Preventive maintenance is essential for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of material handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts, conveyors, cranes, hoists, and pallet trucks. This SlideShare, “Preventive Maintenance for Material Handling Equipment — Complete Guide,” provides a practical, step-by-step framework for maintenance teams, plant managers, and reliability engineers to implement structured preventive maintenance that minimizes downtime, reduces repair costs, and enhances operational efficiency. The presentation begins by defining what material handling equipment (MHE) includes and why it is critical to material flow, operational continuity, and workplace safety in warehouses, factories, and distribution centers. MHE assets are heavily used and often operate under demanding conditions; without systematic preventive maintenance, equipment failures can lead to production delays and safety incidents. You’ll learn why preventive maintenance matters for MHE and how it prevents unexpected breakdowns, extends asset life, and protects capital investments. Preventive maintenance reduces workplace accidents, lowers emergency repair costs, and improves uptime and material flow efficiency. The deck outlines common risks that arise when maintenance is neglected, including high repair costs, increased safety violations, and production disruptions. A key part of this guide highlights core preventive maintenance activities for material handling equipment. These include routine inspections of brakes, hydraulics, chains, belts, and wheels; proper lubrication of moving parts; regular battery and electrical system checks; and verification of safety devices. Structured scheduling — daily, weekly, monthly, and annual tasks — ensures that no critical inspection or task is missed. The SlideShare also explains how digital tools like CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) enhance preventive maintenance practices. A CMMS centralizes schedules, automates reminders, tracks maintenance history, and provides real-time visibility into asset status. Mobile CMMS access enables technicians to receive work orders, record findings, and close tasks from the field, eliminating paperwork and improving response time. The presentation emphasizes the importance of safety and compliance, showing how preventive maintenance aligns with workplace safety regulations, supports audit readiness, and fosters a prevention-first culture. It also outlines how performance metrics such as reduced downtime, improved MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and lower maintenance costs can be achieved through disciplined preventive maintenance. Whether you manage a single facility or multiple sites, this SlideShare equips you with actionable preventive maintenance strategies, best practices, and tools needed to improve reliability, reduce operational risk, and boost overall plant performance using preventive maintenance for material handling equipment.

1. Preventive Maintenance
for Material Handling
Equipment
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2. What Is Material Handling Equipment
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Material handling equipment includes forklifts, conveyors,
cranes, hoists, pallet trucks, and automated handling
systems
These assets move, lift, store, and control materials across
plants and warehouses
Reliable MHE is critical for productivity, safety, and
uninterrupted operations
Understanding Material Handling Equipment
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Every Move Matters

3. Why Preventive Maintenance Is Essential
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Plan Maintenance. Avoid Disruptions.
Why Preventive Maintenance Matters for MHE
Prevents unexpected equipment failures and
breakdowns
Reduces workplace accidents and safety risks
Extends equipment life and protects capital
investments
Improves uptime and material flow efficiency
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4. Common Risks Without Preventive Maintenance
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Risks of Poorly Maintained MHE
Sudden equipment failure during operations
Increased repair costs and emergency downtime
Higher accident rates and safety violations
Production delays and missed delivery timelines
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Breakdowns Cost More Than
Maintenance

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Key Preventive Maintenance Activities
Routine inspections of brakes, hydraulics, chains,
belts, and wheels
Lubrication of moving components
Battery and electrical system checks
Load testing and safety device verification
Core Preventive Maintenance Tasks for MHE
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Maintenance Keeps Equipment Moving

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Maintenance Frequency & Scheduling
Scheduled Care Delivers Reliability
Maintenance frequency depends on usage, load, and
operating conditions
Daily, weekly, monthly, and annual checks should be defined
Structured schedules prevent missed tasks and reduce
reactive work
Planning Preventive Maintenance Schedules
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Safety & Compliance Benefits
Maintenance Protects People
Ensures compliance with workplace safety regulations
Reduces risk of accidents caused by equipment malfunction
Supports operator safety and audit readiness
Builds a culture of accountability and prevention
Improving Safety Through Preventive Maintenance
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Using CMMS for Preventive Maintenance
Centralize preventive maintenance schedules
Automate work orders and reminders
Track equipment history and performance
Monitor downtime, costs, and maintenance KPIs
Digitizing MHE Maintenance with CMMS
Smarter Maintenance with CMMS
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Preventive maintenance scheduling for all MHE assets
Mobile-friendly work orders for technicians
Asset history, inspection checklists, and compliance
tracking
Real-time dashboards for performance and downtime
visibility
Scalable CMMS for warehouses and industrial plants
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Equipment Maintenance
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Preventive maintenance keeps material handling
equipment safe and reliable
Structured planning reduces downtime and costs
Digital CMMS tools help standardize, track, and
improve maintenance outcomes
Build Reliable Material Handling Operations
Turn Preventive Maintenance into a
Competitive Advantage
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