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How to Plan for Mixer Blender Parts – Infographic

Mepaco Mixer Blenders are common equipment in food processing lines.  Are the replacement parts organized properly to get the most out of your maintenance program for optimum performance? In the infographic, DARK RED signifies a part that will cause an emergency break down which will include lost product. TAN indicates parts that require a long lead time either because of custom...

Guide to Planning for Just-in-Case Parts

Even with digitized maintenance programs, taking an inventory of the food processing equipment in your plant is essential. To start, the inventory list will give you a clear understanding of the possible maintenance and parts needs throughout all processing equipment and provide scale and efficiency opportunities in your maintenance program. It is not uncommon for stainless processing...

7 Parts to Consider for a Planned Shutdown

According to Deloitte Institute, production has significantly increased all manufacturing sectors in the United States and continues to grow at a rate of 4% in 2022. This uptick in the manufacturing economy coupled with labor shortages across the globe continue to make material sourcing and parts management unpredictable. For planning purposes, parts that rely on...

Mepaco Parts Status Update: Just-In-Time VS. Just-In-Case

Updated 4/1/21 An uptick in the manufacturing economy, reduction of COVID restrictions, COVID vaccine availability and the Suez Canal crisis have made material sourcing and parts management unpredictable. Apache’s material supply in stainless sheet and plate are produced in the United States. Pipes, fittings, and electrical components are often produced overseas. Further, some components such...

7 Parts to Consider for Holiday Shutdown

Here’s a quick infographic and guide with 7 common parts in food processing equipment that should be in stock for year-end / holiday shut-down maintenance. EMERGENCY 1. Motors: Extra motors can prevent unnecessary emergency shut-downs and lost production. LONG LEAD TIME 2. Agitators: Agitators are custom fabricated to your machine specification, and require longer lead time than...

Mepaco Parts Status Update

Updated 3-26-20 There are no major disruptions in our supply chain, but here is a status update with a breakdown of lead times and also recommendations for inventory. RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS IN-STOCK* Disharge Seals Door Gaskets Seal Housing Air Seal Kits Cover Gaskets Discharge Bearings Safety Switches *Most common spare parts are in-stock, but uncommon...

Announcement: On-Line Manuals and Parts Information

Starting 2020 , Mepaco’s manuals and parts information are now on-line. Since Mepaco’s equipment is highly customized by application, we are developing manuals to include standard options.  As projects near completion, customers will be invited to sign-in to create a folder and password.  Manual access is also available at  www.mepaco.net/library or simply by clicking on MANUAL...

Holiday Shut-Down Parts Planning

[Infographic] 7 Parts to Consider for Holiday Shutdown. Tis the season: Are you planning maintenance during the holiday shutdown? Do you have a spare parts budget to use before year end?   The infographic is a quick guide for common Mepaco parts.  Some items have a longer lead time than others.  Some parts are must-have inventory items. ...