- 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
- Preparation of preventive maintenance plan:
- 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 |
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Check all electrical terminals and wiring for loose connections. | |
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Check the machine for proper earthing tight it, if found loose. | |
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Check encoder mounting and alignment, where applicable. | |
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Check nozzle assembly for proper spray of letters. | |
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Check and clean control panel internal area. | |
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Check printer filters, if required replace with new. | |
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Check all interlocks for Proper working. | |
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Check UPS for proper working and battery back-up of at least five minutes | |
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Start and run the machine in auto mode. | |
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Check and observe the machine for its normal working. |