vibrate.
– Transmission component inspection: Check whether the transmission belt (if it is a belt-driven trowel) is loose, worn, or entangled with foreign matter. Loose or worn belts will cause unstable power transmission and cause the trowel to vibrate. At the same time, check whether the mounting bracket of the motor or engine is firm. Loose brackets can also cause abnormal vibrations when the machine is running. In addition, check whether the bearings are operating normally. Worn bearings can cause eccentricity of rotating parts, causing vibrations.

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