Housekeeping is valuable for many reasons.
\n\u2022 It is much easier to repair clean equipment
\n\u2022 A dirty machine has to be cleaned prior to working on it or at least before it is put back together
\n\u2022 You may be able to notice certain problems, like oil leaks, quicker on a clean machine
\n\u2022 A dirty motor runs at a hotter temperature
\n\u2022 Every part retains heat when dirty<\/p>\n
I could go on but the point is all of the reasons listed above cost money. Money that could be saved by keeping the plant clean while it is running. We all get behind or distracted by other responsibilities but the fact of the matter is if you do not clean your equipment, something will break. It will therefore take longer than necessary to repair it due to the fact that the machine will need to be cleaned first.<\/p>\n
The first step in keeping a clean environment, is to have the proper steam exhaust system enigneered in your plants. \u00a0A good vendor can \u00a0help you with this solution. \u00a0At Insta-Pro Intl, the engineering team have various solutions given the size and needs of the customers. \u00a0However, this is not enough. \u00a0A regularly scheduled cleaning program is required.<\/p>\n
Plants that are cleaned daily tend to have a lower overhead and lower capital expenditures. \u00a0For example motors run at a cooler temperature extending motor life and operators can detect oil leaks sooner minimizing equipment failures. \u00a0Extruders produce heat and product builds up inside the barrel. \u00a0This buildup causes the motors to work harder and makes it more difficult to maintain the equipment. \u00a0Clean barrels are easier and quicker to remove than barrels with extreme build up on them. \u00a0If you have to clean a clamp bolt just so the wrench will fit on it, you have a problem. If you get dirty every time you touch any surface in you plant, you have a problem.<\/p>\n