An industrial robot and robot cell preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the industrial robot and robot cell fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for industrial robot and robot cell (obot cell), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as industrial robot, robot arm, 6 axis robot, robotic arm.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Industrial robot and robot cell preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check the cell for alarms, guards, light curtains and gripper operation; check cables | 10 min |
| Weekly | Check tool changer, end effector, cables and dress pack for wear | 20 min |
| Monthly | Check the air supply, filter regulator and pneumatic fittings; clean the cell | 45 min |
| Quarterly | Check the robot controller fans, filters and backup batteries; check the teach pendant | 90 min |
| Half-yearly | Check the brake release on each axis; grease the reducers as per OEM hours | 180 min |
| Annual | Annual robot service as per OEM: replace backup batteries, grease or oil in the reducers, accuracy check and safety function test | 480 min |
Industrial robot and robot cell maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one industrial robot and robot cell needs about 107 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual robot service as per OEM: replace backup batteries, grease or oil in the reducers, accuracy check and safety function test” at 480 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1 | 10 min | 60.8 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 20 min | 17.3 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 45 min | 9.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 90 min | 6.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 180 min | 6.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 480 min | 8.0 h |
What goes wrong on an industrial robot and robot cell without preventive maintenance
- Reducer and gearbox wear
- Cable and dress-pack fatigue
- Backup battery depletion
- Gripper and tool faults
What to watch between services
- Axis noise and motor current
- Battery warning
- Position repeatability
Safety and statutory notes for industrial robot and robot cell maintenance
Work inside the cell only with the cell locked out and the robot in a safe state.
Where an industrial robot and robot cell preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
- Preventive maintenance schedule for automotive plants · maintenance software for automotive
- Preventive maintenance schedule for engineering and fabrication shops
- Preventive maintenance schedule for electronics manufacturing plants · maintenance software for electronics
- Preventive maintenance schedule for fmcg and consumer goods plants · maintenance software for fmcg
- Preventive maintenance schedule for packaging, paper and printing plants · maintenance software for packaging · maintenance software for paper and pulp
- Preventive maintenance schedule for plastics, rubber and polymer plants · maintenance software for plastics · maintenance software for tyre and rubber
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Run this industrial robot and robot cell schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should an industrial robot and robot cell be serviced?
In our schedule an industrial robot and robot cell has 6 tasks: 1 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual robot service as per OEM: replace backup batteries, grease or oil in the reducers, accuracy check and safety function test”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in industrial robot and robot cell preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check the cell for alarms, guards, light curtains and gripper operation; check cables”, “Check tool changer, end effector, cables and dress pack for wear”, “Check the air supply, filter regulator and pneumatic fittings; clean the cell”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does an industrial robot and robot cell need per year?
About 107 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free industrial robot and robot cell maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.