What is Mechanical Maintenance?
Mechanical maintenance refers to a range of tasks that are essential for keeping machinery operating at optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
These tasks range from:
- Performing machine inspections
- Servicing machines before any failure or breakdown occurs
- Repairing machines back to full operation in the event of a breakdown
- Periodically re-lubricating machines
- Applying adhesives and sealants as necessary
- Keeping equipment clean and free of incontaminants
It’s essential that manufacturers invest in mechanical maintenance in order to avoid unexpected downtimes, maintain a smooth and safe flow of operations, keep a high standard of customer satisfaction and improve profitability.
Mechanical Maintenance Applications
Mechanical maintenance applies to a range of machines and components, ranging from:
- Conveyor systems
- Chains
- Bearings
- Gears
- Pumps
- Engines
- Turbines
- Compressors
- Pipes
- Valves
- Motors and sensors
And any other mechanical machine used in an industrial setting.
Mechanical Maintenance Adhesives, Lubricants & Protection
Adhesives, sealants, lubricants and protection solutions play a vital role in effective mechanical maintenance. Through the use of these solutions, manufacturers can ensure:
- Quick repairs
- Reduced frequency of maintenance
- Reduced chances of downtimes
- Increased equipment service life
- Resistance to water, humidity and corrosion
- Resistance to extreme temperatures and pressures
- Reduced friction and wear
- Improved reliability
- Ability to keep incontaminants away from key parts
- Easy and cheap applications
Here we explore our top range of adhesives, lubricants and protection solutions for different mechanical maintenance applications:
Application | Product | Benefits |
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Chains | Molykote CO220 |
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Bearings | Molykote BG-20 |
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Gears | Krytox GB H0 |
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Pumps | Krytox™ VPF 1506 |
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Conveyor Belts and Systems | Krytox™ GPL 227 |
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Conveyor Belts and Systems | Araldite 2018 |
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Turbines | Molykote D-321 R |
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Pipes | Molykote GN Plus |
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Motors and Sensors | Araldite 2014-2 |
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Valves | Krytox™ XHT-BD |
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