Enhancing Equipment Reliability

A large tile manufacturing factory experienced frequent machine failures, leading to inconsistent production output, variation in tile quality and high repair expenses totaling about INR 5 lacs annually. To enhance reliability, a project was done to adopt Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) practices. Project integrated predictive maintenance technologies, such as vibration analysis and thermal imaging, and established a routine inspection protocol. These measures identified potential failures before they occurred, reducing unplanned downtime by 40% and lowering repair costs by INR 3 lacs each year. The project also extended the lifespan of critical equipment, resulting in improved reliability.