We all know there are few things more unbearable for both humans and rotating equipment than a Texas summer. Before the triple-digit heat kicks in, take advantage of springtime, the ideal maintenance season, and schedule your preventive maintenance during this milder time of year.
How Summertime Increases the Risk of Mechanical Failure
Whether it’s your car, phone or personal computer, most machines start behaving strangely and experiencing problems once they start to overheat.
Hot weather also puts a strain on your rotating machinery, leading to equipment overheating, warped machine components, and, ultimately, total equipment failure. What causes overheating of mechanical equipment can vary from a lack of proper maintenance or lubrication to your machinery being overworked.
The worst part? Sometimes, the signs leading up to these failures can go completely undetected. You may not always hear that strange humming or grinding sound that warns you of issues until it’s too late and your equipment fails, leading to costly repairs and downtime.
Thankfully, there’s a way to proactively tackle normal wear and tear before it leads to larger issues and keep your machinery running at peak performance year-round: springtime preventive maintenance.
Why Springtime Is The Best Season For Preventive Maintenance
Not only does spring lie between the coldest and hottest parts of the year, but it’s also when your machinery will be under the least amount of stress.
Production typically ramps up towards the end of the year and during the summer, so scheduling preventive maintenance in the spring gives your rotating equipment the care it needs to run smoothly year-round.
How Preventive Maintenance Saves You Money
Scheduling regular preventive maintenance can benefit your operation by:
- Increasing operational efficiency
- Minimizing long-term maintenance and repair costs
- Optimizing production capacity
- Reducing the frequency of equipment failures
- And more
When you partner with Cornerstone Mechanical for preventive maintenance, our reliability technicians investigate your rotating equipment’s grease bearings, replace oil, tighten belts and perform any other tasks to ensure that your machinery is in great working condition and stays that way.
Don’t wait until an emergency arises with your rotating equipment—schedule preventive maintenance for your machinery this spring with Cornerstone Mechanical.