• OBJECTIVE:

To describe a procedure for the preventive maintenance of Label Printing Machines

• SCOPE:

This SOP is applicable for preventive maintenance of Label Printing Machines

• RESPONSIBILITY:

Assistant Engineer/Above shall be responsible for implementation and compliance of this SOP.

• ACCOUNTABILITY:

Manager – Engineering / Manager – Production / Head – QA shall be accountable for implementation and compliance the procedure mentioned in this SOP.

• ATTACHMENT:

Preventive Maintenance Checklist of Label Printing Machines    –                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 and wiring for loose connections.
  • Check the machine for proper earthing tight it, if found loose.
  • Check encoder mounting and alignment, where applicable.
  • Check nozzle assembly for proper spray of letters.
  • Check and clean control panel internal area.
  • Check printer filters, if required replace with new
  • Check all interlocks for Proper working.
  • Check UPS for proper working and battery back-up of atleast five minutes.
  • Check and lubricate bearings and nut for wear and tear where applicable.
  • Start and run the machine in Auto 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 as per Attachment – I
• 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 formats of SOP for Maintenance

Label Printing Machines (SOP/EN/076).

 REFERENCES:

In-house

• ABBREVIATIONS:

SOP : Standard Operating Procedure

Engg.: Engineering

 

• DISTRIBUTION LIST:

Engineering

Production

Quality Assurance

 

10.0     HISTORY OF REVISION:

Version No.	Effective Date	Reason for Revision

 

Attachment-I

Preventive Maintenance Checklist of Label Printing Machines

Area:

ID No:                                                                                                                                            Date:

Frequency:

 

Sr. No.	Particulars	Status
	Check all electrical terminals and wiring for loose connections.
	Check the machine for proper earthing tight it, if found loose.
	Check encoder mounting and alignment, where applicable.
	Check nozzle assembly for proper spray of letters.
	Check and clean control panel internal area.
	Check printer  filters, if required replace with new.
	Check all interlocks for Proper working.
	Check UPS for proper working and battery back-up of at least five minutes
	Start and run the machine in auto mode.
	Check and observe the machine for its normal working.