Preventative Maintenance
It's important to keep up with routine preventative maintenance(PM) on your robots to ensure long life and optimal functionality. Just as you change the oil and filters on your car, you need to PM your robots. Our field service team has the tools, experience, and knowledge to perform robot PMs properly to OEM specification and efficiently. Different robot brands and models require specific lubricants, tools, and procedures to perform the PMs properly. Improper robot preventative maintenance procedures can cause damage to your robots, resulting in damaged motors, seals, and more. Sherman Industries supports robot brands such as ABB, Fanuc, Motoman, Kuka, Nachi, Panasonic, Universal Robots, Mitsubishi, and More. Contact us to schedule your robot service and learn why some of the largest companies in the world trust Sherman Industries with their robots and automation.
Ensure Longevity
Robot preventative maintenance is critical to ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of robotic systems in manufacturing environments. By adhering to OEM maintenance schedule, manufacturers can extend the lifespan of their industrial robots, optimize operational efficiency, and ultimately reduce overall maintenance costs over the robot's lifecycle.
Tailored Programs
We provide PM programs tailored to you and your needs. No matter how many robots you have, we have preventative maintenance plans that fit your needs. We will schedule all robot PM's in advance to ensure you have your robots running optimally when you need them. Custom preventative maintenance programs are available upon request to meet the needs of you and your application.
A Tier Above
Our robot PM's are a tier above industry standard. Our preventative maintenance plans include the OEM recommended maintenance as well as additional services such as a full system backup, backlash checks, detailed condition reports, and more. We provide a detailed report that will breakdown the condition of the robot and recommendations.
A Backup, Backup
While our experienced service engineers are on-site performing preventative maintenance on your robots, we will take a full backup of every system. We will give you a copy of each robots backup on a flash drive, and we will file a copy as well. Therefore, if you are ever in need, you know that Sherman Industries has a copy of the backup from the last time we did the PM.
All Robot PM's Include
Control Cabinet Service
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Full System Backup
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Replace Batteries
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Replace Filters
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Clean and Inspect Fans
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Wiring Inspection
Robot/Manipulator Service
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Replace Grease and/or Oil
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Replace Batteries
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Bolt Check
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Inspect Seals
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Inspect Motor Brakes for Slippage
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Check Backlash in Axis'
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Inspect Robot Harnesses
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Inspect Connectors
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Quick Wipe Down
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Fill Counter Balance (Older Robots)
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Inspect Belts (If Applicable)
Additional Services
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Full Backup on Flash Drive
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Backup Filing
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Condition Report
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Oil/Grease Analysis
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Recommended Service/Repair
How Often Should You Have Preventative Maintenance Performed On Your Robots?
Leading robot OEMs such as ABB, Yaskawa, and Fanuc recommend that their robots undergo regular preventative maintenance every one to three years, depending on the operating environment, production intensity, and the specific robot model. In many high use manufacturing environments, more frequent maintenance may be necessary to avoid unplanned downtime, component wear, and costly failures. At Sherman Industries, we recommend that robots running continuously or in demanding applications receive a comprehensive PM service at least once per year. This annual maintenance helps identify early signs of wear and ensures your robots are running optimally per OEM specification.
GENERAL PM PRICING & DURATION
SMALL ROBOTS
$500-$1200
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2-4 Hours
LARGE ROBOTS
$1200-$2200
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3-5 Hours
Pricing and PM duration subject to robot positioning, application, tooling, and condition.
Preventative Maintenance Contracts
Sherman Industries offers customized preventative maintenance contracts designed for customers managing large fleets of industrial robots whether in one or across multiple facilities. These contracts optimize scheduling based on your production schedule and reduce overall costs by consolidating service across multiple robots and locations. Customers benefit from discounted pricing and option to include add-on packages such as on-site service, equipment repair discounts, and remote technical support. To receive a tailored quote, simply provide us with the robot make, manipulator model, control type, quantity, and locations. We’ll work with you to develop a preventative maintenance contract that aligns with your operational goals and provides comprehensive support for your industrial robots and automation.