PETpla.net Insider 04 / 2016

BOTTLING / FILLING 24 PET planet insider Vol. 17 No. 04/16 www.petpla.net Benefits of proactive maintenance Lifecycle of PET bottling line To lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) of invested equipment, it is essential for bever- age producers to optimise productivity and performance across the entire lifecycle of their PET bottling lines. Sidel has announced new services for effective maintenance to help reduce costly downtime and turn it into profitable uptime. For beverage producers to opti- mise productivity, regular maintenance is required. When this is effectively carried out, it enables performance to be maintained or regained and even improved throughout the lifecycle of the equipment on the PET bottling line. This allows producers to reduce costs, maximise profitability and achieve the lowest total cost of owner- ship for their investment. Pavel Shevchuk, Vice President for Services at Sidel, comments: “With the support of a proactive service provider who understands the equip- ment and the opportunities it offers to optimise performance of a production line, beverage producers are able to achieve their productivity targets cost effectively. This approach is leading to many beverage producers taking a more holistic approach to main- tenance, working with Sidel to help lower TCO, raise productivity and opti- mise performance across the lifecycle of a line.” Benefits of proactive maintenance By adopting a preventive rather than reactive approach, equipment is monitored, allowing pre-planning of scheduled downtime to carry out all essential regular maintenance. Thereby the potential for long, costly and inconvenient shutdowns and loss of production is limited. It helps to ensure that production sched- ules and targets are achieved, with regular health checks helping to extend the longevity of the line. As important as recognising the neces- sity of maintenance is the choice of the type of maintenance undertaken and the provider chosen to carry it out. Sidel has introduced dedicated maintenance services to reflect this importance. Three-phased approach to maintenance The reasons for intervention in any line’s production performance can often be put down to three different causes:  The need for a producer to main- tain the line performing with its cur- rent efficiency  The need to regain production capability in the case of a break- down  The wish to improve performance and/or productivity