Smart factory and predictive Maintenance - Wartungsplaner software is an important support

Automation brings enormous benefits for the efficiency of assembly lines. The networking of machines (machine to machine) should ideally lead to a smart factory that controls itself almost completely.
In this Industry 4.0 environment, maintenance is also playing an increasingly important role. This is because the failure of a machine has an extremely negative impact on the speed of an automated production line.

Modern software tools for inspection deadline management are an important support for predictive maintenance and also guarantee legal certainty.

https://www.Wartungsplaner.de/

Automation systems for sectors such as automotive, metal and plastics processing, pharmaceuticals, medicine and electronics have become even more complex as a result of Industry 4.0. Whereas in the past only individual tasks were automated, such as the packaging of end products or assembly steps, today the aim is to network all machines and systems with the help of technology from mechanical and electrical engineering. This makes production more efficient and transparent. Plant efficiency (OEE), plant availability and process optimization are indicators that are becoming increasingly important for the factory of tomorrow. However, automation also means an increase in the amount of equipment that needs to be maintained, because in addition to the primary production machines with their mechanical systems, there are also sensor, industrial automation and control technology components that need to be checked regularly, especially with regard to functioning electronics. If robots are used, they also need maintenance. Because a failure means an expensive production standstill.

Keeping track of legally prescribed inspection intervals

Maintenance planning and inspection interval management is not only a safety factor for production, but also has a legal background. This is because numerous authorities in Germany monitor occupational health and safety and prescribe fixed inspection intervals for operating equipment. And these are not based on the economic effectiveness of maintenance measures, as is the aim of smart maintenance, but follow legal requirements. The maintenance and servicing strategy today therefore faces the challenge of meeting these two factors. It is essential to ensure that the deadlines set by external bodies such as the trade supervisory office or the occupational health and safety office are adhered to. Failure to do so can result in heavy fines. If, for example, it turns out that an electrical appliance that was not inspected on time caused a fire, the insurance company will not pay for the resulting damage. If employees are even injured, the employers' liability insurance association will refuse to pay.

Store test reports, test results and test logs in one place

However, it is not always easy to keep track of the many different inspection intervals. Self-created Excel spreadsheets can work, but they are not up to date and are also very error-prone. Programs such as the wartungsplaner software from Hoppe Unternehmensberatung are a smart alternative to make work easier for safety engineers. According to DGUV regulation 2, § 5, those responsible are legally obliged to "report regularly on the fulfillment of the tasks assigned". The professional software for inspection deadline management makes this task very easy, as inspection reports, inspection results and inspection logs can be recorded in one place. The first step is to carefully register all equipment requiring monitoring, including machines, systems, electrical appliances, doors, gates, windows and shelving, as well as their inspection intervals. When an inspection is due, the software reminds the safety specialist of the date with an email notification.

Legally compliant documentation for external inspection bodies

In addition to the inspection itself, documentation is an important pillar of inspection deadline management. It has two important tasks. Firstly, the software stores the results of maintenance and servicing in the system. This gives all those responsible access to relevant information and photos. Weak points in processes become visible here and the transparency helps to optimize work processes. Secondly, the software enables legally compliant documentation and therefore legal certainty. During their audits, inspectors want to see meaningful reports that show that inspections have been carried out correctly and within the prescribed time periods and that enough has been done to prevent accidents at work. Sending a PDF file to the inspection authorities is also possible with just one click. The software makes it easy to keep an overview and plan maintenance on an annual basis. The so-called digital inspection logbook contains an overview of all inspections, objectionable points and maintenance measures. If a new item of equipment requiring inspection is added, it can simply be added.

Conclusion

The field of operational maintenance has been undergoing change since Industry 4.0. In addition to conventional activities, further requirements and technical conditions have been added in the course of smart maintenance.

The wartungsplaner software makes an important contribution to a cost-efficient and safe maintenance and servicing strategy here, as it guarantees that inspection intervals are adhered to in accordance with the law, thereby guaranteeing occupational safety.

At https://www.Wartungsplaner.de you will find a wealth of information and useful tips on the subject of maintenance planning and inspection interval management.

Telephone: +49(0)6104 / 65327

Hoppe Unternehmensberatung
Seligenstädter Grund 8
Heusenstam 63150
Germany

https://www.Wartungsplaner.de

Herr Ulrich Hoppe
+49(0)6104/65327

info@Wartungsplaner.de

For decades, Hoppe Unternehmensberatung has been one of the leading providers of maintenance management software that efficiently supports companies in the planning, organization, execution and documentation of maintenance work.
Hoppe Unternehmensberatung is the competent partner for inspection and maintenance planning and combines many years of experience in application-related solutions with competent, individual consulting to optimize business processes and exploit rationalization potential.

The management consultancy in Heusenstamm, Hesse, counts companies, public administrations and organizations of all sizes and from all sectors among its long-standing customers - 50,000 satisfied users now use the maintenance planner.

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