Through 7 small examples, you will immediately understand what TPM visual management is

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Visual management, also known as visual control, involves making equipment inspection items visible through employees’ improvement activities, thereby making items that are difficult to observe easier to see and those that are hard to implement easier to carry out. Below are some typical examples of visual management improvements, in the hope of providing inspiration to readers. Case 1: Indications of normal and abnormal ranges for pressure gauges, thermometers, etc. From the diagram, it is easy to see at a glance whether the readings of instruments such as pressure gauges and thermometers fall within the normal range. http://www.999bang.net/FileUpload/image/20180103/1303.png Visual management using gauge pointers – Case 2: Visual management of pipelines. With indications of flow direction and the type of fluid, it is possible to **improve response efficiency** in case of problems. http://www.999bang.net/FileUpload/image/20180103/1304.png Visualization of pipeline fluids and flow direction – Case 3: Indication of valve open/closed status. A switch (scale) indicator is installed on each valve, making it easy to determine whether each valve is in the correct state and helping to avoid operational errors. http://www.999bang.net/FileUpload/image/20180103/1305.png Visual management of valve opening and closing – Case 4: Tracking of maintenance tools. The shape of each tool is drawn beneath it; when a tool is taken, this is immediately visible. Additionally, when users pick up a tool, they attach a tag with their name, making it clear where the tool is located. http://www.999bang.net/FileUpload/image/20180103/1306.png Management of tool locations – Case 5: Visual management of files. The advantages of using visual management for file cabinets are self-evident, and it also provides a fresh look. http://www.999bang.net/FileUpload/image/20180103/1307.png Visual management of file cabinets – Case 6: Setting up inspection paths. In areas where there are many devices, it is advisable to establish inspection paths; this can be done by marking lines on the floor or setting up signs to guide people. Along these inspection paths, several inspection stations can be established based on the locations of the devices that need to be inspected. The image below shows the floor condition in a company’s generator room after marking the inspection passages. http://www.999bang.net/FileUpload/image/20180103/1308.png Equipment inspection route (inspection path) http://www.999bang.net/FileUpload/image/20180103/1309.png Equipment inspection path Case 7: Visual management improvements through small creative ideas. Such creative improvements may not seem to bring much benefit in terms of equipment management and efficiency improvement, but they help to beautify the work environment and stimulate employees’ interest in working and making improvements. The image below shows a minor improvement in which exposed pipes on a wall are \"covered\" with beautiful green plants. http://www.999bang.net/FileUpload/image/20180103/1310.png Enhancing the flaws on the walls – being able to beautify the environment in this way is a concrete manifestation of the employees’ creativity.