Lubrication is generally a core concern of industrial maintenance techs, but just as critical can be degreasing. Oils and lubricants outside of a closed or controlled environment have the potential to do more harm than good. Degreasing machinery and removing buildups and residues bodes well for the function, integrity, and longevity of the equipment. What…
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Though often two distinct campaigns, lean manufacturing and eco-friendly (green) manufacturing share overlapping principles. In pursuit of one, managers often find they’re trending into the traits of the other. It’s an opportunity to address two key ideologies with one comprehensive approach, and the best place to start is through a focus on maintenance. Factories can…
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Some of the most exciting developments in modern technology are being explored in the field of nanotechnology. Future nanotechnology inventions could revolutionize the world as we know it in countless ways, including how we approach manufacturing. How will nanotechnology change the future? First, it may help to understand a little more about what nanotechnology is….
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No matter how large your business or factory might be, productivity is the most important element to maximizing profits. However, maintaining high productivity on the factory floor depends on numerous factors, from your employees to your processes. So — what can your business do to improve your on-floor team? Set Your Baseline: Before trying to…
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FANUC, a supplier of robotics and IoT solutions that we regularly service here at GES, recently broke ground on a new $51M expansion in Auburn Hills, Michigan with intentions of expanding their business in aerospace and logistics. The planned expansion gives the company a statewide footprint of more than 1.15M square feet. FANUC has…
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Lubricated machines are subject to contamination from a variety of different pollutants. Because lubricants are specially formulated, they maintain a delicate balance and constitution. When introduced, contaminants disrupt this balance with negative effects on machine operation. Ultimately, this leads to increased maintenance and repairs, in addition to higher ownership cost for manufacturers. Contamination control improves…
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Whether you are in the food, chemical, medical or any other industry that requires the facility to maintain a high degree of sanitation, wash-down is a necessary part of daily operation. Unfortunately facility’s that do have to conform to this standard tend to suffer many water related electrical failures and are constantly having to repair…
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Shutdown maintenance is no small endeavor. Any time production lines screech to a halt, workers leave their posts, and the hum of a factory goes quiet, it can only mean something big is happening. But a shutdown isn’t inherently a bad thing. It’s a crucial time to do good in your factory by delivering essential…
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Spare parts are a cornerstone of machine maintenance. Every manufacturer has at least some stock of parts on hand, ensuring that they’re able to provide repairs or maintenance to critical machinery as needed. But there’s much more to spare parts management than simply having a gamut of parts available. Managing spare part inventories is actually…
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If you use brushless motors in your industry, you want to make sure they are in perfect working order at all times. Although it’s a good idea to schedule regular maintenance for all of your electronics, if you can test your brushless motors yourself, you may be able to save your business some service costs….
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