- OBJECTIVE:
To describe a procedure for the preventive maintenance of Capsule Polishing Machine.
- SCOPE:
This SOP is applicable for preventive maintenance of Capsule Polishing Machine
- RESPONSIBILITY:
Assistant Engineer/Above shall be responsible for implementation and compliance of the SOP
- ACCOUNTABILITY:
Manager – Engineering / Manager Production / Head QA shall be accountable for implementation and compliance of the SOP.
- ATTACHMENT:
Preventive maintenance checklist of Capsule Polishing Machine -Attachment-I
- PROCEDURE:
- Preparation of preventive maintenance plan:
- Inform the concern person before starting preventive maintenance.
- Ensure that no activities are carried out in the respective machine.
- Ensure that the respective system electrical supply is switched “OFF”
- Before carrying out the preventive maintenance display status board as “UNDER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE” on the electrical panel and machine.
- FREQUENCY:
- Half Yearly
- CHECKLIST:
- Check all electrical terminals of main supply and machine.
- Check all the electrical components of machine for proper working.
- Check suction pressure of vacuum and tight its hoses.
- Check filter cloth of dust collector for cleaning and for any damage.
- Check polishing cloth and polishing brush for cleaning and any cut or damage.
- Check vibrator for proper working.
- Check and tighten all fasteners.
- Check and lubricate bearings for wear and tear.
- Close all the lids for proper closing.
- Start and run the machine in Auto/Manual mode.
- Check for any abnormal noise in the machine.
- Remove the “UNDER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE” status board from the machine and the respective electrical panel.
- Affix the Preventive Maintenance Status on machine as per Attachment – I of SOP(SOP/EN/003)
- Update the status label of the machine after the completion of preventive maintenance and assembly respectively.
- After performing the preventive maintenance activity of machine, respective area supervisor shall check and note the details on respective Machine Operation & Cleaning Log Book.
- Junior Engineer/ above shall update the activity in respective formats of SOP for Capsule Polishing Machine (SOP/EN/060).
- Preparation of preventive maintenance plan:
7.0 REFERENCES:
In-house
- ABBREVIATIONS:
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
Engg. : Engineering
- DISTRIBUTION LIST:
Quality Assurance
Production
Engineering
10.0 HISTORYOF REVISION:
Version No. | Effective Date | Reason for Revision |
Attachment – I
Preventive Maintenance Checklist of Capsule Polishing Machine
Area:
ID No: Date:
Frequency:
Sr. No. |
Particulars |
Status |
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Check all electrical terminals of main supply and machine. | |
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Check all the electrical components of machine for proper working. | |
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Check suction pressure of vacuum and tight its hoses. | |
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Check filter cloth of dust collector for cleaning and for any damage. | |
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Check polishing cloth and polishing brush for cleaning and any cut or damage. | |
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Check vibrator for proper working. | |
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Check and tighten all fasteners. | |
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Check and lubricate bearings for wear and tear. | |
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Close all the lids for proper closing. | |
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Start and run the machine in Auto/Manual mode. | |
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Check for any abnormal noise in the machine. |