Easy Preventative Maintenance Tips

When your end of line goes down, often the unplanned downtime can cause a delay in production which leads to lost opportunities.  Fortunately for you, maintaining your equipment does not always require a technician. Inspecting your equipment is like getting regular checkups at the doctor. They keep you healthy and give you (and the experts) a chance to catch anything serious before it becomes a major problem. That can save you thousands for your end of line.

Here are some tasks you can accomplish to make sure your equipment does not fail you.

When the machines are not in use, remove any dust, dirt, or debris that might cause jams and issues in the future.

When the machines are running, listen for any unusual noises. If you hear metal grinding, your bearings could use some lubricating. Be sure to perform this monthly to make operations more efficient and more dependable.

Make sure you are not forcing products into machines and are not packaging products that your equipment cannot handle.  Sometimes Operators do not want to have to purchase a separate machine for larger, heavier loads so they might be pressured to use a machine that does not support those specifications.

Doing so will eventually cost you more.

It is easy to take PM plans for granted- until a problem arises.  Hence, we cannot stress enough the importance of having your machines inspected to keep your line running smoothly.

Should your machines require a professional’s expertise, give us a call at 813 242 6995 or sales@quickpakinc.com 

Either way, delaying preventive maintenance or obvious problems, or sounds will inevitably lead you to more expensive and time-consuming repairs down the road.