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Be prepared: Build a strategic spare parts stock

An intelligent spare parts management helps you to avoid downtimes and extend the lifecycle if your machinery

In today’s competitive production environment, unplanned downtime is more than just an inconvenience. It can lead to missed delivery commitments, increased operational costs, and reduced productivity. That is why regular maintenance remains one of the most effective ways to protect your investment and ensure long-term equipment performance.

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Author: Viviane Brisson

Spare parts & Export Manager, ANDRITZ Nonwoven & Textile

Foresee the downtime to eliminate the downtime

A well-structured maintenance program helps keep your production line running smoothly, maintaining consistent productivity while reducing the risk of unexpected stoppages. Regular inspections and servicing also extend the lifetime of critical components, minimizing repair costs and helping to preserve the quality standards your customers expect.

Neglecting maintenance, on the other hand, can have significant consequences. Unexpected production interruptions can quickly impact output and profitability, while premature component wear often leads to higher replacement costs and emergency interventions. In addition, equipment that is not properly maintained may produce non-compliant products, putting customer satisfaction and business commitments at risk.

Are your maintenance routines up to date?

Preventive maintenance does not necessarily require extensive downtime. Simple but regular actions can significantly improve equipment reliability and performance. Key maintenance (for ANDRITZ Spunlace technology as an example) activities include:

Cleaning strips, cartridges, and suction boxes on a regular basis
Lubricating bearings with the correct grease specified for each piece of equipment
Monitoring filtration systems, including sand levels and filter cleaning frequencies
Checking wear-prone components such as lintels and conveyor belts
Performing routine draining and inspection of pumps

These preventive measures help identify potential issues before they become costly breakdowns.

Be prepared: Build a strategic spare parts stock

Even with the best maintenance practices, component failures can occur. Before the failure, line manager must follow life cycle of core component. Indeed, Preventive replacement is required to avoid production quality issues To minimize the impact on production, we strongly recommend establishing a strategic stock of critical spare parts.

Priority should be given to components whose failure can cause a complete line shutdown, as well as parts with long procurement lead times. Having these items readily available can significantly reduce downtime and help maintain production continuity.

Typical critical spare parts include strips, cartridges, sleeves such as MPC and neXimaging sleeves, gearmotors, and butterfly valves. For spunlace equipment, additional essential components include injector seals, bearing box seals, pressure transmitters, bearing boxes for cylinders and rolls, and conveyor belts.

Our service specialists can support you by identifying the most critical components for your specific installation and developing a customized spare parts strategy tailored to your production requirements.

How ANDRITZ can support you?

Maintaining peak equipment performance is easier with the right partner. ANDRITZ offers a range of service solutions designed to maximize reliability, reduce operational risks, and support your maintenance teams.

Our services include:

Customized maintenance contracts adapted to your production needs
Technical support from experienced service experts
Maintenance and operational training programs for your teams
Assistance in defining strategic spare parts inventories

For customers seeking maximum peace of mind, ANDRITZ SYNERGY™ service agreements offer a proactive service partnership that can include preventive maintenance programs, expert support, and strategic spare parts management, helping to minimize downtime risks and ensure long-term operational excellence.