Preventative Maintenance
Capital equipment requires significant investment
and we can help you maximize your property through a Preventative
Maintenance program. Preventative Maintenance anticipates wear
and tear on equipment and takes corrective actions to ensure
peak efficiency and minimize deterioration. It relies upon a
planned and controlled program of systematic inspection, adjustment,
lubrication, and replacement of components, as well as performance
testing and analysis.
The result of a successful PM program extends
the life of the facilities and equipment, and minimizes unscheduled
downtime that causes major problems.
At Automatic Feed, we provide the following
services as part of our Preventative Maintenance programs:
Mechanical
- Inspect couplings, sprockets, gears, etc. (requires removal
of guards)
- Check roll condition
- Check oil levels in gear boxes
- Check for any oil or air leaks
- Check lube system for leaks or damaged lines
- Check gibs for proper lubrication
- Check anchor bolts
- Check hoses for potential wear
- Ensure all guards and covers are properly positioned
- Check roll wipers
Electrical
- Check motor brushes
- Check motor filters
- Check proximity and limit switches
- Check seal-tite and power cables
- Check electrical boxes for loose wires
