Be Prepared Before
Ginning Starts
Thomas D. Valco
USDA-ARS
Stoneville, Miss
It is difficult to test a modification during the repair season because of the electrical demand charges and/or there is no cotton available to gin. Many times ginners set aside some cotton from the previous season for that early season test and that helps to get the gin tuned up before the season starts in earnest.
Nothing is worse than starting up a gin and hearing that metal-on-metal clanking sound where someone forgot to secure a new bearing or left a tool in the hopper. You need to check and double check to make sure all modifications or repairs were done properly and are ready to go.
Make your best attempt at adjusting saw and grid bar clearances and plan to readjust after the startup period. Improperly adjusted equipment can cause excessive fiber loss or damage.
source : cottonfarming
Ginning Starts
Thomas D. Valco
USDA-ARS
Stoneville, Miss
It is difficult to test a modification during the repair season because of the electrical demand charges and/or there is no cotton available to gin. Many times ginners set aside some cotton from the previous season for that early season test and that helps to get the gin tuned up before the season starts in earnest.
Nothing is worse than starting up a gin and hearing that metal-on-metal clanking sound where someone forgot to secure a new bearing or left a tool in the hopper. You need to check and double check to make sure all modifications or repairs were done properly and are ready to go.
Make your best attempt at adjusting saw and grid bar clearances and plan to readjust after the startup period. Improperly adjusted equipment can cause excessive fiber loss or damage.
source : cottonfarming
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