When Reopening, Ensure Equipment Can Handle Increased Demands
AFTER BEING CLOSED, or on a reduced production schedule, there’s good news on the horizon for facilities across the country, many of which are ramping up production quickly and seeing increasing demand. At the same time, some are reducing personnel due to pandemic precautions or mandates, making it more important than ever that equipment is operationg smoothly.
Keeping facilities moving, increasing efficiency, reducing downtime and minimizing risk are among the top priorities for facilities. Choosing the right products to maintain equipment can be an affordable solution to keep facilities firing on all cylinders. Consider the following tips:
Choose Long-Lasting Lubrication — Applying lubricant doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t stick around to do its job, which can be especially challenging for vertical surfaces and moving parts. Try WD-40 Specialist® Gel Lube; it sprays on thick and won’t run, drip or make a mess. This non-fling lubricant can save time and money because it provides 12 times longer-lasting lubrication compared to WD-40® Multi-Use Product – which means reapplying less often. It also keeps equipment working longer as it prevents rust and corrosion for up to one year, creating a more productive and effi cient workplace. Gel Lube can be used on chains, cables, gears, moving parts and vertical surfaces because it’s safe on metals, plastics and rubber.
Avoid Disassembling Equipment By Relying on Products that Get Into Hard-to-Reach Places — Eliminate the need to disassemble equipment during maintenance with WD-40 Specialist Penetrant with Flexible Straw, which has an 8-inch straw that bends and keeps its shape, making it easier to get into hard-to-reach places. The straw can get around corners and into tight places, avoiding the time and expense of taking equipment apart during the maintenance process. Its fast-acting capillary action penetrates deep into crevices, threads and seams to break the rust bonds that hold stuck parts together. And it leaves behind a protective layer that prevents rust and corrosion from reforming.
Treat Electronics and Other Sensitive Equipment with Care — Safety is the name of the game when it comes to equipment maintenance – especially electronics and electrical equipment. WD-40 Specialist Contact Cleaner dries quickly, leaving no residue, and removes 98 percent of common contaminants including flux paste, silicone grease, used motor oil, tool lubricant and hydraulic oil. With a Kb cleaning score of 250, versus mineral spirits (Kb 25), it’s a top choice among facility professionals. Use it on circuit boards, controls, switches, tape heads, precision instruments, electric panels, generators, electric motors, armatures; it’s safe to use on most plastics1, rubber and metal.
When facing increased demands, WD-40 Specialist products can provide facility teams cost savings solutions that protect assets to promote longer equipment life, prevent unscheduled downtime due to unexpected equipment failure, and help avoid accidents and injuries caused by poorly maintained equipment. WD-40 brands, when used as directed, are formulated to be safer for people and on most surfaces and equipment. The products are 50-state VOC compliant; safe to use on multiple surfaces; do not contain ingredients at levels that require California Prop 65 warnings, including benzene and toluene; and are formulated with clean solvents and oils that have been treated to remove harmful chemical contaminants.
Download the free WD-40 Brand product guide to learn more about the full line of industrial solutions that offer safe, powerful and specialized formulas designed to increase effi ciency, reduce downtime and minimize risk at wd40.com/industrialguide.