Job Solutions for Equipment Maintenance

Step 1: Gear up

Gather the supplies – including 3M™ Personal Protection Equipment for worker safety.

Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Eye Protection, Head Protection

Step 2: Remove rust and paint

Use 3M™ 50-Grit Bristle Abrasives or 3M™ Abrasive Hand Pads for fast rust and paint removal without the hazards of flying wires or harsh chemicals.

Abrasive Discs, Abrasive Hand Pads and Scrub Sponges

Step 3: Remove heavy grease and oil

Use 3M™ Cleaners to help cut the grease for easy cleanup.

Aerosol Cleaners, Concentrated Cleaners, Dose n' Fill Cleaning Systems

Step 4: Contain drips and spills

Place 3M™ Maintenance Sorbents under equipment to catch liquid spills.

Maintenance Sorbents

Step 5: Tune up engines and motors

Use 3M™ Cleaners / Lubricants to help loosen stuck bolts and keep moving parts lubricated.

Lubricants

Step 6: Repair wiring

Use 3M™ Electrical Products to connect and protect wires.

Scotch® Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape , Wire Connectors, Cable Ties

Step 7: Re-assemble equipment

Put equipment back together, then use 3M™ Threadlockers to secure bolts.

Threadlockers, Thread Sealants

Step 8: Gather up hoses, cables and cords

Use 3M™ Cable Ties to prevent damage and reduce work floor hazards.

Cable Ties