What maintenance records should I keep for refractory equipment?

Useful records include tonnage processed or operating hours per machine, wear part replacement history and dates, and any recurring fault patterns noted during inspections, since this data allows a maintenance team to predict the next required wear part replacement rather than discovering the need mid-campaign. Even a simple spreadsheet log, reviewed before each major shutdown, moves a maintenance program from reactive to planned. Sparkline Group can help set up this kind of tracking system for clients transitioning to a more structured maintenance approach. Good records are one of the most cost-effective tools available to a maintenance team.