u/Mechanical_Witch

Hey all, really quick question from anyone seasoned with PM programs.

I work in a paper mill and got volun-told to be the full time PM person several months ago. Our mill already does vibration and oil analysis. My role is mainly visual. I have weekly, bi-weekly and monthly routes checking our equipment and sometimes shooting temperatures on pumps, motors etc...

My question is: does anyone have any advice or ideas of catching equipment failure ahead of time? Maybe different or obscure tools that could be used?

I feel like the temp gun, my hand and screwdriver are the extent of what I use and I feel there should be better options...