How JMP Digitised Workshop Maintenance Across 50+ Industrial Assets

Introduction

John Moffat Prolock (JMP) replaced paper-based checklists and spreadsheets with Cryotos to manage preventive maintenance, work orders, safety compliance, and spare-part inventory — all from one platform.


Company Industry Key Assets Modules Used
John Moffat Prolock Manufacturing & Workshop 50+
Machines, vehicles, tools
7
PM, WO, 5S, Meters & more

The Challenge

Paper Logs, Missed Inspections, and No Visibility Into Costs

JMP operates a large-scale manufacturing and workshop facility housing log slitters, CNC machines, bandsaws, metal presses, power saws, jig saws, forklifts, and a mixed vehicle fleet.

Before Cryotos, the team relied on paper checklists and scattered spreadsheets. Safety-critical inspections — E-stop checks, lubrication logs, non-conformity observations — were easy to miss and impossible to audit. License renewals and load-test deadlines slipped through the cracks.

And when ad-hoc jobs came in (fabricate a bracket, repair a pneumatic line), there was no reliable way to track whether the work caused downtime or how much it cost.

Assets Under Management

A Diverse Equipment Register — All in One Platform

JMP registered every production machine, workshop tool, and vehicle as a Cryotos asset, each with its own maintenance profile, QR code, and inspection history.

  • Production Machinery: Log Slitter, CNC Machine, Bandsaw, Metal Press, Power Saw, Jig Saw — each with dedicated daily or periodic PM schedules.
  • Material Handling: Forklifts and jack palettes tracked for service hours, yearly load tests, engine servicing, and license renewals.
  • Vehicle Fleet: Hino Truck, Ford Ranger, and service cars — mileage and service readings recorded through Cryotos Meter Reading module.

Preventive Maintenance

Structured Checklists — From Daily Safety Walks to Shutdown Procedures

JMP configured multiple PM checklist types inside Cryotos, each triggered at the right frequency and assigned to the right team. Technicians capture images of ball screws, sliding guides, and lubrication points directly within the mobile app, creating a visual audit trail.

Checklist Frequency Key Checks
Log Slitter Machine Daily Daily All E-stops & safety switches, ball screws, sliding guides, lubrication of racks — with photo capture
Daily CNC Machine Daily Operational readiness, tooling condition, coolant levels, axis calibration
Routine Inspection Observation Report Periodic Non-conformities identification, physical condition assessment, corrective action logging
Service Checklist Periodic Component-level service verification for major assets
General Maintenance Checklist Periodic Broad-scope mechanical, electrical, and safety checks
Bandsaw PM Every 4 months Blade tension, guide alignment, wheel condition, full service cycle
Shutdown Checklist Shutdown Safe-state verification, lockout/tagout confirmation, shutdown sequence compliance

📸 Technicians attach photos of ball screws, sliding guides, and lubrication racks to every daily Log Slitter inspection — giving supervisors a visual record without leaving their desk.

Work Orders & 5S Audits

Ad-Hoc Jobs Tracked End-to-End — With Downtime Impact

When the workshop receives a request — "make brackets for a pneumatic pipe," for instance — the team raises a Cryotos work order ticket. Every ticket captures whether the job impacted production downtime, creating a clear link between reactive work and lost hours.

JMP also runs 5S workplace audits through Cryotos. Technicians capture multiple images of each 5S zone and submit them for managerial approval, turning a traditionally subjective walk-around into a documented, auditable process.

  • Workshop Tickets: Ad-hoc fabrication and repair jobs raised as work orders with full description, photo evidence, and downtime-impact flag.
  • 5S Maintenance Audits: Multi-image capture per zone, submitted through a managerial approval workflow for compliance signoff.
  • Downtime Tracking: Each work order records whether it caused machine downtime — giving management data to prioritise reliability improvements.
  • Workshop Tickets: Ad-hoc fabrication and repair jobs raised as work orders with full description, photo evidence, and downtime-impact flag.
  • 5S Maintenance Audits: Multi-image capture per zone, submitted through a managerial approval workflow for compliance signoff.
  • Downtime Tracking: Each work order records whether it caused machine downtime — giving management data to prioritise reliability improvements.

Compliance & Metering

Never Miss a License Renewal or Service Milestone Again

JMP uses Cryotos Expiration Reminders to stay ahead of regulatory and service deadlines. The system automatically alerts the team before a vehicle license lapses, a forklift load test comes due, or a jack palette's annual service window opens.

Meanwhile, the Meter Reading module captures real-world usage data to trigger condition-based maintenance.

  • Expiration Reminders: Vehicle license renewal, forklift engine service, yearly forklift load test, and jack palette annual service — all tracked with automatic advance notifications.
  • Meter Readings: Car mileage, forklift service hours, Hino Truck service reading, and Ford Ranger mileage logged regularly to trigger usage-based PM schedules.

Inventory & Cost Tracking

Spare Parts and True Maintenance Costs — Visible at a Glance

JMP tracks critical consumables through the Cryotos Inventory module, keeping stock levels visible and reorder points clear. Every work order also rolls up a complete cost picture — parts consumed, labour hours, and any additional expenses — so management knows exactly what each asset costs to maintain.

  • Piston Blade Holder  —  Stock-tracked consumable
  • Log Slitter Blade  —  High-wear replacement part
  • Flat Cut Knife  —  Production-critical spare
    💰 Every work order captures three cost layers — inventory cost (parts consumed), labour cost (technician hours), and additional cost (third-party services, rentals) — giving JMP a true total of maintenance per asset.

Results

What Changed After Going Live on Cryotos

Within the first few months, JMP saw measurable improvements across safety compliance, downtime visibility, and cost control.

100% Daily safety inspections completed digitally with photo evidence
Zero Missed license renewals or overdue load tests since adoption
Full Visibility Into downtime-causing work orders and true maintenance cost per asset

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