MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR CONVEYORS AND CHIP PROCESSING SYSTEMS

The Managed Maintenance Program (MMP) uses customer service field technicians to ensure conveyors and chip processing systems are working properly and at peak efficiency by identifying potential wear parts or components before they become an issue.

To proactively prevent component failures, major repairs and unplanned downtime, initial inspection puts a shop back on track. Its equipment from PRAB, Inc. (Kalamazoo, MI) was robustly engineered to run trouble-free for years. But the shop must properly maintain it to reap the savings – and it’s too easy to fall behind. To keep maintenance on track, start with a top-to-bottom inspection of the onsite equipment.

The Managed Maintenance Program (MMP) is designed to keep customers operating smoothly for years to come. The regularly scheduled equipment inspections can identify potential wear parts or components before they become an issue. The evaluation includes a consultation to include ways on proactively preventing major repairs as well as ways to make cost-saving improvements. The MMP offers customized programs to include training the maintenance staff during routine schedules to improve machine uptime, performance and longevity.

“We understand the importance of keeping the lights on in today’s marketplace,” said Tom Goudzwaard, the customer service manager for PRAB. “In order for an application to run efficiently and meet the demands of the market, it requires maintenance to prevent unplanned obstacles that can cause production downtime. We’re actively taking steps to extend our customer service to ensure our customers’ operations run smoothly and profitably,” added Goudzwaard.

A skilled PRAB technician will conduct the 4-8 hour inspection. The shop gets a detailed report with early warnings of part wear and/or impending component failures. The tech will also evaluate the existing maintenance program and provide a 30-minute consultation so the shop can learn how to make cost saving improvements. The fee is only $600 plus expenses.

The customized Managed Maintenance Program (MMP) minimizes “surprise” expenses. Included in your initial inspection will be a no-obligation MMP based on the level of maintenance assistance you want:

• Regularly scheduled equipment inspections by an onsite technician
• Shared maintenance responsibilities between PRAB and your staff
• Full maintenance performed by PRAB

All three levels will improve a shop’s machine uptime, reliability, performance and longevity. And that’s how the company keeps saving year after year. The initial inspection includes:

• Maintenance baseline for any PRAB equipment.
• Detailed inspection report pinpointing maintenance/repair needs.
• One-on-one consultation on how to maximize equipment longevity.
• No-obligation MMP to safeguard your equipment investment.

When you sign on for the MMP, save 10 percent on PRAB service call rates and save 10 percent on the list price of all MMP-covered parts purchases.

PRAB is a leading engineer and manufacturer of conveyors and chip and fluid management systems. Its customized solutions automate metal handling, reduce labor costs, reclaim and recycle expensive cutting fluids/coolants and maximize return on recycling metals. They also continuously improve material handling, housekeeping and compliance to environmental rules and regulations within the automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, defense, off road and energy markets. www.prab.com