Maintenance of Equipment

Regular maintenance of equipment is essential to ensure consistent performance, prevent breakdowns, and comply with GMP guidelines.

Types of Maintenance

1. Preventive Maintenance:

   • Scheduled servicing, lubrication, and cleaning of equipment.
   • Regular calibration of instruments (e.g., balances, temperature sensors).
   • Inspection of wear and tear (belts, motors, filters).

2. Corrective Maintenance:

   • Immediate repair of breakdowns or faults.
   • Replacement of defective parts.

3. Predictive Maintenance:

   • Using sensor-based monitoring (e.g., vibration analysis) to predict failures before they occur.

Documentation & Record-Keeping

• Maintenance logs must be maintained for each piece of equipment.
• Breakdown records should be analyzed to identify recurring issues.
• Calibration certificates should be up-to-date and reviewed regularly.

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