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Industrial machinery must be effective and efficient. The consequences of either not being optimised all result in losses – losses of time, money and production output. Furthermore, less efficient machines are worse for the environment, increasing the energy needed to operate and possibly resulting in more by products such as pollution and waste.
Working at full capacity as much as possible is vital for industrial machinery to increase returns on investment, but it’s easier said than done. Breakdowns, malfunctions and errors can all have a significant impact.
With this in mind, how can businesses optimise the efficiency of their industrial machinery to ensure that the quality and rate of production remain high?
Regular inspections and maintenance
In order to keep your machinery running as effectively and efficiently as possible, you must be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to upkeep. Regular inspections and scheduled maintenance can contribute significantly to the longevity and efficiency of machinery.
Failing to do these two things could increase the chances of more serious issues and damage down the line which will surely cost more time and money than consistent inspections and minor repairs.
Maintenance tasks can range from basic cleaning of machinery to applying lubricants to moving components to reduce wear and damage over time. Each specific type of machinery will require its own dedicated upkeep as should be instructed by the manufacturer.
Training for machinery operators
A surprising amount of industrial inefficiency can actually stem from the operators using or overseeing the machinery. As such, it’s imperative that operators are provided with the appropriate level of training so they can understand how to optimise their efficiency and the efficiency of the equipment.
This training should include thorough safety training to ensure that time lost is limited due to safety concerns and incidents. Also, operation and inspection training will help to ensure that processes are as effective as possible and that any issues are spotted early, reported and fixed.
System and process design
Optimising the efficiency of industrial machinery shouldn’t just be done on an individual level, but as a collective. System and process design is key to ensuring that production lines and groups of machinery can work effectively together to maximise output.
Harnessing the power of technology and the talent of skilled engineers is often critical here to identify ways to save time, energy and money. Comprehensive data collection from machinery should give you a clear idea of areas in which you can optimise.
