- 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
- Preparation of preventive maintenance plan:
- 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 |
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Check all electrical terminals of main supply and main panel for any loose wires. | |
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Check main gear box assembly for proper working. Top –up gear oil, if required. Check other power transmitting gears for proper working. | |
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Check v-belts for any cut or damage, change if required. | |
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Check pistons assembly for proper working. Check cams for lowering and lifting of piston blocks. | |
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Check pneumatic air supply, solenoid valves, and pneumatic connectors for proper working. | |
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Check sealers for proper sealing of bottle caps. | |
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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. | |
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Check and observe the machine for its normal working. |