A big part of ensuring a factory runs smoothly is planned maintenance. We have staff solely focussed on planned maintenance to ensure the smooth and long term operation of machinery.

Maintenance: Predictive – Preventative – Corrective

The following techniques are used in our maintenance checks:

• Vibration levels are monitored to predict bearing or gearbox failure.
• Insulation levels and current are monitored to ensure motors are not deteriorating or being overloaded.
• Recording temperature stickers are placed on motors to indicate any overloading since the previous checks.
• Control panels are checked for overheating with a thermal image camera or infrared digital thermometer.
• Control panels and filters are cleaned and motors checked for correct cooling.
• A visual check of the machinery is carried out and repairs made as required. E.g. Broken conduit or loose cable glands repaired before they become a fault.
• DC motor brushes and commutators checked.
• Terminals checked for tightness.
• Parameters and programmes backed up in case of future failure.
• PLC batteries checked and replaced.
• Fault log books put in all machinery to keep track of on going faults and record routine maintenance.

Most machines require 8 hours of electrical maintenance every six months. This can be planned so only one or two machines have maintenance carried out each month.

Please contact us to discuss Machinery Routine Maintenance further: