Heavy machinery are the backbone of many industries, including mining,
agriculture, and construction. These necessary and expensive assets must be
used to their maximum potential to perform such demanding labor. As such, they
must be kept in good working order. Otherwise, costly breakdowns and
compromised safety are the likely results. Here are three top tips for the
maintenance of large machinery in your workplace:
Conduct frequent
inspections
A regular checkup on the overall functionality and condition of your
heavy equipment helps keep the standard performance of your equipment. Know
what needs to be inspected and when.
Add and test
lubricants regularly
Lubricants protect moving parts from friction. A good lubrication
schedule prolongs the life of large machinery and parts. Have your lubricants
checked by experts to indicate which equipment parts are close to breaking
down.
Make sure your
operators are well-trained
Operator training is usually done once large machinery is purchased, but
that doesn’t mean it ends there. Employees can become complacent, skills can
become rusty, and poor operation can lead to problems in production,
efficiency, and safety. That’s why training needs to be kept up. Make sure your
operators undergo training regularly.
Don’t overburden your
machines
Know your equipment’s stated performance and limitation specifications,
and stay within those parameters. Knowing and abiding by the operational limits
is key to optimal performance and yielding the best results for your efforts.
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