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August 25, 2019
Root Cause Analysis of complex systems
See also – “Root cause, a discussion” There are six key steps in addressing the root cause of problems 1 – Describe all the symptoms of the problem in detail 2 – Identify
August 1, 2019
PM inspection route tips
A fundamental component of your reliability programme is a well-structured equipment inspection process. If good design standards (such as the use of mesh safety screens for belts and couplings) have been followed during the
March 26, 2019
Always check your work
As a maintenance mechanic it almost goes without saying that an essential step in most detailed work plans is to check your work before you hand the equipment back to the operator. Sometimes that’s
December 4, 2018
Daily scheduling
This article will be easier to follow if you have watched Part 1 and Part 2 of the weekly scheduling videos. Following the guidelines in these videos you will be able to produce and maintain
July 24, 2018
Designing for Reliability
In manufacturing, reliability is the product of Maintenance. But there are many factors that can limit the degree of reliability that Maintenance can deliver. One of the most significant is the inherent ability of
January 14, 2018
Do Shop Repairs and Fabrication Support your Relia…
Related articles: Repairable spares Serialized spares In last month’s articles I suggested that assigning serial numbers to components and tracking them to identify “rogue” parts is not a good way to ensure reliability.
September 19, 2017
The case for Standing Work Orders
Related articles – Why charge to work orders? There are options – Why bother to measure Maintenance costs? – Managing small Maintenance jobs Two kinds of work orders that do not cover a
July 13, 2017
Staying in touch
As a Maintenance Manager its sometimes easy to get caught up in meetings and other time-consuming activities to the point that you forget that the real reason for your existence in the plant is
May 13, 2017