Don’t Let Downtime Derail You: The Importance of Maintenance

In the fast-paced world of metalworking and manufacturing, unexpected machinery failure isn’t just inconvenient, it’s costly. Downtime can lead to missed deadlines, disrupted workflows, and unplanned expenses. That’s why routine maintenance isn’t just good practice – it’s essential.

At Selmach, we understand the real-world impact of machinery being out of action. We always aim to support our machinery to the best of our abilities, to ensure optimal performance for our customers. It’s also why we strongly encourage all our customers to adopt a proactive maintenance approach and to schedule regular servicing with our expert team.

The Hidden Cost of Neglecting Maintenance

It’s easy to put off maintenance when everything seems to be running smoothly. But wear and tear is inevitable. Bearings degrade, hydraulic fluids lose effectiveness, filters clog—and if these issues go unchecked, they can quickly escalate into major mechanical failures.

When a breakdown occurs, the costs can snowball:

• Lost production time

• Emergency repair costs and call-out fees

• Potential damage to other machine components

• Delays to customer orders

• Reduced lifespan of your equipment

All of this can often be avoided with routine maintenance checks and servicing.

Time and time again we see that our customers who book in regular servicing with us experience less downtime and issues than customers who don’t.

Why Book Your Service with Selmach?

We don’t just supply machines – we support you throughout their lifetime. Our service engineers are fully trained and experienced in our entire product range, including machines from Morgan Rushworth, RVD, Sterling, Bianco and other leading brands. When you book a routine service with Selmach, you get:

• Prompt, professional service
• Genuine parts and consumables
• Detailed service reports
• Expert advice on machine care and maintenance
• Peace of mind

Thank you for coming to service our profiler. I would like to say that it is now perfect, in fact Guy is convinced it’s better than it’s ever been. THANK YOU.

Hadrian Spooner – HMS Engineering (Hereford) Ltd – Following a Service on their Ajan CNC Plasma Cutter

Why a Service Contract Makes Even More Sense

For businesses looking to take the stress out of machinery maintenance, our Service Contracts offer a cost-effective, hassle-free solution. Rather than relying on ad-hoc servicing, a contract gives you structured, scheduled support throughout the year, backed up by our expert team.

Here’s what a Service Contract with Selmach includes:

• Pre-planned routine servicing tailored to your machine’s usage and manufacturer recommendations

• Priority booking for service appointments and call-outs

• Preferential rates on labour and genuine replacement parts

• Scheduled downtime—so you can plan maintenance during quieter periods, avoiding costly disruption

• Compliance support, with documented service history for insurance or regulatory purposes

A Service Contract isn’t just about maintenance – it’s about making sure your operation runs smoothly and predictably, with no nasty surprises.

Whether you’re managing a single machine or an entire workshop, we can create a tailored contract that works for your business, your budget, and your production schedule.

Don’t wait for a breakdown to take action. Book your routine service with Selmach today and keep your machinery—and your business—moving.

Knowledge Base

We have an extensive collection of Knowledge Base Articles to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of your machinery, below are some of the key ones around maintenance.

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Please note that generally we only offer Service and Support on our machinery.