Some Necessary Tips to Grain Vacuum Maintenance

Grain management is considered to be one of the most time-consuming and essential parts of the production process in the farming industry. Cutting the time you take to load a grain storage unit or transfer for transportation will increase your efficiency and speed up the process of your daily routine, saving your time, money and effort overall.

To keep your REM GrainVAC equipment in great shape, you should perform the following maintenance on a regular basis:

Regularly Change Blower Oil

REM grain vacuum products require certain types of oil to run efficiently and without issues. You must take care to read the distinct serial number tag which is displayed on the blower which recommends the type of oil you require. You should change the oil every 100 hours of activity.


Check That Blower Isn’t Overheating

It is important to regularly check that the blower is not overheating, by using the blower for the amount of time as recommended in the products usage documentation. You should always let the machine cool down completely if it has overheated, and allow the system to recover.

Taking Care of Safety Screen

The safety screen on your GrainVAC should never be removed while the machine is in operation, but if there is a build-up on the screen to the point where it has become opaque, the machine should be shut down and cleaned when finishing operations. To save you this effort, run the machine at a lower rate to avoid build-up on the screen.

Keeping the Vacuum at Full Power

If you find that your REM GrainVAC VRX is not sucking as it may have once used to, there are regular maintenance checks you can make to ensure it keeps its maximum suction abilities. Quickly check that all gaskets are in good working condition and that all inspection hatches and doors are closed. Check for any air leaks in your piping and also for any obstructions that may be blocking the pipes.

GrainVac Radiator Cleaning Solution

As grain vacuums shift huge capacities of grain every hour, keeping the radiator and air intake fans clean is one of the best ways to improve the overall efficiency of the machine, keeping it in top shape.

Normally, shutting down the machine and performing a take-down is the last solution you need due to extended downtime of the machine, but with a reversible fan such as the CLEANFIX fan, you can simply reverse the suction to blow out all of the debris from the radiator, saving you hours of laborious time.

 
Choosing A Modern GrainVAC System

Many of the older models of grain handling equipment suffered from reliability issues in the past, modern grain vacuum systems such as the REM GrainVAC VRX has been totally redesigned to improve reliability, efficiency, and more capacity when in use. These top of the line machines, such as the REM 3700 Grain Vac provides improved functions for grain handling and in many cases provides a complete replacement of typical grain auger use.

The efficiency of the REM grain vacuum solutions not only apply to the huge capacity in which these machines can move grain, but also these energy savings apply to manpower in the way that cleaning and maintenance are reduced thanks to its reversible CleanFix fan system - as well as the initial investment.


Grain vacuum systems also reduce the time you need to spend inside a grain bin, making them a much safer alternative to both small-scale solutions, as well as the use of grain auger systems and their own issues. Modern grain vacuums such as the REM systems are the preferred choice when it comes to value for money, capacity, and efficiency for the modern farmer. Advantec Australasia is one of the prominent grain handling equipment providers in Victoria, Australia. With our award winning PRBM raised bed management system, we are renowned for providing efficient grain management solution in Australia. Head to our web page to learn about our product and offering.

Grain Handling Equipment That Improves Efficiency and Saves Money

Whilst many farmers would prefer to use methods of grain handling that have been tried and tested for many years, investment in new grain handling equipment can vastly improve productivity and decrease crop loss as you look to the future.

Using older equipment that is bordering on being beyond repair or is simply a hazard to operating may be affecting the overall efficiency of your grain handling, and investing in new machinery can pay dividends for years to come.

If you currently do not have sufficient grain handling equipment to meet your needs, you may want to consider purchasing some of the tops of the line products that have the latest technology under their belt to improve your entire grain and crop harvesting procedure and set you up for years to come.

Get Ready to Upgrade to the Latest Innovations

You’ve come into the market at just the right point to see new developments in grain handling that will help with the day to day tasks required by farmers around the globe.

The advantages of using new equipment are huge, and one of the main reasons why so many farmers upgrade is due to the increased efficiency in how the machinery itself operates.

Mixing, sifting is done much more efficiently by the latest equipment, and processing and packing are done with a mix of manual and automatic procedures to give you the best quality control with less manual labour.

Some of the best grain handling equipment in Australia is currently using specialist treaters that treat seed by means of a gentle drum system instead of a grain auger, which causes less damage during the processing stage.

Minimising Crop Loss and Damage

New separator equipment ensures that the separation process is completed more quickly and accurately during its first processing point; therefore less processing equipment is needed in the long run, saving time, money and plenty of extra unnecessary equipment in the longer term.

When it comes to drying and airing of your grain, there has been a huge leap in the technology behind grain storage and how the grain is treated for fungus, residue and moisture build up. Some of the latest grain storage units contain vertical central columns that are perforated to allow air to be channelled directly to the middle of a grain pile to reduce moisture and crop damage.

Standard grain bin storage hasn’t changed much over the past couple of hundred years, but with new innovations coming onto the market, the loss reduction that the advanced grain storage system allows almost pay for themselves over a few years’ time.

Efficient Grain Augers

Grain augers are one of the necessary tools farmers in the grain industry use to help make the grain storage, movement of grain and transportation preparation easier. Saving countless amounts of time and money in the process, the latest grain augers are available for jobs small and large, and are often scalable in their design in allowing a truly versatile range of uses to suit any size production.

From grain vacuums to entire grain handling systems, the world of grain handling equipment has come a long way when in technology and efficiency. The latest equipment offers farmers the chance to improve their production, from minimising crop damage to increasing crop storage life that will have a drastic impact on many farms and industries nationwide.