1. Daily Maintenance
Cleaning and Lubrication
After each day's operations, meticulously clean the Main Shaft, removing all mud and oil stains. Utilize non-woven fabric to gently wipe key areas, such as taper joints, ensuring they remain free from corrosive chemicals.
Top up with lubricating grease, such as lithium-based grease, as specified by the manufacturer. Ensure the lubrication cycle for the main shaft bearings does not exceed 200 hours. Precisely manage the amount of grease to prevent any contamination, safeguarding optimal performance.
Fastener Inspection
Conduct thorough checks on the pre-tightening force of all main shaft connecting bolts, including lifting ring screws and coupling bolts. Ensure the torque aligns with the technical manual standards, such as requiring ≥ 1200N · m for DQ70BS top drives.
2. Regular Maintenance
Bearing and Seal Testing
Every 500 hours, disassemble and meticulously examine the Main Shaft bearing for wear. Use a micrometer to measure the radial clearance, replacing the bearing if it exceeds 0.05mm, to maintain peak performance.
Replace seals like O-rings quarterly. Choose fluororubber materials to effectively resist hydrogen sulfide corrosion, ensuring long-lasting durability.
Conical Interface Maintenance
Each month, inspect the Main Shaft cone mouth for wear. If the tool holder's contact rate falls below 75%, grind and repair to prevent excessive jumping caused by the 'horn mouth', ensuring smooth operations.
3. Fault Prevention and Handling
Vibration and Temperature Monitoring
Real-time monitor the Main Shaft for abnormal vibrations using sensors (threshold ≤ 2.5mm/s). Should the temperature exceed a 60 ºC rise, immediately halt operations to investigate lubrication or bearing issues.