TPM
Spare Parts Administration
PM Element 7. Indicators The Importance of Spare Parts Administration Spare parts administration is crucial for organizations that rely on equipment to operate. If a breakdown or failure occurs, having spare parts on hand can reduce downtime, minimize production losses, and improve customer satisfaction. Additionally, a well-managed spare parts program can…
Read More »Reduce Maintenance Expenses
PM Element 6. Planned Activities The target is not to reduce the number of tradesmen in the factory. The main objective is to change from a reactive approach (firefighters) to a proactive approach (preventing breakdowns). The factory needs to develop a system of planned activities to use the maintenance resources…
Read More »Lubrication
PM Element 5. LUBRICATION PLAN Step 1 Identify the component that needs to be lubricated. Step 2 Determine the right type of lubricant. Step 3 Determine the right method and tools to perform lubrication. Step 4 Determine the right frequency. Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly. Step 5 Identify if downtime is necessary…
Read More »Condition Based Maintenance
PM Element 4. Equipment Maintenance Strategy The same prioritization applied to identify A, B, and C equipment for Time Based Maintenance is applied here to identify the critical equipment. Using CBM for other equipment is also possible based on the factory’s needs. For instance, it is possible to apply Vibration analysis…
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