Make the Most of Adhesive Equipment Preventative Maintenance

Astro Packaging makes some of the finest adhesive equipment in the industry. Our high-tech, high-quality products will last you for years. But like all tools, they will start to break down over time from use. However, you can greatly lengthen the lifespan of your equipment and save yourself time and money by performing preventative maintenance.

Benefits of Preventative Maintenance

Preventative maintenance has a lot of potential rewards for just a little bit of effort over the long term. Checking up on your equipment about once a month will ensure you catch any potential issues before they happen. If you notice something needs replacing, you'll have time to order the part and have it ready before it breaks. Waiting until the last minute or when the part breaks could make you completely stop production while you wait for the part to come in or for a technician to fix it. Meanwhile, fixing the problem now will ensure your machinery is running at max capacity, whereas an old part could be slowing you down, even in small increments.

Long-term, preventative maintenance saves you money too. By regularly checking your equipment and knowing what you need ahead of time, you can order replacement parts when they're on sale, instead of overnighting parts and risk paying additional fees when it breaks. If your maintenance checks show that you need any adhesive equipment repair in the future, you can schedule a repair service on your equipment. This will save you time, money, and stress instead of waiting to find a same-day service call when something breaks. Smaller repairs and maintenance visits will cost much less, and now that the problem is solved, you can have peace of mind about your machinery.

How to Perform Preventative Maintenance

Every piece of equipment Astro Packaging manufactures includes a manual with preventative maintenance instructions and a service schedule for filter changes, tank purges and other maintenance items.

For example, Astro's AP50 Manual adhesive equipment repair guide gives a reader a thorough look at what needs regular maintenance checks. While it doesn't need much maintenance, it should have regular cleaning with an industrial cleaner. It has a pump filter that should be replaced every 3-6 months depending on usage, especially during the first few months. Doing so will prevent char buildup and flow blockages. Every three months, you should check the tank screen and the hose fitting and fasteners for tightness.

Astro's QX20 has a different guide for preventative maintenance. The hot melt machine should always be checked for leaks or foreign debris in the tank and happen every month.

Perform Preventative Maintenance with Astro Packaging 

Every machine is a bit different, but taking care of them is easy. Astro Packaging's machinery is user-friendly and simple to maintain, cutting your workload down immensely. By spending a little time now on preventative maintenance, your business will be in the best shape possible and avoid costly down time and loss of production. Get in touch with us today to learn more about how to best take care of your equipment or how to add one of our products to your system.