The Impact of Preventative Maintenance on Costs

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Many in today’s economy are struggling with the up-front costs of preventative maintenance (PM) and asking questions like:

  • Do I really need to fix it now?
  • Can I squeeze it out until next quarter’s budget?
  • Will it last through just one more production run?

Many operations are stuck in the run-to-failure mode—some by choice and some by circumstance. But with today’s fast-paced, budget-conscious production mentality, when equipment does fail, costs can incur substantially and without warning.

Most operations benefit from a preventative maintenance program, which requires a proactive investment to prevent costlier issues caused by worn-out equipment. No two production facilities or operations are the same, so the individual level of preventive maintenance varies. Some operations benefit greatly from a simple visual check performed on a regular basis, while other companies have automated systems that shut down after a certain number of operating hours.

Here are just a few benefits to preventative maintenance:

  • Reduces unplanned production downtime
  • Eliminates loss of product due to equipment failure
  • Allows for planned downtime and maintenance with improved quality and quantity of work
  • Overall longevity of equipment increases

ABOUT CSI

Central States Industrial Equipment (CSI) is a leader in distribution of hygienic pipe, valves, fittings, pumps, heat exchangers, and MRO supplies for hygienic industrial processors, with four distribution facilities across the U.S. CSI also provides detail design and execution for hygienic process systems in the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and personal care industries. Specializing in process piping, system start-ups, and cleaning systems, CSI leverages technology, intellectual property, and industry expertise to deliver solutions to processing problems. More information can be found at www.csidesigns.com.

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