Can chain and sprocket inspection move from a fixed interval to a condition-based check?

Partly: part of the task converts to a condition and part stays on the calendar. Elongation converts to a measured value; sprocket tooth wear and lubrication condition still need a look.

What condition would trigger chain and sprocket inspection instead of the calendar?

Chain elongation above 2% of nominal pitch (3% for some drives), or chain temperature rising from friction

What evidence does chain and sprocket inspection produce for an ISO 55001 or ISO 45001 audit?

Elongation reading per chain with the replacement limit and date

Every task type · Mechanical

Chain and sprocket inspection

Chain wear is stretch, and stretch is a number. Measure it and replace on the number.

What does a chain and sprocket inspection involve?

Chain and sprocket inspection checks: chain elongation (% over a measured length), sprocket tooth profile. Observed by chain wear gauge; elongation sensor on critical conveyors. Elongation converts to a measured value; sprocket tooth wear and lubrication condition still need a look.

partly

part of the task converts to a condition and part stays on the calendar

Chain wear gauge; elongation sensor on critical conveyors

how the condition is observed

Mechanical

asset class

Condition that replaces the interval: Chain elongation above 2% of nominal pitch (3% for some drives), or chain temperature rising from friction
Reading that proves it: Chain elongation (% over a measured length), sprocket tooth profile
Why the interval stays: Elongation converts to a measured value; sprocket tooth wear and lubrication condition still need a look.
Evidence an auditor accepts: Elongation reading per chain with the replacement limit and date
First move: Mark a 10-pitch length on each chain and measure it with a rule; that is the whole method.

What it is evidence for

Clause references from the published standards text. A clause marked reference is named, not reproduced.

Calendar tasks a monitored condition could replace ISO 55001:2014 9.1 · ISO 55001:2014 8.1 · ISO 55001:2014 6.2.2 · ISO 55001:2014 8.2 · ISO 55001:2014 10.3 · ISO 45001:2018 8.1.3

ISO 55001:2014 9.1 Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation

The organization decides what is to be monitored and measured, which methods of monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation will give valid results, when monitoring and measuring take place, and when results are analysed and evaluated. It assesses and reports on how the assets perform, on how asset management perf...

Evidence an auditor accepts: Performance measurement framework covering asset, asset management and system performance; Condition, reliability and cost data with defined collection methods; Periodic performance reports (financial and non-financial)

ISO 55001:2014 8.1 Operational planning and control

The organization plans, carries out and controls the processes needed to satisfy requirements and to deliver three things: the asset management plans set out under 6.2, the actions on risks and opportunities decided under 6.1, and the preventive and corrective actions decided under clauses 10.1 and 10.2. It does so by ...

Evidence an auditor accepts: Procedures and work instructions for life-cycle activities (acquire, operate, maintain, renew, dispose); Process criteria and performance measures; Work records demonstrating activities carried out as planned

ISO 55001:2014 6.2.2 Planning to achieve asset management objectives

The organization joins up its planning for asset management objectives with the rest of its planning, including finance, human resources and other support functions. It sets up, documents and maintains asset management plans that state the method and criteria for making decisions, the processes and methods for managing...

Evidence an auditor accepts: Asset management plans per asset class or system with activities, resources, owners and dates; Documented decision-making method and criteria for prioritising activities; Life-cycle cost or whole-of-life models supporting the plans

ISO 55001:2014 8.2 Management of change

Before any planned change is made, whether temporary or permanent, that could affect whether the asset management objectives are met, its risks are assessed, and the organization makes sure those risks are handled as 6.1 and 6.2.2 require. It controls changes it has planned and reviews the consequences of changes that ...

Evidence an auditor accepts: Change management procedure covering assets, processes, organization and suppliers; Change risk assessments prior to implementation; Post-implementation reviews of unintended consequences

ISO 55001:2014 10.3 Continual improvement

The organization keeps making both its asset management and its system for it more suitable, more adequate and more effective.

Evidence an auditor accepts: Improvement register with sources (audits, reviews, performance analysis, incidents); Evidence of improvements implemented and their measured effect; Trend of performance measures over time

ISO 45001:2018 8.1.3 Management of change

The organization sets up processes to put in place, and keep under control, planned changes, temporary or permanent, that affect OH&S performance. These include: new products, services and processes, or alterations to existing ones (such as where workplaces are and what surrounds them, how work is organized, working co...

Evidence an auditor accepts: Management of change procedure covering all listed change types; Change risk assessments before implementation; Records of unintended changes reviewed and mitigated

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