If Your Wet-Cell is Running Without Maintenance—That’s Just Luck

When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, a little luck might be enough to find a four-leaf clover or a pot of gold. But when it comes to your wet-cell, relying on luck to keep things running smoothly is a gamble you can’t afford. If your seamer and filler are operating without regular maintenance, it’s not magic keeping them going—it’s just a matter of time before you hit a streak of bad luck.

Just because you don’t immediately notice an issue doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Seamers, fillers, and other components in your wet-cell lubrication system operate under precise conditions. Over time, wear and tear accumulate, often invisibly. Bearings degrade, timing drifts, and alignment shifts—all silently setting the stage for a costly production crash.

The Hidden Cost of Neglect

Neglecting can-seamer maintenance can lead to:

• Unexpected Downtime: A single unexpected crash can grind your production to a halt, costing you hours—or even days—of output.
• Material Waste: Undetected issues like misaligned seams or damaged vent tubes can lead to wasted product and materials.
• Equipment Damage: What starts as a minor problem can escalate, causing damage to key components that are expensive to repair or replace such as the can seamer chuck and rollers.

Why Audits and Preventative Maintenance Are Essential

Audits and preventative maintenance programs are not luxuries; they are necessary investments in the longevity and efficiency of your production line. Here’s why:

Catch Small Problems Before They Grow

Regular can-seamer audits allow trained technicians to identify and address potential issues before they become major failures. RSS MACLIN, for instance, offers audits with 30% more inspection points than OEMs, ensuring nothing goes unnoticed.

Maintain Optimal Performance

Equipment that runs smoothly doesn’t just avoid crashes; it operates more efficiently, reducing material waste and energy consumption.

Minimize Downtime

Planned maintenance can be scheduled during slower production periods, ensuring your line stays operational when it matters most.

The Real Cost of Luck

Don’t let an avoidable crash derail your operations. Schedule an audit or preventative maintenance program today to ensure the future reliability of your wet-cell’s lubrication system, because when it comes to your production line, luck should never be part of the plan.