Once the intensity of the end of year production period has passed, many processors begin to shift their focus toward the new season. The start of the year is an ideal moment to take a more strategic view of equipment care and to formalise a maintenance schedule that supports reliability throughout 2026.

This article moves beyond identifying immediate wear and instead focuses on building a structured plan that keeps your line performing consistently, no matter the challenges that arise during the season.

Why a preventative maintenance schedule matters

Unexpected breakdowns remain one of the most costly and disruptive events for any processing facility. A preventative approach significantly reduces this risk by addressing parts that are known to wear over time and by ensuring regular inspections throughout the year.

A preventative schedule supports you with:

• Predictable operating costs

• Extended equipment life

• Higher and more consistent throughput

• Fewer emergency repairs

• More stable production planning

Rather than reacting to issues when they occur, a set maintenance plan helps ensure your equipment receives the attention it needs at the right moment.

Creating a tailored plan for your operation

No two processing lines operate in the same way. Crop type, seasonal hours, throughput levels and building conditions all influence how often and how thoroughly equipment should be serviced.

Wyma’s Aftermarket team can help you map out a maintenance schedule that reflects your exact requirements. This typically includes:

• Annual or biannual full service inspections

• Mid season checkups based on crop or usage intensity

• Planned replacement of items with known service lifecycles

• Calibrations to maintain consistent product quality

• Regular health checks for critical automation components

This structured approach ensures that servicing is not only planned but prioritised in the areas that will have the greatest operational benefit.

Stabilise costs and support long term ROI

A well designed preventative schedule reduces unexpected repair costs and prevents avoidable downtime. It also supports stronger return on investment by extending the life of mechanical and electrical components and by maintaining the efficiency and reliability your operation depends on.

By planning servicing in advance, you can also secure preferred dates and avoid seasonal bottlenecks in technician availability. This ensures that maintenance takes place at the most convenient times for your production calendar.

Start the year with confidence

With the new season approaching, now is the right moment to look ahead and secure a structured maintenance plan for your line. By working with Wyma’s Aftermarket team, you can create a schedule that focuses on maximising reliability, protecting uptime and supporting year round performance.

Wyma’s service capability spans the world, with dedicated offices across Europe, Australia and New Zealand, supported by established service partners across the Americas and Asia. No customer is too far away. Whether support is delivered in person or via remote access, our teams can reach wherever they are needed to provide expert assistance.

If you would like help creating a tailored maintenance plan for 2026, our global service team is ready to support you.

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