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JUL 2016

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20 JULY 2016 COATINGSPROMAG.COM Y ou take the time to design a rig specifc to your needs. You spend the money on various types of equipment. But then not all equipment needs to be used at each site, so you leave some pieces to sit for an extended period of time, and they become too weathered to use the next time you need them. Tis is exactly why proper equipment maintenance is key in the longevity of your custom and unique equipment. What Is Maintenance? Consider parking your car outside just for show. You never move, cover, or maintain it. Te car just sits there, day in and day out — season after season. You can imagine your car will eventu- ally rust, get dirty, corrode, and turn into a piece of junk. Te same goes for your equipment: You get out of it what you put into it. As if environmental conditions alone are not enough to age and corrode just about anything, it seems as if we tend to ask the impossible out of our equipment. Not only do we expect it to perform, we depend on our rig to perform for years to come. W hat business owner wants to spend money replacing equipment every year because he or she didn't want to take an extra hour to properly maintain it? Oftentimes, when people think of maintenance, they think of replacing and removing grease, oil, and flters at a prescribed frequency as directed by the manufacturer. Taking care of heav y machinery requires more frequency and consistency than you would typically see with a car. A lthough grease, oil, and flters do create a platform for an extended service life for your equip- ment — while allowing work to be completed with minimal interruption — often these basic tasks are covering up the damage being done underneath the proverbial hood of your spray equipment. W hether you hire and manage a technician, or a team member manages the maintenance schedule and planning for continuous upkeep, the most important step is for someone to be responsible. W homever you choose, extended knowledge of parts and equipment — not to mention extended time outside of normal work hours to correct any issues that arise w ithout interrupting daily projects — is required of that person. Te worst approach is, " if it's not broke, don't fx it." Replacement Costs W hen purchasing new equipment, it's nice to know that it will be ready to work when you are. Your equip- ment should outlast its warranty if it's properly maintained. Buying new pumps and proportioners can cost you tens of thousands of dollars, and the costs of their parts can accumulate, too. Now, would you rather pay Photos courtesy of SprayWorks Equipment Group LLC What business owner wants to spend money replacing equipment ever y year because he or she didn't want to take an ex tra hour to properly maintain it? Notes From the Field Notes From the Field By John Davidson, VP of Operations at SprayWorks Equipment Group Poor Maintenance: What's the Point of Equipment If You Can't Use It?

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