Article3 min read Mar 16, 2023Equipment Doesn't Break Down, Components Do!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.
Article3 min read Feb 23, 2023How to Document Cost-Effective Maintenance Tasks Part 3: Process for Documenting Preventive Maintenance TasksPart 3 in this series focuses on Preventive Maintenance documentation processes. In order to document a cost-effective preventive maintenance system, there must be a clear and established process in place for how to document PMs. It is not enough to rely on vendor information and personal experience alone.
