RCM

Reliability Centered Maintenance

Table of Contents

Introduction3

Discussion3

Crane Reliability Survey3

A Personalized Approach4

Maintenance of Crane Control4

Maintenance of the Cable Management System5

Seriousness of Failure and its Consquences8

Worksheet10

Conclusion11

References12

Reliability Centered Maintenance

Introduction

The RCM or Reliability Centered Maintenance is a methodology for developing a maintenance plan based on failure analysis of the system. Of the three methodologies proposed in this series of articles devoted to the development of plans for maintenance, this maintenance plan based on a comprehensive failure analysis is undoubtedly the best results can therefore be designed to avoid the failures that may have installation. When speaking of RCM or RCM implementation tend to think in a complex methodology, cumbersome and difficult to apply. Nothing is further from the truth: with few resources but with a good knowledge of the facility and some time you can develop this methodology and benefit from their excellent results, sometimes spectacular. In the world of aviation, for example, the maintenance plan is designed using RCM, no one can overlook that for the number of flight hours accumulated by the world aviation very few accidents are reported (Moubray, 1997, p. 75-81). This paper focuses on presenting the implementation plan for reliability centered maintenance.

Discussion

Crane Reliability Survey

Adequate investment in equipment maintenance can help reduce the risk of safety and environmental incidents, downtime, production losses and premature failure of the equipment (Boccard, 2006, p. 127-135). To develop a truly proactive maintenance strategy, companies should conduct a feasibility study of the cranes to have the perspective necessary to develop their action plans. A Reliability Survey would be carried out initially, thorough the overall study of the crane. The Crane Reliability Survey would provide a roadmap to improve the operation and reliability of the equipment (Kalpakjian, Schmid, 2005, p. 22-36).

The Estimated Cost: €800

The Estimated Time: 4 weeks

A Personalized Approach

All equipment and situations are different. Therefore, the CRS is customized to address their problems and their needs. The CRS team studying the documentation, interviewing users and performs a thorough analysis using advanced tools. After the analysis is complete, a comprehensive report on the reliability of the crane would be made. The report will guide on the improvements that need processes and materials handling equipment. The Crane Reliability Survey includes four key modules:

Analysis and inspection.

Structures and working conditions.

Components.

Maintenance (Kalpakjian, Schmid, 2005, p. 22-36).

Knowing in advance what repairs are necessary will allow prioritizing activities and equipment maintenance schedule work to maximize productivity and increase the operating time of the equipment throughout its life. This will not only help in the avoidance of unnecessary downtime, but will save costs, as well (Kalpakjian, Schmid, 2005, p. 22-36).

Maintenance of Crane Control

Efficient use of the crane, as well as its safety is largely dependent on the technical state of control systems. To maintain the system in good condition should be checked periodically control components and assemblies, lubricate them and regulate. Every day before work crane operator determines if the brakes and clutches and the correct operation of safety devices. Control of brakes and clutches shall be adjusted so as to ensure the ...