As I mention before in my previous Total Productive Maintenance article, there are 7 main factors that contribute to machines breakdown. In this article I would like to share how this can be minimized. In Total Productive Maintenance there 5 main agenda or actions that put into focus in order to ensure the machines arerunning as required. The [...]
Several software companies design programs for preventive maintenance. Most of the preventive maintenance software companies produce programs for facilities and businesses. Because many programs are adaptable, they can be used for different types of facilities. Some of the best know preventive maintenance software companies are SMGlobal, Inc., Sigma Data Systems, Inc., and Smartware Group. SMGlobal, [...]
In a plant we will found important information that normally we calling their wining. Listening to our people from down below is very important in Total Productive Maintenance to help it run effectively. Below are the list of that normally we heard from operator when they cannot achieved targeted volume and good quality product. [...]
Facilities directors are a busy lot. Emergencies seem to arise from nowhere, and coordinating a response takes quick thinking and good leadership skills. It is little wonder, then, that day-to-day maintenance is often put on a backburner. Sadly, the more frequently time and resources are diverted from maintenance to handle emergencies, the more emergencies you [...]
Author: Drew D. Troyer, Cre, Cmrp In the July/August 2006 issue of Reliable Plant magazine, I wrote an editorial entitled “Zen and the Art of Operator Maintenance.” In this article, I offered my views on involving operators in the plant reliability management equation. I suggested that the best place to start is to get [...]
All task and activities that we want to do must have a reason and purpose. This shall include total productive maintenance activity. But before we answer why do we need total productive maintenance or so caled TPM let us ask 1 question. Are machines design to breakdown? Of course not. If not nobody or factory [...]
