Run Brick Extruder and Pug Mill Pre-Operation Inspection — Free

Inspection Details and Startup Authorization

Inspection date and shift recorded

Inspector name and role recorded

Equipment identification matches the unit to be started critical (required)

Record the machine ID, line number, or asset tag for the extruder/pug mill being inspected.

Lockout-tagout cleared and startup authorized by competent person critical (required)

Confirm the machine is released for startup and no active LOTO devices remain on the equipment.

Yes No N/A

Vacuum System and De-Airing Readiness

Vacuum pump operational and at normal running condition critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Vacuum gauge within the acceptable operating range critical (required)

Enter the observed vacuum reading for the de-airing system.

Vacuum hoses, seals, and connections free of leaks or visible damage critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Vacuum chamber and access points clean and properly closed critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Vacuum relief, alarms, or indicators functioning as expected

Yes No N/A

Auger, Barrel, and Material Feed Condition

Auger condition acceptable with no abnormal wear, cracks, or missing sections critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Barrel, liner, and wear surfaces free of obstruction or buildup critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Feed hopper contains only approved material and is free of foreign objects critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Material feed rate controls and guards in place and functional critical (required)

Yes No N/A

No unusual noise, vibration, or binding observed during jog or pre-start check

Yes No N/A

Water Addition, Mix Consistency, and Die Mounting

Water addition system set to the specified process rate critical (required)

Enter the water addition setting or target percentage used for the batch.

Water lines, valves, and spray points free of leaks and blockage critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Material consistency suitable for extrusion without excessive dryness or slumping critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Die mounted securely, aligned, and free of cracks or damage critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Die face, adapter, and mounting hardware tightened to specification critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Column Formation, Cutting Readiness, and Final Safety Check

Column is forming evenly and ready for cutting critical (required)

Confirm the extruded column is stable, continuous, and suitable for the cutting stage.

Yes No N/A

Cutting area clear, guarded, and free of obstructions critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Guards, emergency stops, and controls accessible and functional critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Housekeeping clear around extruder, pug mill, and cutting station

Yes No N/A

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Run: Brick Extruder and Pug Mill Pre-Operation Inspection

Inspection Details and Startup Authorization

Vacuum System and De-Airing Readiness

Auger, Barrel, and Material Feed Condition

Water Addition, Mix Consistency, and Die Mounting

Column Formation, Cutting Readiness, and Final Safety Check

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