Daily Maintenance and Care of Construction Waste Chutes

Proper daily maintenance extends the service life of construction waste chutes and ensures safe operation. Longkang recommends carrying out daily maintenance according to the following procedures. This article explains the daily maintenance contents in detail.

1. Daily Maintenance (Every Day)
2. Pre-shift Inspection

Check the chute for obvious deformation or cracks

Check whether the feed inlet door is intact

Check the bottom for blockage

Check warning signs

2. Inspection During Operation

Watch for abnormal noises from the chute during waste discharge

Observe whether dust leaks from the feed inlet

Watch for chute vibration

3. Post-shift Cleaning

Close the feed inlet door

Clean the bottom collection hopper

Check the power supply (motorized type)

Record usage conditions

1. Weekly Maintenance
2. Connection Inspection

Check all quick-release buckles for looseness

Tighten loose bolts

Check sealing rings for dislodgement

2. Fixing Point Inspection

Check whether the fixing clamps are secure

Check anchors for looseness

Check the verticality of the chute

3. Buffer Section Inspection

Listen to the buffer section operating sound

Check the buffer section for wear

Check the inner wall of elbow sections

4. Sealing Inspection

Spray water on joints to inspect

Promptly repair any leaks found

III. Monthly Maintenance

1. Comprehensive Inspection

Inspect section by section from top to bottom

Check wall thickness wear

Check for cracks

Check wear parts

2. Wear Parts Replacement

Replace aged sealing rings

Replace worn buckles

Lubricate door hinges

3. Cleaning

Remove residual mortar inside the chute

Clean the feed inlet

Clean the bottom

4. Lubrication

Lubricate door hinges

Lubricate moving parts of buckles

1. Quarterly Maintenance
2. In-depth Inspection

Check inner wall wear

Check buffer section wear

Check bottom discharge section wear

2. Fixing Point Tightening

Re-tighten all anchors

Re-tighten clamps

Check support welds

3. Performance Assessment

Assess remaining service life

Develop a replacement plan

1. Annual Maintenance
2. Comprehensive Inspection

Measure wall thickness section by section

Check for aging cracks

Check connection reliability

2. Wear Parts Overhaul

Replace all sealing rings

Replace severely worn buffer sections

Replace worn sections

3. Re-acceptance

Re-accept according to installation acceptance standards

Continue use after passing

1. Maintenance Records

Establish a maintenance log:

Daily inspection records

Weekly inspection records

Monthly maintenance records

Wear parts replacement records

Fault repair records

Annual assessment report

VII. Maintenance Tools

Common tools:

Wrench (8–19 mm)

Flashlight (for chute inspection)

Tape measure

Spare sealing rings

Spare buckles

Cleaning agent

VIII. Longkang Maintenance Services

Provide maintenance manual

Long-term supply of wear parts

Regular follow-up visits

Technical repair guidance

Overhaul service (on-site personnel available)