projectnut
Stainless
- Joined
- Mar 4, 2006
- Location
- Wisconsin
I recently acquired a used Baileigh cs-350-EU cold saw from a used equipment dealer. The saw needs a little work, but by in large is in good shape. before putting it permanently in the shop I'll do all the required maintenance including changing lubricants and replacing the coolant. In addition to the maintenance I would like to give it a good cleaning.
It's spent the last 11 years in a factory that fabricated industrial shelving, pallet racks, and other industrial storage systems. While it's in reasonable mechanical shape cosmetically it's filthy. I was thinking of sealing the control station and motor switch in plastic bags and taping the door on the electrical cabinet to prevent water intrusion, then pressure washing the rest of the machine. I'm thinking that since the motor is TEFC, and all other components are regularly exposed to coolant there shouldn't be a problem. However, before I move forward I thought that I'd ask if anyone else has done something similar, and if so would you recommend it, or recommend a different course of action.
It's spent the last 11 years in a factory that fabricated industrial shelving, pallet racks, and other industrial storage systems. While it's in reasonable mechanical shape cosmetically it's filthy. I was thinking of sealing the control station and motor switch in plastic bags and taping the door on the electrical cabinet to prevent water intrusion, then pressure washing the rest of the machine. I'm thinking that since the motor is TEFC, and all other components are regularly exposed to coolant there shouldn't be a problem. However, before I move forward I thought that I'd ask if anyone else has done something similar, and if so would you recommend it, or recommend a different course of action.