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\u00ab The Importance of Surface Treatment for Equipment Efficiency \u00bb<\/h2>\n

In common terminology, the phrase “maintenance and servicing of machinery and equipment” is frequently used. Strictly speaking, servicing is a broader category that includes maintenance. The latter ensures continuous trouble-free operation. Learn how optimal machine maintenance helps your equipment withstand normal wear and tear over time and keeps disruptions during production to an absolute minimum.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Purpose of Machine Maintenance<\/h2>\n

Machines often operate with tremendous force. In mechanical engineering, these forces purposefully shape materials. In the chemical industry, they sustain processes for material transformation. However, these forces also impact the machinery where value is created. Various adverse environmental factors often accompany these stresses. Without countermeasures, these can eventually lead to disruptions in the production process, which may pose significant economic and safety risks.<\/p>\n

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Machine maintenance aims to minimize these risks, thereby increasing the availability of technology and preventing disturbances. This includes all activities that maintain the functionality and safety of the machinery. On the other hand, repairs restore operational readiness after a malfunction by fixing or replacing damaged components. Along with inspections, which assess the current state of the technology, and improvements that eliminate weaknesses, repairs and maintenance are part of the broader category of equipment maintenance and process control<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Activities in Machine Maintenance<\/h2>\n

The necessary activities for proper machine and equipment maintenance are \u00a0outlined \u00a0in the technical documentation provided by the manufacturers. Manufacturers are obligated to provide operators with comprehensive information on this topic. Additionally, warranty claims can only be enforced if the manufacturers’ guidelines are properly followed. Key maintenance activities typically include:<\/p>\n