​Why is preventative maintenance important?

Posted by Mike Cunniungham on Jan 15th 2024

​Why is preventative maintenance important?

It is important because it ensures that equipment operates at its peak efficiency and has a longer lifespan. It minimizes unexpected breakdowns, prevents costly repairs, and ensures consistent throughput. Without regular checks and upkeep, even the most robust machines can experience wear and tear, leading to unscheduled downtimes that can affect overall production. In other words, preventative maintenance is a proactive approach that ensures machinery operates efficiently and ultimately saves money in the long run.

Many businesses often overlook the need for preventative maintenance, thinking their equipment will just keep running smoothly. This oversight can have far-reaching consequences. There is the immediate risk of equipment failure, which can halt production and lead to significant financial losses. Prolonged neglect can also result in irreversible damage, requiring expensive replacements. Moreover, inconsistent machine performance might compromise the quality of your packaging, putting a company’s reputation and customer trust at risk.

Preventative maintenance programs are service agreements with customers that offer various scheduling options, including monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and yearly choices. Through these programs, customers receive regular equipment check-ups, timely replacements, and expert insights into the equipment’s condition. Some of our customers lack in-house maintenance resources. In these cases, our factory-trained technicians effectively become an extension of their team. These customers fully rely on us to perform regular PM services. In other cases, where customers have their own maintenance departments, we work alongside their internal teams to help them enhance their self-sufficiency through PM training and by providing support with on-hand spare parts. Our approach is highly flexible, ensuring each business receives the services it specifically needs.

How does having factory-trained technicians contribute to the effectiveness of a preventative maintenance program?

Our factory-trained technicians are intimately familiar with the packaging machinery we sell. This expertise enables them to concentrate on the critical areas of the equipment that endure the most wear and tear. Regular maintenance of high-use parts extends the equipment’s lifespan and reduces the frequency of expensive repairs, making the preventative maintenance program even more effective.

To learn more about the preventative maintenance programs offered by Quick Pak Inc call us at 813 242 6995 or reach out via email to sales@quickpakinc.com