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Equipment can be the most capital-intensive expense for any number of industries. Whether equipment is rented, leased or owned, preserving the lifespan of equipment is essential to your bottom line.<\/p>\n
When it comes to equipment preventive maintenance, having an organized plan and enforcing it will lead to less time spent on inspections, reducing potential downtime.<\/p>\n
Ben Franklin once said, \u201cby failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.\u201d While we\u2019re not here for a history lesson, his advice is a perfect fit for preventive maintenance. It\u2019s imperative that you not only create a maintenance schedule but also develop and enforce routine equipment inspections.<\/a><\/p>\n Sticking to a routine prevents the element of surprise and keeps you in the know on your equipment\u2019s health. Then you\u2019ll be able to test and monitor the results, draw conclusions from your data and optimize for maximum efficiency.<\/p>\n Since there are countless parts that make up your equipment, you need to prioritize where you should focus your inspections. Elements such as the engine, cooling system, electrical components and tires are just a few of the areas to conduct thorough inspections.<\/p>\n However, this isn\u2019t to say you should neglect other components or skim past other areas that could be affected. You should also track which parts need repeat repairs and which are the most costly. This insight could help you determine if you need to consider other options or choose a different piece of equipment.<\/p>\n It\u2019s Friday morning and your team starts to trickle in for its shift. You are up against a deadline to finish a project and the pace of work has dramatically picked up.<\/p>\n Regardless of the circumstances, don\u2019t compromise your equipment preventive maintenance plan by allowing technicians or operators to skip or conduct incomplete inspections.<\/p>\n Instead, track and monitor your equipment inspections regularly to verify there are no discrepancies. If you\u2019re worried that inspections might take too long and cut into productivity, consider using electronic inspections<\/a> which can take 56 percent less time than paper logs.<\/p>\n It\u2019s practically impossible to remember when the last time your equipment was serviced without somehow recording it. However, not all recording methods are created equal. It\u2019s one thing to have a service log, but it\u2019s especially advantageous if you\u2019re able to receive reminders when maintenance is needed.<\/p>\n Using preventive maintenance software<\/a> like Fleetio, you can set parameters for maintenance intervals and even customize alerts to warn you when serving is overdue. This way you can focus on other priorities instead of worrying and wasting time checking to see if your equipment is in need of maintenance.<\/p>\n It should go without saying but taking care of your equipment will increase its longevity. Especially if you are using equipment for construction and leaving assets outside for weeks or months at a time. Let\u2019s face it, mother nature is unpredictable and doesn\u2019t have any remorse for the troubles she may cause.<\/p>\n Routine equipment inspections<\/a> can flag issues caused by inclement weather. If you have dozers or other smaller equipment, consider tarping them after each use. Equipment tarps are rather sturdy and inexpensive, especially in comparison to major maintenance costs.<\/p>\n Matt is the Content Marketing Manager at Fleetio. If he’s not developing strategies for new, engaging content, you can find him trying to develop his golf game.<\/p>\n Source: Fletio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFocus on what matters most<\/h4>\n
Monitor equipment inspections for thoroughness<\/h4>\n
Set custom reminders for maintenance scheduling<\/h4>\n
Don\u2019t forget to take care of your equipment<\/h4>\n
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