siliconindia | | October 20218Education8 TIPS FOR MAINTAINING MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENTRegular maintenance is essential in any workplace. They are even more important in the manufacturing industry.It's with regular maintenance that you can keep all manufacturing equipment to be in optimal condition so you can continue to use them daily without needing repairs or replacements. Not to mention that regular maintenance also increases the productivity and efficiency of a manufacturing plant or facility.In this article, we are going to talk about a couple of tips on how to maintain all types of manufacturing equipment.1. Always Read The ManualEquipment manufacturers also provide a manual that's complete with instructions on how to use, maintain, and repair it in case it encounters some problems.Nothing will tell you more about how to properly maintain manufacturing equipment than reading its manual. The manual will instruct you about all the regular maintenance tasks that you need to perform and why they should be done. The manual will also tell you whether you can do the regular maintenance tasks on your own or if it should be done by a trained and experienced professional.2. Keep Them Dry At All TimesWhen it comes to preventative care, it's important that you keep all manufacturing equipment dry at all times. By storing them in a place that's far from elements that can cause rust and other issues, you can keep your manufacturing equipment in better working condition for a longer period of time.3. Ensure Proper LubricationA good lubricant will help reduce friction and heat around the moving parts of manufacturing equipment. If you create a regular lubrication schedule, you can extend the life of your manufacturing equipment.A good lubricant aims to reduce friction and heat especially around the moving parts of manufacturing equipment such as when you're using toggle clamps wherein it can be difficult to calculate applied forces. However, it's important to know that not all manufacturing equipment uses the same type of lubricant.4. Provide Proper Operator TrainingManufacturing equipment is wide and varied and it should only be handled by a trained and experienced operator. Any scheduled maintenance task should include the proper operation of the equipment itself. Manufacturing equipment should be inspected first before it's purchased and operator training should be provided as soon as possible.Operator manuals should be revised and provided to each operator for easy reference. Providing training for operators will help them get familiar with the different kinds of manufacturing equipment to help avoid overuse and misuse which can lead to breakdowns and accidents.IN FOCUSBy si TeamMANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT IS WIDE AND VARIED AND IT SHOULD ONLY BE HANDLED BY A TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED OPERATOR
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