Blowing the Rust off Machine Storage Practices: Proper Equipment Protection

Electrical equipment placed in storage—whether it be on or off site—is there for one primary purpose. It needs to be available for quick installation when the equipment currently operating the process goes down for any reason. Like everything else, proper maintenance is required to ensure the reliability and operability of the equipment. Unfortunately, maintaining equipment that is not actually producing revenue is something oft overlooked. Maintaining reliability of equipment begins the moment a facility takes ownership and continues for the life of said equipment. The best maintenance programs should include the maintenance of stored equipment to not only extend equipment life but also reduce labor and material costs.