Manufacturing equipment is like any other type of machinery — it has a tendency to wear out over time. Without regular inspections, you may find that your equipment stops working at inopportune times. A lack of maintenance may also result in injury or a catastrophic event such as a fire. If you're wondering how often you should be inspecting it, keep these tips in mind.
Understanding Your Equipment
The amount of time that passes between inspections is dependent on not just the type of manufacturing equipment, but also the way you use it. Environmental factors will play a large role in when and how you perform inspections. For example, if you have a machine that is kept at a specific (safe) temperature all year round in a secured facility, you will not need to inspect it as often as equipment that is used outside under a variety of conditions.
Getting the Hang of It
It's always good to take the manufacturer's advice when it comes to inspections, but you may also want to augment their suggestions by doing your own research. Using your own experience, plus industry advice can give you a customized inspection process. Once you do that, you'll need to keep records of how and what you do during the inspection, as well as any notes about changes that have happened between each one.
There's no doubt that more awareness promotes safety. However, it also has a tendency to save money. By keeping the machine you have longer with the help of better maintenance, you have a chance to support your bottom line with fewer purchases. It also means that employees can work without the fear of injury due to faulty machines and that facilities stay intact without the risk of a potential meltdown.
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