Preventative maintenance protects production performance long before a machine stops.

Production downtime caused by machinery failure is one of the most significant operational risks manufacturers face. That is why Comtec places such a strong focus on preventative maintenance across our injection moulding, robotics and automation business.

In practice, breakdowns rarely begin as a single dramatic event. More often, they emerge through gradual mechanical wear, hydraulic contamination, calibration drift, misalignment or component fatigue. Left unchecked, these conditions eventually affect machine stability, process consistency and part quality.

At Comtec, our preventative maintenance approach is built around identifying these issues before they interrupt production. The goal is not simply to service equipment, but to preserve machine accuracy, operating stability and long-term reliability in line with documented OEM standards.

What Comtec checks across key platforms.

We apply this structured maintenance approach across Arburg injection moulding machines, Staubli robotic systems, Moretto material handling platforms and other integrated automation equipment.

For Arburg injection moulding machines, this includes:

For Staubli robotic systems and integrated automation cells, this includes:

• Mechanical axis inspection
• Repeatability verification
• Cable and harness assessment
• Controller diagnostics
• Safety system validation

For Moretto drying, dosing and material conveying systems, this includes:

• Dryer performance verification
• Dew point and temperature validation
• Dosing calibration
• System inspection and cleaning

By servicing equipment to documented OEM standards, machines are maintained within their designed operating specifications. This helps protect part quality, reduce process variation and extend service life.

Strong partnerships and technical standards.

Comtec has built long-standing relationships with a range of world-leading companies, supporting their installed equipment with preventative maintenance and technical service. These relationships reflect a long-term commitment to disciplined service standards and reliable local support.

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Reducing downtime and hidden cost.

Reactive repair increases operational uncertainty. Unexpected machine failure does not only stop production and disrupt delivery commitments. It can also create a range of secondary costs and process impacts.

Comtec's structured preventative maintenance process reduces these risks by identifying wear, instability and system drift before they escalate into breakdowns. The result is greater predictability in environments where production reliability is critical.

Supporting the installed base across Australia.

Australia has a substantial installed base of injection moulding machines, industrial robots and auxiliary equipment operating across medical, packaging, food-grade and technical manufacturing sectors. Much of this equipment will remain in service for many years.

With disciplined preventative maintenance programs, these machines can continue operating safely, efficiently and reliably well beyond their original service expectations.

At Comtec, preventative maintenance is not simply routine servicing. It is a proactive strategy to protect manufacturing capability, reduce downtime and maintain production performance across Australian industry.