Can RCM contribute to the optimization of asset utilization in the Printing Industry?

Resumen

This research describes, from a quantitative approach, the implementation of reliability-oriented maintenance methodologies in the printing industry. The results obtained were aimed at identifying and mitigating the main causes of production defects and machinery downtime. This study was carried out due to the constant problems in the machines, which present a high level of wear and obsolescence, frequent failures that generate downtime in production, decreasing operational efficiency and causing delays in product delivery. Key concepts related to maintenance, failure modeling and operational efficiency were analyzed. Quality analysis tools were used, such as Ishikawa and Pareto diagrams, which facilitated the identification and evaluation of the main causes of mechanical and operational failures in the production process, carried out in structured phases. These include from the hierarchization, prioritization of assets, exhaustive analysis of criticality, to the implementation of preventive maintenance programs. The results showed a significant improvement: MTBF increased by 43.8%, from 12.22 to 17.57 hours, and MTTR decreased by 27.5%, from 1.75 to 1.27 hours. In addition, machine availability improved by 5.1%, reaching an average of 93.1%. These improvements reflect increased operational reliability, reduced production defects and a positive impact on the quality of the final product.