What to prepare before a new polyurethane machine arrives, what happens on installation day and how to start production: a commissioning checklist.
Getting a new polyurethane machine to run efficiently starts with preparation before delivery. The steps below are meant to make installation go smoothly and to produce good parts from day one.
1. Before delivery
- Layout: A layout plan for the machine, the moulds and the boom’s working area
- Utilities: The electrical connection and compressed air the machine needs
- Materials: Drum locations, transfer pumps and storage temperature
- Mould preparation: Mould heating, release agent and venting points
2. Installation day
- Positioning and securing the machine
- Connecting electrical, air and material lines
- Filling the tanks and starting heating and recirculation
- Setting injector pressures and the ratio, and verifying them with the flowmeter
- Test shots and saving the recipes
3. Training and handover
Operators are shown daily start-up, recipe selection, alarm handling and end-of-shift maintenance hands-on. A preventive maintenance plan and a critical spare parts list are prepared together.
4. The first weeks
As output increases, shot weights and mould temperatures are fine-tuned. MTS Otomasyon stays at your side after installation with mobile service and phone support.
Frequently asked questions
How long does installation take? If the site is ready, the machine is usually commissioned quickly; the time depends on the number of moulds and recipes.
Is operator training provided? Yes. Operators and maintenance staff receive hands-on training during commissioning.
