Planned Maintenance
Working on or near live electrical equipment parts
This Guidance Document describes rules and procedures for safe working with high voltage electrical equipment. It details operating procedures, Permit to Work and other safety documents, provisions for entry into High Voltage enclosures, safety precautions prior to working on conductors and tests required on equipment. SCOPE It is recommended that…
Read More »Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 Case Study
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Implementation Team Values: IntegrityDemand diversity of thought!Responsibility and accountabilityDefine & communicate roles, responsibilities, and actions plans for teams and individuals! 5W & 1H WHAT: Major Stoppages/BreakdownsWHEN: DailyWHERE: Packaging LinesWHO: MechanicWHICH: N/AHOW: Not Enough time to Eliminate SUMMARY OF PROBLEM:Mechanics do not have enough time to Eliminate Major Stoppages/Breakdowns that occur…
Read More »Troubleshooting packaging and processing equipment
One of the important tasks of Maintenance crew is quickly return equipment back to production after breakdown happens, so minor won’t become major one. Although analyzing breakdown and implementing countermeasures are necessary steps to improve OEE but also to have the best skill set to troubleshoot and repair is essential to…
Read More »Five Causes of Equipment Breakdowns
When equipment breaks down it is necessary to find root cause of the problem. Let’s review five main causes. Forced Deterioration These breakdowns are caused by: Lack of Cleaning (accumulation of Dirt and Dust);Lack of Inspection (e.g. loose nuts, bolts, etc);Lack of Lubrication. Lack of Basic Conditions (CIL) ! What…
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