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 Racine 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 Racine WI
Racine, WI, maintains a strong manufacturing outlook, deeply rooted in its industrial heritage and adapting to modern trends. Manufacturing accounts for a significant portion of Racine County’s employment (24.6% in 2023).
The region is seeing continued investment in advanced manufacturing, technology, and logistics. This is driven by its strategic location along the I-94 corridor between Milwaukee and Chicago, offering excellent transportation access. Recent speculative industrial development and a focus on “shovel-ready” sites demonstrate confidence in the sector. While Wisconsin faces a broader challenge with labor quantity, Racine benefits from a skilled workforce and proactive local economic development initiatives aimed at fostering growth, attracting new businesses, and retaining existing ones through incentives and streamlined processes.