Line Down for Troubleshooting: Three Pairs of Eyes on the Automated Flexible Anode Line

Report Recently, the automated flexible anode production line at Dinoer triggered a tension fluctuation alarm. The on-duty crew responded immediately. Three workers coordinated to inspect the equipment in sections, clearing the fault and restarting the line within half an hour.

That morning, the flexible anode line was running smoothly when the control panel suddenly flashed an alarm — the guide roller group showed abnormal tension fluctuation. "The flexible anode core is extremely thin. The MMO titanium wire over copper core structure can't tolerate the slightest roller hesitation. Uneven tension scratches the coating or breaks the wire," the operator on duty noted.

The crew sprang into action. The operator stayed on the second-level platform, watching the upper guide rollers. A maintenance worker knelt at the base, checking the chain drive and wiring. Another technician inspected the middle roller sensors from the stairs. The three men locked onto the top, middle, and bottom zones of the yellow-and-white vertical machine, troubleshooting section by section.

The yellow "Caution: Mechanical Injury Risk" sign on the equipment stood out. The team followed strict safety procedures: stop, cut power, lock out. They tightened loose bolts, cleared rail dust, lubricated the chain, and re-centered the misaligned roller. No major teardown, just standard items on the daily maintenance checklist.