Preventive Maintenance of Gum Labeling Machines

  • OBJECTIVE:

To describe a procedure for the preventive maintenance of Gum  Labeling Machines.

  • SCOPE:

This SOP is applicable for preventive maintenance of Gum Labeling machines

  • 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 the procedure mentioned in this Standard Operating Procedure.

  • ATTACHMENT:

Preventive Maintenance Checklist of Gum Labeling 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:
    • Monthly
  • CHECKLIST:
    • Check all electrical terminals of main supply and main panel components for any defects.
    • Check the machine for proper earthing.
    • Check massage belt and pressing pad for any cut or damage, change if required.
    • Check Vacuum pump for proper suction of labels .Check oil level and top –up if required.
    • Check labelling drum belts for any cut or damage.
    • Check gear box assembly for proper working. Top –up if required. Also check other transmitting gears for proper working.
    • Check and lubricate bearings and nut bolts for wear and tear where applicable.
    • Start and run the machine in Auto/Manual mode.
    • Check and observe the machine for its normal working.
  • After completion of the above procedure 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.
  • After performing the preventive maintenance activity of machine, respective area supervisor shall check and note the details on respective Equipment Sequential Log Book.

6.8       Junior Engineer/ above shall update the activity in respective attachment of SOP for Maintenance of

            Gum  Labeling Machines (SOP/EN/075).

 REFERENCES:

In-house

  • ABBREVIATIONS:

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

Engg.: Engineering

  • DISTRIBUTION LIST:

Engineering

Production

Quality Assurance

 

10.0     HISTORY OF REVISION:

Revision No. Effective Date Reason for Revision

 

 

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