--- title: Industrial maintenance tips to prevent downtime description: Henkel is our partner in offering creative solutions to ensure that you can keep your plant and equipment operating smoothly. image: https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/Henkel.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/equipment-maintenance-operate-proactively#main-content) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) Search [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) 1 min read # Industrial maintenance tips to prevent downtime [![Picture of Loctite](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/Email%20Misc/Tamworth/Loctite_Logo.jpg) Loctite](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/author/loctite) : 16 May 2024 Industrial maintenance tips to prevent downtime 2:37 Mining, oil and gas, power generation, and wastewater treatment, equipment can take a beating. If left too long, missing repairs can lead to long periods of downtime to replace machinery, which could cost you hundreds and thousands of dollars in operation costs and a big reduction in working hours. While it might be tempting to wait until something breaks down to fix it, a little proactive maintenance of your plant and equipment could make a huge difference to your business profits and productivity. ### Training courses and workshops. [Henkel’s](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/henkel/b/558737)industrial maintenance training courses and maintenance reliability workshops offer in-depth knowledge of maintenance best practices and product applications. They aim to educate both new and experienced teams on selecting the right products and applying them effectively to save time, reduce costs and improve safety. ![Henkel (1)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Henkel%20(1).jpg?width=1000&height=350&name=Henkel%20(1).jpg) ### On-site surveys and maintenance reliability analyses [Henkel](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/henkel/b/558737)can help uncover inefficiencies and potential areas for improvement within your facility. Their on-site plant surveys and analyses focus on preventing common equipment failures, such as Threaded Fastener failures, Threaded Fittings leaks, shaft misalignment and gasket failure, through recommendations, hands-on training and expert advice. ### LOCTITE® products and application training programs Henkel offers [LOCTITE®](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/loctite/b/557636) products and services for maintaining operational efficiency, including adhesives, epoxies, sealants and coatings. From the automotive, aerospace and marine industries to oil & gas, wind energy, chemical processing and heavy machinery, their products can be used to bond, seal, repair cracks, coat pipelines and storage  tanks, and secure bolted joints and bearings. LOCTITE® also provides application training programs to tailor your maintenance solutions to your business needs. Neil, Board of Henkel Australia says, > *“We see time and time again the value of quality training across many customer operations. The impact of such can be measured in a couple of ways - increased availability of plant and equipment by reducing unplanned down time, and by providing customers with best practice application techniques and safe use of Loctite Adhesive technologies, the process is simple. Our application engineers would conduct a customer site visit to understand specific needs and challenges, and tailor a training session designed to significantly reduce the risk of chronic equipment failure. It’s about helping our customers achieve a ‘World Class Maintenance’ standard.”* [![04520202](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/04520202.jpg)](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/gasket-material-packing-fluid-sealing/bandages-anti-corrosive-pipe-repair/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit-4-quot-mixed-for-pipe-diameter-up-to-102-mm/p/04520202) [**[LOCTITE PC 5070 PRO Pipe Repair Kit - Up to 102 mm](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/gasket-material-packing-fluid-sealing/bandages-anti-corrosive-pipe-repair/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit-4-quot-mixed-for-pipe-diameter-up-to-102-mm/p/04520202)**](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/gasket-material-packing-fluid-sealing/bandages-anti-corrosive-pipe-repair/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit-4-quot-mixed-for-pipe-diameter-up-to-102-mm/p/04520202) [![04520202](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/04520202.jpg)](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/gasket-material-packing-fluid-sealing/bandages-anti-corrosive-pipe-repair/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit-2-quot-mixed-for-pipe-diameter-up-to-51-mm/p/04520219) [**[LOCTITE PC 5070 PRO Pipe Repair Kit - Up to 51 mm](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/gasket-material-packing-fluid-sealing/bandages-anti-corrosive-pipe-repair/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit-2-quot-mixed-for-pipe-diameter-up-to-51-mm/p/04520219)**](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/gasket-material-packing-fluid-sealing/bandages-anti-corrosive-pipe-repair/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit/loctite-pc-5070-pro-pipe-repair-kit-2-quot-mixed-for-pipe-diameter-up-to-51-mm/p/04520219) [SHOP LOCTITE](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/loctite/b/557636) [![](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/loctite.png?width=249&height=67&name=loctite.png)](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/loctite/b/557636)  [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/construction) [Automotive](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/automotive) [Logistics](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/logistics) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## **Read related articles** [![Minimising downtime with pipe repair solutions](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/DOPP4%20Loctite%20Header.jpg)](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/minimising-downtime-with-rapid-pipe-repair-solutions) #### [Minimising downtime with pipe repair solutions](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/minimising-downtime-with-rapid-pipe-repair-solutions) ![Picture of Loctite](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Email%20Misc/Tamworth/Loctite_Logo.jpg?width=30&name=Loctite_Logo.jpg) [Loctite](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/author/loctite) : 16 March 2026 Unplanned leaks don’t wait for scheduled shutdowns. 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