A machine which is maintained well serves us better and sustains for a very long time. For getting started on the path of maximum throughput.
Here, Vendaxo presents some important tips to maintain a packaging machine.
Adhering to the schedule of preventive maintenance
There are certain preventive maintenance tips which help in extending the lifespan of a machine. Any packing machine just like any other machinery like an automobile has to be regularly and periodically maintained for ensuring optimum production as well as peak overall effectiveness of the equipment. Formulating and specifically adhering to the schedule of preventive maintenance is very important post the process of installation of the packing machinery.
Combining with the autonomous maintenance job
The experts also recommend pairing in depth tasks related to packing machinery maintenance with easy, task based jobs which are conducted at a regular interval by operators who are well trained.
Operating from the checklist of the packaging machinery, the operators are given the task which they perform daily, weekly, on a monthly basis or quarterly basis, etc. These tasks comprise of basic visual cues and since the operators get accustomed with the machinery as they perform the tasks of maintenance on a regular basis, they are able to easily detect if anything is switched off before the scheduled technician would visit.
Partnering with the responsive packing OEMs
When the packing machine is not running, every second is crucial. Ideally, before buying any machinery, you have thoroughly vetted OEM for learning about the details of the availability of technical service, the different methods of contacting as well as the related costs.
You may partner with the manufacturer of the packing machine where the actual person would answer to all your queries and one which has the remote capabilities for accessing and troubleshooting most of the routine issues without any expensive and unrequired on the site visits.
Understanding the list of spare parts
After buying a packing machine, the OEM would provide you a recommended list of spare parts. The list needs to be broken down into different parts class so that you may plan the inventory of parts strategically.
It is suggested to keep the high wear and tear parts always in stock. You would definitely not want your machine to go down unexpectedly.
Planning for obsolete machinery and upgrades
Inevitably, the packing machinery and the software requires some upgrades and sometimes even some replacement when the particular component or the machinery becomes obsolete and does not support anymore.
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