7 Key Elements for Proactive Equipment Management
An effective maintenance program lengthens machine life, keeps your equipment productive, increases resale value and reduces unscheduled downtime.
WHAT SHOULD YOU INCLUDE IN YOUR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM? |
1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCEComplete maintenance and service recommended in your Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM). |
2. SOS FLUID AnalysisAnalyze oil, coolant and hydraulic fluids for wear indicators. Talk to your Cat® dealer about your results. |
3. INSPECTIONSRegularly look for signs—smoke, leaks, lagging performance. Identify causes and service or repair |
4. REPAIR MANAGEMENTPlan and select repair options, schedule major repairs and control costs. |
5. OPERATOR TRAININGTrain your operators. Operating practices dramatically impact performance and component wear. Teach your operators to help reduce operating costs. |
6. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCEGood scheduling helps you make sure critical maintenance gets done and keeps your operation as productive as possible. |
7. RECORD KEEPINGRecord keeping consists of full documentation on machine history, component life and cost information. It helps you identify high-cost or problem areas, track work flow, control costs and increase machine resale value. |
Take note of who is working, when they are working and who is available to work if someone doesn’t show up for his or her shift. Effective managers post schedules well enough in advance for employees to receive notice, which enables them to be prepared for the week.