Diseño e implementación de un plan de mantenimiento, basado en la metodología TPM, en planta productora de alimento balanceado para ganado bovino

The case study presented in this investigation, addresses the analysis of the current management of the maintenance of the machinery and equipment used in the balanced feed mixing plant for cattle of a private company in the northern region of Sinaloa, with the purpose of design and implement an efficient methodology to improve unscheduled stoppages due to recurring failures. Within the applied activities, a routing of the machinery and equipment was carried out to diagnose the state in which they were, the 5's methodology was applied in the warehouse and cellar area to be able to maintain the order, cleaning and classification of tools, materials and spare parts. The formats and logs were designed as an integral maintenance plan, validating it to carry out the controls for several weeks to compare the initial diagnosis with the final results. An increase in productivity was obtained as corrective maintenance decreased, reducing downtime and developing a commitment with the staff, keeping the areas tidy, classified and clean.