CLEANING OF COLLOID MILL

1.0 SCOPE:
Applicable to colloid mill manufactured by Bombay engineering company.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITY:
Operator, Production Officer.
3.0 PROCEDURE:
3.1 Ensure that the machine labeled as ‘TO BE CLEANED’ Enter the details in the ‘Equipment usage log’
3.2 Switch ‘OFF’ the main power supply to the machine.
3.3 Remove the hopper, recirculation assembly, ring, stator and rotor.
3.4 Clean the each part using about 30 kg of potable water followed by scrubbing with nylon scrubber dipped in 0.1% Sodium Lauryl Sulphate solution.
3.5 Clean the each part with about 30 kg of Potable water and finally rinse with about 30 kg of Purified Water.
3.6 Wipe the parts with dry lint free cloth and dry them using compressed air.
3.7 Clean the outer surface of the machine with the help of wet lint free cloth dipped in 0.1% Sodium Lauryl Sulphate solution followed by wet lint free cloth dipped in purified water.
3.8 Wipe it with a dry lint free cloth.
3.9 Assemble the hopper, recirculation assembly, ring, stator and rotor.
3.10 Remove ‘TO BE CLEANED’ label and affix ‘CLEANED’ to the machine.
3.11 Fill the Equipment Cleaning Checklist
3.12 Enter the details in the ‘Equipment usage log’