• OBJECTIVE:

To describe a procedure for the preventive maintenance of Mono block Liquid Filling and Sealing Machine.

• SCOPE:

This SOP is applicable for preventive maintenance of Mono Block Liquid filling and Sealing 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 the procedure mentioned in this SOP.

• ATTACHMENT:

Preventive Maintenance Checklist of Mono Block Liquid Filling & Sealing 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 main panel for any loose wires.
  • Check main gear box assembly for proper working. Top –up gear oil, if required. Check other power transmitting gears for proper working.
  • Check v-belts for any cut or damage, change if required.
  • Check pistons assembly for proper working. Check cams for lowering and lifting of piston blocks.
  • Check pneumatic air supply, solenoid valves, and pneumatic connectors for proper working.
  • Check sealers for proper sealing of bottle caps.
  • Check hopper and its feeding channel for smooth dropping of bottle caps
  • Check worm and its gear box assembly for proper working and star wheel alignment for proper holding of bottles.
  • Check chain conveyor rollers and sprockets for smooth running.
  • Check air and water connection for any leakages.
  • Check and lubricate bearings and nut bolts for wear and tear where applicable.
  • Close all the lids for proper closing.
  • 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/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

            Monoblock Liquid & Sealing Machine (SOP/EN/072).

 

• 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

 

                                                            Attachment-I

Preventive Maintenance Checklist of Mono block Liquid Filling and Sealing Machine

Area:

ID No:                                                                                                                                            Date:

Frequency:

Sr. No.	Particulars	Status
	Check all electrical terminals of main supply and main panel for any loose wires.
	Check main gear box assembly for proper working. Top –up gear oil, if required. Check other power transmitting gears for proper working.
	Check v-belts for any cut or damage, change if required.
	Check pistons assembly for proper working. Check cams for lowering and lifting of piston blocks.
	Check pneumatic air supply, solenoid valves, and pneumatic connectors for proper working.
	Check sealers for proper sealing of bottle caps.
	Check hopper and its feeding channel for smooth dropping of bottle caps
	Check worm and its gear box assembly for proper working and star wheel alignment for proper holding of bottles.
	Check chain conveyor rollers and sprockets for smooth running.
	Check air and water connection for any leakages.
	Check and lubricate bearings and nut bolts for wear and tear where applicable.
	Close all the lids for proper closing.
	Start and run the machine in Auto/Manual mode.
	Check and observe the machine for its normal working.