Industrial and Building Maintenance
Part of MGSP Group Pty Ltd
In assessing your current manufacturing capabilities, we will:
• Make our assessment based on his vast industry experience and knowledge
• Evaluate problems and provide a range of viable remedial options
• Provide practical solutions with cost-benefit analysis
As your consultant for Mechanical Repairs, we will provide solutions dealing with design improvements of your current manufacturing and related machinery such as:
• Processing equipment e.g. extruders, moulders, packaging machines, etc.
• Ancillary equipment e.g. pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, air conditioners, etc.
However, no man made system is perfect and there will be breakdowns. It is impossible to predict an unexpected breakdown since even perfectly maintained equipment can be vulnerable to external causes such as power surges, sabotage or operator error.
It is therefore essential for all manufacturers or operators of any mechanical systems to have access to an experienced Mechanical Engineering Consultant.
When confronted with a breakdown caused by mechanical failure, we will after assessment advise you on the preferred method of repair. Typically three options will present themselves:
• Replace the broken part with an original replacement. This is the preferred option since it results in the lowest cost and quickest repair.
• Replace the broken part with a generic or alternative manufacturer’s part. This is not as quick or cost effective since invariably some modifications or machinery adjustments will be necessary to achieve the “same as original” result.
• Reverse engineer a replacement part. This is not as simple as copying the broken part since it is probably already worn. A complete examination of the whole system is required to determine the dimensions needed to operate efficiently. Only a consultant experienced in mechanical repairs with a knowledge of design engineering best practices should be considered for this task.
When it comes to discussing system maintenance with your Mechanical Engineering Consultant, two options immediately come to mind, corrective maintenance and preventative maintenance. Our team of experts are very experienced in advising you concerning the benefits and applications of each.
The key features of Corrective Maintenance are:
• It corrects a problem or fault once detected, restoring the machine to normal operation.
• It often requires extensive diagnosis before a repair can be made or a part replaced.
• The parts and time required for the repair are unknown variables
To minimize the costs and effects of Mechanical Repairs in Melbourne, we will often propose and implement Preventative Maintenance Systems which:
Aim to prevent a breakdown from occurring
• Are planned in advance, are well organised, are time and cost effective
• Increase productivity by avoiding lengthy downtime and costly repairs
• Extend the lifetime of the capital investment, thus improving ROI
• Increase profits by maintaining production efficiencies
• Improve safety by reducing breakdown or malfunctioning equipment related injuries
When deciding on which type of maintenance is right for you, we will help you evaluate your maintenance records over time and reliability over time. Our team is well experienced in comparing your performance to both manufacturers’ and industry standards.
From there you will be well positioned to compare the cost of likely corrective repairs and the cost of implementing preventative maintenance. You can now make the correct choice.