General • Inspections

Semi Annual Press Preventive Maintenance

The aim is to ensure the continued reliability, efficiency, and safety of the press machine through comprehensive inspection and servicing performed every six months. This procedure focuses on identifying and addressing potential issues such as component wear, alignment deviations, lubrication deficiencies, and hydraulic or pneumatic irregularities before they cause unplanned downtime or equipment failure.

Mitek North America - Daily press inspection

10/22/2025

Semi Annual Press Preventive Maintenance

WARNING!!

USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING INSPECTIONS. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE PRESS, LOCK THE AIR LOCKOUT VALVE AND ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION, AND INSERT THE DIE SAFETY BLOCK. ATTACH WARNING TAGS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE FLYWHEEL HAS STOPPED TURNING. IF NECESSARY TO MOMENTARILY RESTORE ELECTRICAL POWER OR AIR PRESSURE, MAKE CERTAIN THAT ALL PERSONS AVOID ANY PINCHING POINTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRESS AND/OR ITS AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT. PRESS INSPECTIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AUTHORIZED, EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL.

Covers

Are all guards and covers in place and properly secured including all fasteners in guarding are present

Yes
No
N / A

Clutch/Brake

Anchor Bracket in Position & Fasteners are tight

Pass
Flag
Fail

Controls

All Electrical Covers in Place

Pass
Flag
Fail

All Wires Protected

Pass
Flag
Fail

SLIDE COUNTERBALANCE

Air Type - Intact

Pass
Flag
Fail

FLYWHEEL - SHEEVE & BELTS

Belt Wear

Pass
Flag
Fail

Proper Belt Tension

Pass
Flag
Fail

Source: Mitek North America - Daily press inspection (Community Member)