Don’t Wait for It to Break: The Power of Preventive Maintenance

In the industrial manufacturing industry, a machine doesn’t have to explode to cause a catastrophe. Sometimes, all it takes is a worn belt, a clogged filter, or a missed inspection to bring production to a grinding halt. In previous articles, we discussed machine downtime and how it can be detrimental to your business. That’s why preventive maintenance should be essential if you are running an industrial operation. It is essential for companies to prioritize shifting from a reactive mindset to a proactive one, ensuring their equipment and operations are long-lasting with minimal downtime.

But what is preventive maintenance? Preventive maintenance is the scheduled inspection, servicing, and upkeep of machinery and equipment to prevent breakdowns before they occur. Different ways to increase preventive maintenance in your operation include:

• Regular inspections and checklists by trained technicians
• Lubrication, cleaning, and minor adjustments as standard practice
• Routine replacement of consumable parts (belts, filters, fluids, etc.)
• Documentation of every service event, including date, technician, and task completed

Preventive maintenance can be reliable, money-saving, and easy to include. It keeps machines running longer, employees safer, and productions moving without interruptions.

Predicting Downtime Before It Happens

When it comes to preventing downtime in your operation, you want to work smarter and not harder. Our CycloSmart® monitoring system provides predictive maintenance for conventional and unconventional gearboxes by notifying you ahead of time before your machine needs attention. Through its unique and simple interface, CycloSmart® offers a departure from typical vibration monitoring equipment.