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Preventative maintenance
All machinery, including crimp applicators, should
have a detailed preventive maintenance plan
outlining service intervals and required steps. The
plan should be well documented and key personnel
should be thoroughly trained to ensure it is properly
carried out. Sometimes applicators must be taken
out of use and stored for a long time. Prior to long
term storage, make sure the applicator is well cleaned,
lubricated and wrapped in plastic to prevent rust.
This will ensure that it will be in good condition if it
is needed again in the future.
Training
A thorough training program can save costs and
increase efficiency. Operators and technicians
should be trained on crimp quality indicators
and other indicators surrounding basic applicator
operation such as setup and handling. They should
also be trained on cleaning and the preventative
maintenance procedure. Catching defects or seeing
To prevent premature wear, take extra precaution by
inspecting and properly installing the tooling when
necessary
indicators early will minimize scrap and perhaps
tooling damage and thereby minimize tooling costs.
Properly maintained applicators will not only save
unwanted downtime and headaches, but they will
also ensure better crimp quality. Hopefully these
recommendations will help keep your applicators
functioning at peak performance for years to come.
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By: Rob Boyd, Sr. Product Manager, Schleuniger Inc.
Metalube Appoint Senior Development Chemist
World leading lubricant manufacturer, Metalube Ltd has appointed John Mainwaring
as a Senior Development Chemist. He will join the laboratory team at the company’s
headquarters in Irlam, Manchester UK.
John has a degree in Chemical Science from
Manchester Metropolitan University and as
part of his new role will be responsible for the
management and development of Metalube’s
chain oils and greases. He joins the company
from Millers Oils in Huddersfield where his
expertise included automotive engine and
transmission oils as well as industrial products
such as MWF, rust preventatives, gear oils, chain
oils and hydraulic oils. Prior to Millers, John
Isabel and is a keen supporter of Manchester City.
worked for nine years at Ironsides Lubricants in He also enjoys DIY and travel.
Stockport.
Headquartered in Manchester, UK, METALUBE
Chris Nettleship. Technical Director says: “We are
manufactures a range of non-ferrous drawing oils,
delighted to welcome John to our team of chemists at maintenance lubricants, greases and chain oils as
Metalube. His wealth of experience allows him to hit well as a variety of corrosion protection and forming
the ground running and he will be tremendous asset
oils. This experienced exporter has offices in Brazil,
to the Lab.” John is married with a 3 year old daughter China, India, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.
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6 WIRE NEWS January 2018