STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

Bertsch Plate Bending rolls

Equipment Number(s)
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The steel plate to be rolled will be fed into the machine. The rollers will pinch the
steel plate and pull it
through the machine. If the plate is not at the correct curature the machine will
hae to be reersed and the platen rolled again until the correct curature is
reached. !arge steel plate will require two or more people to operate the machine.
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Standard Operating Procedure Sections
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS (Equipment, Knowledge Required):
NEVER operate, service or adjust the rolling machine, without proper instructions.
NEVER place your hands, fingers or any other part of your ody into the danger areas of the
machine, unless the motor is turned off and all main power switches are loc!ed in the off position
and tagged.
"anger #reas are:
$) Rollers
NEVER attempt to pull a part out of the rollers with your hands. %f the part stic!s in the rollers,
stop the ending machine and call your supervisor.
NEVER tal! to another person while engaged in the operation of the rolling machine. %f tal!ing is
necessary, stop the machine and step aside away from the machine until the conversation is
completed.
NEVER stand or wal! under an overhanging plate.
NEVER wear jewelry, nec!ties or loose clothing when wor!ing on or near the plate rolls.
NEVER leave the machine running unattended.
PROCEDURE:
$) &wo people are required at all times to roll a large wor! piece. # small wor! piece may e
handled y a single person
') &he wor! piece is moved forward into the plate roller until it ma!es contact with the rollers
() &he plate roller is then turned on. &he wor! piece will then e drawn into the machine.
)) #s the steel is e*iting the machine one person will grasp the wor! piece as it e*ists the
rollers to prevent it from falling over.
+) &wo people must always e holding large wor! pieces as it is e*iting the machine.