IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

The rollformer is a one of the most valuable assets in your facility. When it comes to keeping it running smoothly there are two ways to approach maintenance: reactive and proactive.

Reactive maintenance commonly goes by the motto: “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” This method is common in many industrial and manufacturing facilities. Equipment owners often wait until the equipment breaks down or problems arise to handle repairs.

Proactive maintenance takes a different approach. Preventative maintenance routinely addresses operator concerns and equipment upkeep to prevent major equipment failure. This type of systematic inspection identifies and corrects potential problems before they happen.

A preventative maintenance program includes regularly scheduled tasks such as cleaning, lubrication, oil changes, minor repairs/adjustments, part inspections or even a complete overhaul of the equipment.

So, Why Preventative Maintenance?

REDUCED DOWNTIME

Because you never know when your equipment might fail, reactive maintenance results in unplanned downtime. Unplanned downtime results in idle employees, halts in production and missed customer deadlines. To get business back going unexpected breakdowns will usually require paying technicians overtime or overnighting of parts.

Preventative maintenance keeps the disruption of operations to a minimum. Because maintenance checks are planned, it’s easy for you to schedule them in a way that make the least impact on day-to-day operations. In the end, you will save valuable time and money by taking proper care of your equipment and keep everything running smoothly.

COST SAVINGS

A preventative maintenance plan can save your company money because efforts are focused on preventing equipment failure rather than responding to emergencies and preventive maintenance is usually much less expensive and faster than big repairs.

INCREASED EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE

All equipment breaks down due to normal wear and tear. A preventive maintenance program in your facility will help keep machines in good working condition. Part replacement, fluid and oil changes, and quality inspections make sure everything works as it should. Equipment that is running efficiently uses less energy and resources than neglected machines, which, in turn, lowers your company’s power costs.

This also extends the life span of the equipment and increases the performance at your facility. Machines break down less often, and small part replacements often reduce the need for large-scale equipment overhauls. And because the equipment you use isn’t cheap, taking better care of it lets you get more hours out of each item — leading to increased profit and decreased costs.

SAFER WORKING CONDITIONS

The safety of your employees is a top priority, and regular preventive maintenance can lead to improved safety and quality conditions for everyone. Routine checks uncover any hazards and prevent unsafe working conditions, so you have fewer on-the-job injuries and accidents.

IMPROVED COMPANY REPUTATION

The day-to-day cost incentives of preventive maintenance might be the biggest reason why facility managers adopt these programs, but your company’s reputation will be better off for it, too. Reactive maintenance leads to all the negative side of the things listed above — more downtime, lower equipment efficiency, and unsafe working conditions, among others. And your company’s reputation will suffer if you’re consistently putting production on hold or dealing with accident and injury cases. Routine preventive maintenance is necessary for you to keep your company operating at its best. A reliable company that always meets deadlines and keeps employees safe will keep its customers happy, too. And a good reputation is everything.

IMPLEMENTATION OF A PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

It will take some time and money initially to set up a program like this, but over time your company will see the benefits of regularly scheduled maintenance. If you outsource your facility services to Rollformer Maintenance Services LLC we can implement the program for you. If you’ve previously relied on a reactive maintenance strategy and want a solution that will save you time and money and increase your employees’ safety, a preventive maintenance program is the best approach to take with your facility management.