Guillotine Cutting Machine Maintenance: Daily, Weekly and Monthly Checklist
Planned maintenance supports cut consistency, knife life, energy use and operator safety. It does more than prevent breakdowns.
Use this as a planning framework and follow the machine manual and site procedures. Isolate and lock out energy before maintenance.
Daily checks
Remove fibre and dust safely at shift end.
- Check the knife area for foreign objects
- Test guards, emergency stops and safety sensors
- Inspect belt damage and tracking
- Record noise, vibration or leakage
- Inspect a cut sample
Weekly checks
Early detection of a small edge defect allows planned sharpening.
- Inspect edges, clearance and fasteners
- Confirm conveyor tension and centring
- Check lubrication points
- Clean sensors and inspect cables
- Look for loose connections
Monthly and periodic work
Increase frequency for abrasive or dusty materials.
- Inspect motors, gearboxes and bearings
- Check panel connections with qualified staff
- Record safety circuit tests
- Measure belt and knife alignment
- Review critical spare stock
Maintenance records
Record date, hours, material, symptom, action, replaced part and responsible person. Trends reveal root causes and upcoming spare needs.
Maintenance: Explore the MBS-800 or contact technical service.