Whichever industry you are in, manufacturing poses potential hazards to both people and the quality of the goods you may be producing. Ensuring a long-lasting lifespan for this equipment guarantees a smooth-running operation with minimal error and maximum efficiency. The key to expanding this lifespan is thorough and attentive maintenance.
Rust
Corrosion due to rust is responsible for millions of dollars lost for different companies every year. Iron and steel are some of the most common materials used in industrial machinery, and when the structural integrity of this equipment is compromised by moisture and oxidation, it can drastically hinder its effectiveness.
When metal is exposed to moisture and oxygen, it forms an oxide that, over time, flakes away the surface of the metal. This eventually weakens the structure it’s on and, left untreated, will lead to failure. Aside from moisture, the presence of heat and salt also expedite the corrosion process. To avoid this harmful process, it is critical to keep your machinery as far away as possible from water and moisture to avoid oxidation.
Leaks
At first glance, leaking fluid can be a minor annoyance. Repeated monitoring can be easily dismissed and chalked up to routine wear and tear. However, over time these seemingly habitual maintenance needs can lead to much more significant problems down the road. You’ll first want to not only locate the site of the leak but identify the source. Next, the cause of the leak must be determined and recorded in the appropriate data bases for continued improvement.
It’s imperative that these leaks are completely repaired in a timely manner, to prevent further damage. Products such as O-rings offer easy-to-implement and cheap solutions, offering water-tight seals to leaks in certain machinery.
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