QualityGuidances

• OBJECTIVE:

To describe a procedure for the preventive maintenance of Single Head Liquid Sealing Machine.

• SCOPE:

This SOP is applicable for preventive maintenance of Single Head Liquid Sealing machine

• 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 Single Head Liquid 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:
  • Monthly

 

• CHECKLIST:
  • Check all electrical terminals of main supply and main panel for any loose wires. Check electrical components of machine for proper working.
  • Check main gear box assembly for proper working. Top –up gear oil, if required. Check other power transmitting gears, sprockets and chain for proper working.
  • Check v-belts for any cut or damage, change if required.
  • Check lowering and lifting cam of sealing shaft for proper working.
  • Check sealers for proper sealing of bottle caps.
  • Check bottle cap hopper and its feeding channel for smooth dropping of bottle caps
  • Check star wheel alignment with respect to sealing shaft assembly.
  • 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 formats of SOP for Maintenance of

            Single Head Liquid Sealing Machine. (SOP/EN/071).

 

• REFERENCES:

In-house

• ABBREVIATIONS:

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure

Engg.: Engineering

• DISTRIBUTION LIST:

Engineering

Production

Quality Assurance

 

10.0     HISTORY OF REVISION:

 

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