Tangshan Yuexin Machinery Co., Ltd. | How to Maintain Custom-Made Riveted and Welded Parts?

As a manufacturer of custom-made riveted and welded parts, Tangshan Yuexin Machinery Co., Ltd. understands that the welds, edges, and joints of riveted and welded structural parts are highly susceptible to rust, wear, and corrosion. Proper maintenance can effectively extend the service life of the workpieces and reduce later maintenance costs. Below are some practical maintenance points:

I. Maintenance During Storage (Uninstalled/In Stock)

Rust Prevention:Carbon Steel Riveted and Welded Parts: Clean weld slag, burrs, rust, and oil stains. Spray with anti-rust paint or anti-rust oil, paying special attention to touch-up protection at the weld seams.

Stainless Steel Riveted and Welded Parts:Wipe clean, keep away from humid, acidic, and alkaline environments, and avoid water and dust accumulation.

Proper Stacking: Elevate workpieces off the ground to isolate them from ground moisture; use wooden blocks to pave large riveted and welded parts to prevent bumps, deformation, and weld cracking; cover with a rainproof cloth for outdoor storage to avoid rain and sun exposure.

Cleaning and protection:Grind and clean welding slag and spatter in a timely manner to avoid long-term adhesion that can cause localized corrosion and stress concentration.

II. Maintenance During Installation and Use

Focus on Protecting Welds:Welds are weak points in riveted components; avoid severe impacts and overloading. Regularly inspect welds for cracks, detachment, and deformation; repair and reinforce any problems promptly.

Properly Protect Against Corrosion

Outdoor and Humid Conditions: Apply primer + topcoat, with a thicker coat applied to welds and edges.

Dust and Acid/Alkali Conditions: Regularly flush away corrosive impurities and ensure proper surface protection.

Avoid Mechanical Damage

Handle with care during hoisting and transport; avoid rough handling and impacts. Prolonged overloading during use is prohibited to prevent loosening of riveting and fatigue cracking of welded parts.

III. Daily Maintenance and Regular Inspection

Many customers are unsure how to properly maintain their workpieces. However, choosing the right custom riveting and welding parts manufacturer means they will provide professional maintenance guidance, making the process worry-free and reliable.

Daily Cleaning:Promptly clean dust, oil, and water from the workpiece surface to keep it dry and clean.

Regular Tightening: For riveted parts, check rivets and bolts for looseness and tighten them promptly; for welded parts, check for deformation and rust spots.

Rust Removal and Touch-up Painting: Immediately grind away any rust spots and apply a rust-preventive coating to prevent the spread of rust and its impact on the weld.

Lubrication and Maintenance: For riveted and welded parts with hinged or moving structures, regularly add lubricating oil to reduce friction and wear.

IV. Maintenance Precautions for Workpieces of Different Materials

Carbon steel riveted parts: Focus on rust prevention and impact prevention; in humid environments, be sure to strengthen anti-corrosion treatment;

Stainless steel riveted parts: Avoid scratches from iron filings, keep away from strong acids and alkalis, and prevent intergranular corrosion;

Thick plate heavy-duty riveted parts: Avoid excessive temperature differences, reduce stress deformation, and prevent stress cracking of welds.

Tangshan Yuexin Machinery Co., Ltd. has been deeply involved in riveting and welding processing for many years. As a professional manufacturer of customized riveting and welding parts, we provide customers with thoughtful services from processing and production to after-sales maintenance, making customized riveting and welding parts last longer and more stably.