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ABOUT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE (P.M.)
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The old adage says, "If it
ain't broke, don't fix it"
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This is untrue
if the cost of production downtime exceeds the cost of repair. |
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Preventative Maintenance consists of:
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Monitoring the wear and tear occurring to machinery and systems. |
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Lubricating and cleaning machines to mitigate the effects of wear and tear. |
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Replacing protective items such as filters, at a frequency recommended by the
original equipment manufacturer (OEM). |
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A derivative of the PM program will be:
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A plan and schedule for any repairs of a more extensive nature. |
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Forewarning about any systems or processes that are deteriorating. |
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Purchase of appropriate lubricants and replacement parts, so they are on
hand. |
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Manufacturing
Inc.
