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A gripper on the change part set has broken, the machine comes from Italy and half the documentation is in Italian. Here is how to identify spare parts quickly – from the nameplate to the bought-in part.
The nameplate says HP, frame 184T, 460 V and 60 Hz – and the electrician wants to fit a standard 4 kW motor. Here is how to tell what really matches between NEMA and IEC.
The “Maintenance plan” binder sits in the cupboard while maintenance happens on request. Here is how to create a plan that works in everyday practice in eight steps – with a template in table form.
The auditor holds up the torque wrench: the label has worn off and the calibration certificate is missing. Here is how to organise the calibration of your measuring equipment properly and verifiably.
The mechanical seal fails, water runs into the motor and the plant is down. With an FMEA you would have seen the risk coming. The process, the rating and a practical example.
The line is down “every other day, it feels like” – but is that true? MTBF and MTTR make failures measurable. Formulas, a fictitious worked example and the link to OEE.
Your S7-300 has been running reliably for decades, but now it has been discontinued. We show which modules are affected and how to decide between stocking spare parts and migrating to the S7-1500.
Friday night and the line is down because an inconspicuous interface relay has burnt out and there’s none in stock. Keep these ten control cabinet spare parts on hand – with the data you need to choose the right ones.
The geared motor on the roller conveyor has failed, and a planetary gearbox is available instead of the old helical gearbox. Read how the two designs differ and when a swap works.
