First Step in a Successful

TPM Implementation

Autonomous maintenance involves operators performing routine tasks focused on preventing early equipment deterioration, controlling contamination.

If you need detailed instructions there is a
TPM Training Package available for immediate use.

There are 7 steps of implementation

1. Perform initial cleaning

• Eliminate dirt and contamination
• Identify abnormal conditions
• Identify sources of quality defects
• Identify inaccessible places

2. Address contamination sources

• Reduce housekeeping by eliminating sources of dirt and - contamination
• Improve parts that are hard to clean
• Inspect
• Lubricate
• Tighten

3. Establish cleaning, lubrication, and inspection standards

• Formulate work standards that help maintain cleaning, - lubricating, etc.
• Improve inspection efficiency through visual controls

4. Conduct general inspection training

• Inspection skills training
• Get equipment into top condition through thorough general inspection
• Modify equipment to facilitate inspecting
• Make extensive use of visual controls

5. Carry out inspection autonomously

• Standardize maintenance activities and build into operating procedures

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