R&M Solutions’ Unique Maintenance Service
SARAH SHEDDEN, R&M Solutions reports on the value and reliability of the companies’ unique service.
QUITE often if a machine is still working – most individuals would not really think it needs to be fixed. Why fix it now? Just fix it when it breaks down, right? Wrong. Reactive Maintenance is really not maintenance at all is it? It’s simply repairing, and you lose money whilst it is being repaired, so it isn’t really productive at all.
Also it’s likely the repairs cost more than the maintenance would have, as its often quite substantial damage by this stage. So you’re out of pocket for down time, and out of pocket for extensive repairs.
R&M’s proactive approach to maintenance or predictive maintenance is fundamental to the reliable operation of quarry and concrete plants. By assisting in the process of planning, evaluation and monitoring of plant equipment, R&M ensures the productivity and safety of their clients’ needs. This approach helps alleviate unnecessary downtime, and maximise profitability.
Not only does R&M offer a unique seven day a week on and off site service, they offer it with a fully equipped mobile fleet, with specialised safety equipment, on hand JSEA’s and fully qualified OHS&E staff to ensure an efficient, safe working environment. Our diesel mechanics can come to you, and engineers can tailor custom built components, and specialised drafts for all plant needs. A service so thorough and proficient, it’s almost unheard of.
“The guys at R&M Solutions have plenty of experience and that shows. I’m always confident that they will get the job done right” David DeBrincat – Quarry Manager
Dean Leeder, Managing director of R&M Solutions asks “why suffer the unnecessary costs involved when equipment fails, especially when it could have been avoided? The beauty of R&M Solutions’ is their availability and dedication to recognising when maintenance is best served; often whilst the plant is shut down. R&M can work while the plant is closed & everyone else rests. The aim of this service is for clients to maximise profits, and for plants to run without unforseen stress.”
The most common methods of maintenance in quarry and concrete plant assessments are vibration analysis, identifying any misalignments, bearing faults or gearbox faults with mechanical equipment. Over time, data is collected and results reflecting outages or breakdowns are decreasing, with profits rising. The role in repairing most faults before their failure takes place minimises the impact of any unplanned downtime on production and repair costs.
The R&M team is dedicated to furthering individual skills/training as they develop. Recognising weakness’ as well as strengths are essential to our team development. “Our staff continually analyse where improvements can be made, which empowers each individuals performance.”
ADVANTAGES OF USING R&M
Given this outlook, it’s quite evident that maintenance really does result in profitability. Lost production time only leads to loss of money. R&M’s distinctive and comprehensive service is on hand to avoid these issues: “We take a team approach to advising clients on the right maintenance strategies and develop a sound productivity plan.”
It must be said that it’s not only important to maintain each plant for profitability, but let’s not forget another important aspect of maintenance, safety; arguably more important than profitability outcomes. Without a safe environment for staff to come to each day, plants open themselves up to workplace fines and risks of serious injury or even death.
With the new Nationwide OH&S laws introduced in January this year, it’s now even more important to comply. Breaches by organisations under the new OHS system can attract fines of up to $3 million while workers and persons or “officers” can personally face penalties of up to
$600,000 or five years in jail.
If your responsibility involves plant maintenance, you could be held personally responsible for safety concerns at that plant. Hence decisions related to preventive and predictive maintenance along with maintenance labor, employee training, OH&S, and other external support should all be considered as essential investments for not only your staff , but to protect yourself!
Like most other investments, machinery needs to be serviced. If a car is purchased and driven for 10 years without servicing, it’s unlikely it will continue to work well for that long. With regular servicing it’s more likely continue to work for that time and longer. It really is common sense.
The objective of all our maintenance programs is to ensure the reliability and productivity of equipment. “A priority is addressing the needs of individual clients and planning for their secure future”. Effective maintenance is as important to an operation as the original equipment investment. Because, without maintenance eventually there will be no production; and without production there will be no profit.
Insufficient maintenance simply results in decreased production and decreased profits with escalated risks, and increased costs.
For more information contact R&M Solutions Phone: 03 9687 5038 or Email: enquiries@rmsolutions.com.au
60 SECONDS WITH AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER…
What is your name?
Dale Waterson
Who do you work for?
Repair & Maintenance Solutions
How many years have you worked for this business?
3.5 years
How many years have you been involved in the Industry?
5 years
What is your role at the company?
Management of staff on/off site, also specialising in drafting & engineering.
What does your job involve?
Overseeing maintenance staff, a hands on role, plus drafting/design of customised components/custom built components.
What is the best part of your job?
Passing on knowledge with industry professionals, furthering our team and finding solutions to complex problems, which in turn satisfy our customers’ needs.
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