TPM

Achieving Higher Levels of RELIABILITY and MAINTAINABILITY Maintain the restored state of equipment achieved through Steps 0-4 and Document Results of reduction in cleaning time; Further raise the reliability, maintainability, and quality of equipment; Develop and implement “Theory of Operation” manuals for each piece of equipment; Improve the efficiency of…

What is Step 0? Step 0 is the Preparation Phase for AM, specifically with regard to Safety. Safety Comes First! Objectives of Step 0: 1.Ensure safe work practices in AM 2. Get better understanding of equipment 3. Learn TPM tools Ensuring Safe Work Practices Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Identify Sources of…

Any item or system in a plant is usually designed to have a performance capability that is safely above that required to meet the duty demands. Consequently, there is some margin over which the performance can deteriorate before the process duty fails to be completed. The deterioration may be relatively…

AM is a New Way of Thinking & Working Old Approach I operate, You fixI fix, you designI design , you manageI manage, you… New Approach We are all responsible for our equipment Maintenance in TPM – AM Maintenance is not a person or group !Maintenance is the act of…