Solving Critical Maintenance Challenges at Arihant Panel with Cryotos CMMS

Challenges Faced

Before adopting Cryotos CMMS, Arihant Panel encountered several challenges that hindered their operational efficiency:

1. Lack of Clarity in Breakdown Responsibility and Repair Tracking
   Difficulty arose in efficiently managing machine breakdowns due to unclear differentiation between in-house and vendor-assigned jobs. This led to confusion, delayed resolutions, and disrupted maintenance workflows.
2. Manual Preventive Maintenance Lacked Consistency and Accountability
   Preventive maintenance was previously managed using pen and paper, resulting in inconsistent execution. There was no proper recording of maintenance tasks, inventory usage, or manpower costs—making it difficult to track performance, ensure compliance, or optimize resources.
3. Expiration Reminder Issues
   The system lacked automated expiration reminders, leading to potential risks associated with expired parts or certifications.
4. Cost Tracking Challenges
   Accurate cost tracking for repairs and maintenance was difficult, impacting budgeting and financial transparency.
5. Inventory Management Difficulties
   Manual tracking of inventory for spare parts and components created inefficiencies and occasional shortages.

Introduction to the Solution

To overcome these operational challenges, Arihant Panel implemented Cryotos CMMS, a robust digital maintenance solution. The platform played a key role in streamlining maintenance processes, enhancing visibility, and improving overall plant efficiency.

Given below are the solutions to the challenges and additional benefits realized through Cryotos.

Solutions to Core Challenges

1. Clear Breakdown Responsibility & Repair Tracking
Cryotos CMMS enables logging each breakdown with clear assignment—whether handled internally or outsourced. This clarity eliminated confusion, reduced repair delays, and improved accountability across teams.

2. Digitized Preventive Maintenance with Cost Insights
The previous pen-and-paper PM system has been replaced by Cryotos’ automated scheduling and digital logging. Every maintenance activity now includes records of manpower usage, inventory consumed, and associated costs—ensuring consistency, traceability, and data-driven decision-making.

Examples of preventive maintenance tasks:

• Measuring belt tension
• Listening for abnormal sounds
• Inspecting motor bearings
• Performing oiling and greasing of machinery

These routine checks help prevent unexpected failures and extend equipment life.

3. Automated Expiry Reminders
Cryotos generates alerts for upcoming part or tool expirations, helping avoid overlooked certifications or worn-out components that could impact production quality.

Examples for expiration reminders:

• Digital Vernier Calipers
• Hardness Testers
• Other inspection instruments

Automated reminders ensure compliance and maintain measurement accuracy.

4. Accurate Maintenance Cost Tracking
Every job logged in Cryotos includes cost components—materials, labor, and third-party services—giving finance teams the transparency needed for better budgeting and ROI analysis.

5. Streamlined Inventory Management
Cryotos digitizes the inventory tracking process, offering real-time visibility into stock levels, auto-replenishment triggers, and usage logs—eliminating shortages and overstocking.

Additional Value Enabled by Cryotos CMMS

Real-Time Meter Reading & Calibration Alerts
Direct entry of meter readings (e.g., hinge pin bending) into Cryotos helps in usage analysis. Integrated calibration tracking ensures instruments like Vernier Calipers and Hardness Testers are always compliant and accurate.

Asset Performance Analysis
Cryotos identifies machines that require frequent maintenance, helping the team prioritize upgrades or proactive interventions to prevent recurring breakdowns.

Maintenance Best Practices Tracking
Through technician observations and case-based logging (like oil leakage or meter faults), Cryotos becomes a live knowledge base for resolving similar future issues quickly.

Equipment Breakdown Highlight: High Pressure Die Casting

Benefits Realized

• Streamlined maintenance workflow with clear distinction between in-house and vendor repairs.
• Improved cost management through detailed job and vendor expense tracking.
• Enhanced machine reliability via systematic preventive maintenance and early issue detection.
• Accurate production monitoring and tool calibration compliance using meter readings and reminders.
• Centralized data and real-time visibility for maintenance and production teams.