One of the most common ways to damage a machine is by neglecting to perform preventative maintenance. Our goal is to prevent this damage to cease unknown damage already occurring. Contact us to help schedule Preventative Maintenance for your Melrose Park operation.
Over time machines wear down. The first way is being normal wear. Machines are being used consistently and get dirty or develop other minor issues. The next factor is premature wear from lack of maintenance. This is the most preventable issue for machines perform maintenance regularly. The final factor is premature wear from not taking care of the machine.
We suggest getting your machine inspected every year, however your maintenance book will suggest how often you should get an inspection based on how many hours the machine is ran each year. All of these issues can be completely avoided by performing regular preventative maintenance.
Preventative maintenance can include (but is not limited to) the following:
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Change fluids
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Clean filters
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Check alignments
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Check automatic tool changer alignments
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Ensure full bearing and accurate alignment
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Apply Turcite, Moglice, or Phenolic
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Replace Lubrication for longevity of the ways surfaces
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Final testing and inspection
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Test run to new machine standards
Manufacturing Outlook for Melrose Park Illinois
Melrose Park, Illinois, boasts a resilient manufacturing sector, bolstered by its strategic location and proactive economic development efforts. The village is a hub for industrial activity, with significant companies like Fresenius Kabi (pharmaceuticals) having invested heavily in expansions, creating high-paying jobs.
Its proximity to O’Hare Airport and major expressways, coupled with access to two railroads, makes it ideal for logistics and manufacturing. The Village actively promotes a business-friendly environment, offering incentives through the West Regional Enterprise Zone and providing some of the lowest water and property tax rates in the Chicago area. While specific recent growth figures are not readily available, the ongoing investment and established industrial base suggest a stable outlook for manufacturing in Melrose Park.