Power Press Machine Preventive Maintenance Checklist
A power press stays dependable when maintenance is precise and repeatable. The Power Press Machine Maintenance Checklist maps every subsystem technicians must verify — slide and gibs, clutch-brake, flywheel and drive, lubrication, pneumatics/hydraulics, electrical cabinet, and all safety circuits (E-stops, two-hand controls, mode selector, top/stop). Guarding and presence-sensing (light curtain/laser) are included, along with die-area essentials: clamping points, shut height, and feed/straightener timing.
Use it as a free printable PDF for shop-floor PMs, or run it in TARGPatrol to assign work orders, capture timestamps, and attach photo/video evidence (e.g., brake stop trace, light-curtain alignment photo, gib wear close-up). Mixed answer types make records audit-ready by default: [Flag] for pass/fail, [Number] for readings (stopping time, pressures, clearances, torque), [Media] for proof, and [Text] for notes, defects, and corrective actions.
Inside the app, completed checks roll into dashboards and trend views per press, line, or shift. Recurring schedules and reminders reduce skipped PMs; analytics expose patterns — lengthening stop distances, recurring air/oil leaks, abnormal vibration or heat — so you can plan parts and interventions before downtime hits. Exports feed your safety meetings, insurer requests, and regulatory files without extra formatting.
As tooling, guards, or procedures evolve, update the checklist once and reuse it across machines and plants. The result is a clear audit trail of who serviced which press, when, and with what evidence — keeping operators protected, availability high, and compliance straightforward.
Identify press (make/model/tonnage/serial)
Maintenance interval (Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly)
Lockout/Tagout applied, energy isolated and verified
Upload overview photo of locked-out press
Documentation available: OEM manual, last PM record, brake test log
Hours since last service (hrs)
Open corrective actions from previous PM resolved
Frame & structure: cracks, deformation, corrosion absent
Bed/bolster flatness visually OK, fasteners torqued
Bed/bolster clamp bolts torque value (Nm)
Gib/slide clearance within spec (mm)
Slide adjustment mechanism operates smoothly
Counterbalance system set per tool weight
Counterbalance pressure (bar/psi)
Upload close-up of gib way surface condition
Clutch engages/disengages cleanly, no slip
Brake holds at top, no creep
Air pressure to clutch/brake regulator (bar/psi)
Brake response/stopping time (ms) at rated speed
Friction linings thickness within limit (mm)
Excess heat/discoloration on hubs or plates absent
Air/oil leaks at clutch/brake housing absent
Flywheel guard intact, set screws/keys secure
Flywheel runout/noise abnormal
Drive belts/chains condition, tension/alignment OK
Motor mounts tight, no vibration beyond normal
Gearbox oil level/condition (clear, no metal)
Add oil (ml)
Lube reservoir level, correct grade per OEM
Metering valves/lines intact, no kinks/leaks
Automatic lube cycle functions, indicator works
Manual lube points serviced (count)
Grease applied to listed fittings (qty strokes)
Oil leaks on slide/gibs/ram observed
Main filter/regulator/lubricator serviced
Water drained from air receiver/filters
System pressure stable under actuation (bar/psi)
Hydraulic level within range, hoses no cracks/chafe
Hydraulic working pressure (bar/psi)
Main disconnect & interlocks functional
Wiring/cables/terminals tight, insulation intact
Control cabinet clean, fans/filters serviceable
Ground continuity (Ω)
Overload relays/MCBs labeled and tested
E-stop buttons function, latch and reset properly
Two-hand control: anti-tie-down & anti-repeat verified
Two-hand max synchronization window (ms)
Mode selector (Inch/Single/Continuous) interlocked
Top stop & single-stroke operations correct
Foot pedal guarded, returns to neutral
Presence-sensing device (light curtain/laser) aligned
Light curtain resolution/meters & safety distance (mm)
Muting/bypass not engaged (unless validated)
Die-space interlocks/guards (fixed/movable) secure
Perimeter fencing/gates interlocked, signage legible
Upload photo of guard/PSD alignment screen or test piece
Die correctly clamped, keys/stops present
Die height set, shut height indicator functional
Die lubrication lines clear, no overspray
Stripper/springs condition OK
Feed/servo/roll straightener guarded, pinch points protected
Feeder pilot release & timing correct
Misfeed/short-feed detector tests OK
Scrap chutes/containers clear, no jams
Sensor cables protected, connectors tight
Upload photo of clamping points and die ID plate
Crankshaft bearings noise/play abnormal
Pitman/connection rods bushings within play limit
Keys/pins/retainers present and secure
Slide parallels & guides wear marks acceptable
Ram face cleanliness, no raised burrs
Floor around press clean/dry, no oil absorbents saturated
Proper lighting at point of operation
Spare parts/consumables on hand (linings, fuses, lube)
Quantity of absorbent pads remaining (pcs)
Inch mode jogs correctly, no unexpected motion
Single stroke cycles once per command
Continuous mode only available in correct selector position
Brake stop distance within spec at test speed
Record SPM used for brake test (strokes/min)
Abnormal noise/vibration/odor detected
Upload short video of inch/single-stroke test (if allowed)
WLL/tonnage plate & warnings legible
Safety signs/pictograms intact & visible
Next inspection due date sticker updated
Defects found (location, severity, part # if known)
Immediate corrective actions taken
Parts required / work order IDs
Machine status: In Service / Restricted / Out of Service
Upload final overview photos (guards closed, area clean)


















