Tag Archives: reliability and maintenance

IDCON INC Reliability Tip: How to Use Root Cause Problem Elimination (RCPE) during Corrective Maintenance

Imagine you work in a mill as a mechanic and get a work order that states: Replace bearings on a press roll due to high vibration level. You complete the work and the damaged bearings and seals were replaced according to the plan. The machine was started up and is now producing paper again.

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Keeping it Simple – Some Principles of Successful Reliability and Maintenance Management

free reliability and maintenance webinar

On April 20th at 10:30-11:00 AM (EST) in his second webinar in the “Keeping it Simple” series, Reliability and Maintenance Management expert Christer Idhammar gives you a glimpse into why “knowing why” is important in managing maintenance and how knocking bolts became the catalyst behind Christer’s philosophy. You’ll also learn some forgotten truths about managing maintenance processes. Join us through ...

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Selecting the Right Preventive Maintenance Tasks

how to select preventive maintenance tasks

When it comes to existing PMs, the first thought is usually to search in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Of course, this is a valuable resource, but we may be missing other activity happening in departments of the plant, mill, or mine. It is very common that different crafts/departments have set up their own Preventive Maintenance Systems for components and equipment.

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Equipment Doesn’t Break Down, Components Do!

components break down, not equipment

What is a component? IDCON uses the word “component” to describe an item that is highly repetitive for preventive maintenance purposes.  For example, the AC motor on the infeed hydraulic unit is composed of several components or machine elements. The infeed hydraulic unit is a highly repetitive unit often found in paper mills, refineries, mines, etc. AC motors are a component that is reoccurring as well.

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How to Document Cost-Effective Maintenance Tasks Part 5: Equipment List

simple hydraulic unit

So, we have completed our Criticality Analysis. What’s next? In Part 5 of this series, we will cover the importance of using an equipment list while performing Preventive Maintenance, how to use the equipment list most effectively, and provide an example and template of a well-organized equipment list. 

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Safety Orientations Always Come First

Today’s technological advances in electronic record keeping allow safety programs to have instant access to all mill staff and contractors. That’s one less worry for those who have the most important job in the mill: keeping everyone safe!

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