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Machine preventive maintenance checklist

Machine preventive maintenance checklist

Maintain the efficiency and reliability of your machines with our preventive maintenance checklist. It helps you identify potential issues and perform necessary upkeep.

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Machine preventive maintenance checklist

Maintain the efficiency and reliability of your machines with our preventive maintenance checklist. It helps you identify potential issues and perform necessary upkeep.

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This machine preventive maintenance checklist offers an efficient way to maintain essential equipment functions through systematic lubrication checks, alignment verification, and wear inspection. Industrial manufacturers face up to $50 billion in annual costs due to unplanned downtime, as highlighted by Forbes.

You can implement this template during your regular maintenance rounds to ensure consistent equipment performance and reduce failure risks. When your maintenance technicians detect unusual vibrations in a critical machine, for instance, this checklist helps them methodically assess potential causes and document findings, creating accountability and tracking improvement opportunities.

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Lubrication
Check oil/grease level
Apply lubrication as needed
Alignment
Inspect shaft alignment
Adjust alignment if necessary
Wear Inspection
Check for signs of wear on moving parts
Replace worn components

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What are the most important parts of the machine preventive maintenance checklist to focus on?

While all sections are important, pay special attention to lubrication checks, as insufficient lubrication causes a significant number of mechanical failures. Alignment issues can create cascading problems, so prioritize those inspections as well. For older equipment, the wear inspection section becomes increasingly critical. Customize priority areas based on your specific machinery’s known vulnerabilities.

How does this machine preventive maintenance checklist complement other maintenance strategies?

This checklist works well within broader maintenance approaches like Total Productive Maintenance or Reliability-Centered Maintenance. Use it alongside condition monitoring for comprehensive coverage—the checklist catches visual issues while sensors monitor parameters like temperature or vibration. The documentation from completed checklists provides valuable historical data for predictive maintenance programs and helps justify equipment upgrade decisions.

How can I personalize this machine preventive maintenance checklist for my equipment?

Review your equipment manuals for manufacturer-recommended maintenance points and add them to the appropriate sections. Include equipment-specific parameters like acceptable temperature ranges or vibration levels. Consider your operating environment’s unique challenges and add relevant inspection points. The checklist’s structure allows easy modification while maintaining the critical focus areas of lubrication, alignment, and wear inspection.

What if the maintenance check shows that my equipment has issues?

Document the specific problem with photos if possible. For minor issues like low lubrication levels, address them immediately during the inspection. For alignment problems or significant wear, schedule necessary repairs and adjust production plans accordingly. Create a follow-up process to verify that identified issues are properly resolved and track recurring problems to identify underlying causes.


This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.
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