Does preventative maintenance save time and money?
The old saying used to be "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" however the slogan behind the idea of preventative maintenance says "If it's not broke, let's work to keep it that way". The whole idea is that you look after a machine in such a way that you anticipate problems and deal with them before they actually happen, therefore, unplanned breakdowns do not happen, and you extend the life of the machine.
Yet there are those who see it as just another money making tool for the parts companies, costing time, money, and manpower, for not a lot of return. Production has to stop for routine maintenance, just as it would have to stop in the event of the need for repairs. Some would argue that there is not a whole lot of difference in the time lost, and some would argue that there is may even be more time lost in the routine breaks of production.
These are valid concerns. Every machine is different, and some machines thrive on routine check ups, where there may be other machines that would not. It is about knowing and understanding that you are working with. To reduce the risks of preventative maintenance, it is essential that a good team is on board to oversee it. A team who is committed, competent, and affirmed in their work will know how to best organize a system and will most likely utilize preventative maintenance software.
It is not just about replacing parts before they wear out, although that can be part of it. Real preventative maintenance involves cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting a machine so it consistently performs to its greatest potential and parts are protected so they don't need replacement.
When you have a good time that knows what they are doing, who understand the factory, the machines, and all that is involved, they will surely be able to oversee a cost effective, time saving preventative maintenance program that will benefit the production in the long term.
Yet there are those who see it as just another money making tool for the parts companies, costing time, money, and manpower, for not a lot of return. Production has to stop for routine maintenance, just as it would have to stop in the event of the need for repairs. Some would argue that there is not a whole lot of difference in the time lost, and some would argue that there is may even be more time lost in the routine breaks of production.
These are valid concerns. Every machine is different, and some machines thrive on routine check ups, where there may be other machines that would not. It is about knowing and understanding that you are working with. To reduce the risks of preventative maintenance, it is essential that a good team is on board to oversee it. A team who is committed, competent, and affirmed in their work will know how to best organize a system and will most likely utilize preventative maintenance software.
It is not just about replacing parts before they wear out, although that can be part of it. Real preventative maintenance involves cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting a machine so it consistently performs to its greatest potential and parts are protected so they don't need replacement.
When you have a good time that knows what they are doing, who understand the factory, the machines, and all that is involved, they will surely be able to oversee a cost effective, time saving preventative maintenance program that will benefit the production in the long term.
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Aaron Bramall is a widely respected writer who has been writing for 5 over years often writes on POS System and a wide range of other subjects.
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