Why More Plants Are Stocking Critical Spare Parts
A maintenance manager once called us after a small bearing failure shut down an entire production line. The part itself was not expensive — but the downtime was.
The lesson: small power transmission parts can create big downtime problems.
That is why more plants are building critical spare parts lists for belts, bearings, chain, sprockets, couplings, motors, reducers, and other common wear items.
Having the right parts on the shelf can help your maintenance team respond faster, reduce emergency freight costs, and keep production moving.
Common Spare Parts to Keep on Hand
Bearings
Pillow blocks, flange bearings, bearing inserts, and mounted bearings are worth stocking.
Couplings
Jaw inserts, elastomeric elements, hubs, sleeves, and coupling halves are smart shelf items.
Quick tip: Build your spare parts list around your most common machine failures, not just your most expensive components.
What Should Be on a Critical Spare Parts List?
A good spare parts list should include the part number, description, quantity to keep on hand, machine location, shaft size, belt size, chain size, bore size, and any notes your maintenance team needs when reordering.
Download the MDS Critical Spare Parts List
We created a spreadsheet to help you organize your plant’s critical spare parts by category, including belts, bearings, chain, sprockets, couplings, motors, reducers, and quote notes.
Want MDS to Quote Your Spare Parts List?
Download the spreadsheet, fill in as much information as you can, and email it to sales@mdsofmi.com. Our team can review your list and quote the belts, bearings, chain, sprockets, couplings, and other power transmission parts you need.
Need Net 30 terms? If you are interested in being set up as a Net 30 account with MDS of Michigan, let us know when you send in your spreadsheet.
Stock the Parts That Keep You Running
MDS of Michigan helps industrial customers source power transmission parts for maintenance departments, production lines, conveyors, pumps, fans, motors, reducers, and plant equipment.
Whether you need one replacement part or a full spare parts program, we can help you quote and source the parts your team depends on.
Build Your Spare Parts List with MDS
Download the spreadsheet, fill it out, and email it to sales@mdsofmi.com for a quote.
