Max-Line Connected developed to reduce maintenance costs

Emergence of a Negative Effect on Maintenance Costs

It has become clear to us from the market that making an accurate inventory of all wearable parts in a production line is difficult. It can negatively affect maintenance costs.

Inventory Costs

The stockpile cannot be standardized optimally, so valuable storage and money are lost. We see 10% of stored spare parts go unused in production lines.

Overhaul Costs

There is a long way to go before a spare part is overhauled. Several departments are involved before the right part is replaced.

Purchasing Costs

A good purchasing strategy is based on a clear picture of the buyer. Because the overview of spare parts is unclear, an optimal purchase is impossible. It will lead to higher purchasing prices and an unbalanced annual budget.

Negative domino effect on maintenance costs:

  • High maintenance costs

  • Inadequate findability and traceability of spare parts

  • Non-standardized stocks

  • Higher purchasing prices

  • Unattainable annual budget

  • Unclear maintenance history

  • Suboptimal revision strategy

  • Malfunctions due to worn spare parts

Max-Line Connected

Max-Line Connected is a clear and user-friendly system that has a beneficial effect on maintenance costs. It shortens the procedure of replacing a spare part, thus achieving optimal standardization.

How does it work?

Max-Line Connected

Max-Line connected is the only system on the market that combines all systems. By scanning one QR code attached to the transport conveyor the following data becomes available:

  • Conveyor motor
  • Drive bearing
  • Idler bearing
  • Chain/Belt
  • Drive sprocket
  • Idler sprocket
  • Curve
  • Wearstrip
  • Rollers
  • Roller conveyors
  • Customer code
  • Stock location code
  • Maintenance history
  • Spare parts status
  • Quantity of parts per conveyor
  • Total overview parts
  • SAP migration

Optimal Standardization

The factory clearly sees the number of spare parts per production line. Optimal standardization can be achieved, thus reducing expensive stocks. Standardization clarifies which spare parts we can permanently remove from the stockpile. Inspect-Scan-Purchase-Replace.

Inspect-Scan-Purchase-Replace.

After scanning the QR code, an internal technician immediately has access to the stock and SAP customer codes. It allows them to order the spare parts directly or to locate them in the stockpile. We call this ISPR. The most efficient way from inspection to overhaul.

 

Max-Line Connected Offers a Unique Maintenance History per Conveyor

Max-Line connected offers a unique maintenance history per conveyor. The maintenance technician in charge receives a Max-Line connected account. It allows them to scan the conveyor with their phone and perform the following actions:

  • Status Change of Spare Parts
  • Inform the work preparation on spare parts type
  • Look up the stock location of spare parts
  • Make a note of the work in the maintenance history
  • Set transport conveyor to status 'inspected'

Analyzing a Balanced Annual Budget

Based on the annual budget resulting from the annual inspection, it is possible to estimate which spare parts need to be replaced to prevent malfunctions. We can significantly reduce maintenance costs by replacing the part at the right time. Optimum replacement momentum.

Max-Line Connected demo

Below is a concise demo of Max-Line Connected. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information about all the possibilities and latest developments.