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One-Stop Service Boosts Efficiency in Rubber Processing Maintenance

Written by Heike Pfaffl | Aug 21, 2025 6:00:00 AM

One-Stop Service: All Machines, One Appointment

Modern rubber processing is a complex process that encompasses various machines from different manufacturers. Production managers face the daily challenge of efficiently operating and maintaining a heterogeneous machine park. The solution lies in a well-conceived one-stop service concept that unites all maintenance requirements under one roof.

 

The Challenge of Modern Production Lines

Your production line: A mixing mill from DEGUMA, an internal mixer from Pomini Farrel, calenders from Fontjine, presses from Wickert, and extruders from Troester. Five different machines traditionally mean five different service hotlines and five different appointment calendars.

The reality in rubber processing:

  • Mixing mill service: Call to manufacturer A
  • Mixer maintenance: Call to manufacturer B
  • Press problem: Call to manufacturer C
  • Spare parts: Coordinate multiple different suppliers

The result: High coordination effort, unplannable costs, and avoidable production downtime that significantly impair the efficiency of your rubber processing.

 

One-Stop Service as a Solution for Machine Maintenance

A professional one-stop service revolutionizes machine maintenance in rubber processing by bundling all service functions with a single point of contact. This approach offers production managers four decisive advantages:

1. Cross-Manufacturer Competence

DEGUMA possesses comprehensive expertise for machines from all known European and international manufacturers in rubber, rubber, plastic, and silicone processing. This includes the entire machine park from mixing mills to calenders, mixers, extruders, and presses, to laboratory machines, cutting machines, extrusion lines, special machines, and mold carriers, regardless of the machine manufacturer.*

2. Appointment Optimization and Coordination Efficiency

Instead of coordinating four different service appointments, production managers now coordinate only a single appointment for their complete production line. Service technicians maintain all machines in one go, which significantly increases planning efficiency and reduces administrative burdens.

3. Cost Transparency and Planning Security

DEGUMA care concepts work with flat-rate prices that include all operating supplies and maintenance parts. Hidden costs for travel or labor time are eliminated, allowing operators to precisely plan their maintenance budgets. Additionally, there are up to 15% discounts on machines and spare parts when booking a DEGUMA care premium package.

4. Minimization of Production Downtime

Through bundled maintenance appointments, production shutdowns are significantly reduced. The continuous availability of the production line maximizes utilization and increases the profitability of rubber processing.

 

Service Packages for Different Requirements

The one-stop service is available with different services in various packages that are oriented to the specific requirements of rubber processing:

basic Package for Standard Requirements:

  • Annual maintenance, inspection, and upkeep
  • Free telephone hotline during business hours
  • Free remote maintenance
  • Service deployment within 72 hours
  • Further details


plus Package for Increased Requirements:

  • Semi-annual maintenance, inspection, and upkeep
  • Free telephone hotline during business hours
  • Reduced response time to 48 hours
  • 10% discount on all additional services, machines, and spare parts
  • Further details

 

premium Package for Highest Standards:

  • Semi-annual maintenance, inspection, and upkeep
  • Free telephone hotline during business hours
  • Reduced response time to 24 hours, priority status for emergencies
  • 15% discount on all additional services, machines, and spare parts
  • Further details

 

Comprehensive Manufacturer Expertise in Material Processing

The diversity of machine manufacturers in rubber, rubber, plastic, and silicone processing is impressive. From traditional German manufacturers like Berstorff, Troester, and Werner & Pfleiderer to international market leaders like KraussMaffei, Engel, and Farrel Bridge, to specialized providers like Desma, Fontijne, or Monsanto, each manufacturer brings its own technologies and maintenance requirements.

Important Machine Manufacturers by Application Areas:

Mixers and Internal Mixers: Pomini Farrel, Farrel Bridge, Henschel, Lödige, Buzuluk, Ermafa

Mixing Mills: Kleinewefers, Collin, Troester, Berstorff, Barwell, Gerlach, DEGUMA

Calenders: Kleinewefers, Barwell, Collin, Meccaniche Moderne, Pugno

Extruders: KraussMaffei, Bausano, Collin, Werner & Pfleiderer, Battenfeld, Engel, Berstorff

Presses: Fontijne, Dieffenbacher, Luigart, Desma, Klöckner Desma, Schwing, Siempelkamp

Injection Molding Machines: Engel, KraussMaffei, Battenfeld, Desma, LWB Steinl

Cutting Machines: Dreher, Weber, Zerma, Drechsler, Scholz, DEGUMA

Laboratory Machines: Haake, Göttfert, Monsanto, Mettler, Zwick, DEGUMA

Extrusion Lines: Troester, Berstorff, KraussMaffei, Collin, Bausano

Conveying and Automation Technology: Kannegiesser, Jöst, Papenmeier, Herbold, Spühl

Special Machines and Plant Technology: Alpine, Hosokawa Alpine, Schwabenthan, Siempelkamp, LWB Steinl, B&K, Bastian, Colmec, Comerio Ercole, Condux, Deckel, Draftex, Eisenwerk Arndt, Hampden, Heidenhain, Heuser, Iddon, Klöckner ER-WE-PA, Krupp, Lloyd, Loiselet, MATech, Max Müller, Reinbold, Rodolfo Comerio, Roggemann, Rubicon, Scheuer, Schön + Cie, Tech Pro, Trusioma, Vötsch, Zettelmeyer, ZW Hydraulik

 

Processed Materials Include:

  • Rubber for tires, seals, and technical rubber parts
  • Rubber in various formulations
  • Plastics like PVC, PP, PE, and compounds
  • Silicone for high-temperature-resistant applications

 

Comprehensive Maintenance Services in Material Processing

Machine maintenance in rubber, rubber, plastic, and silicone processing encompasses specific activities that are oriented to the special requirements of various materials and machine types:

Standard Maintenance Includes:

  • Wear measurements on critical components of mixing mills, calenders, and extruders
  • Seal replacement and leak testing on presses and injection molding machines
  • Oil level checks on gearboxes and drive wheels of all machine types
  • Inspection of lubrication lines for clearance
  • Hydraulic system inspections and valve maintenance
  • Safety device function testing
  • Calibration of laboratory machines and measuring instruments
  • Maintenance of cutting tools and extrusion line components
  • Special cleaning procedures for silicone and high-temperature applications

This systematic approach ensures optimal function of all machines in rubber, synthetic rubber, plastic, and silicone processing and prevents costly failures.

 

Economic Advantages for Production Companies

One-stop service concepts in machine maintenance generate measurable economic advantages for rubber processing companies. Operations managers experience coordination effort reductions of up to 60% and significantly reduced downtime.

Long-term Advantages Include:

  • Maintaining the best possible machine condition
  • Prevention of malfunctions through early needs assessment
  • Plannable maintenance costs without surprises
  • Savings on internal personnel for coordination tasks
  • Increase in service life and resale value of machines

 

Technical Competence and Machine Safety

DEGUMA possesses specialized expertise in machine safety and continuously stays current with safety regulations. This is particularly crucial in rubber processing, as the machines used are subject to high safety requirements.

Technical documentation of all maintenance work creates transparency about machine condition and contains recommendations for preventive measures or necessary retrofits.

 

Implementation of the One-Stop Service Concept

The introduction of a one-stop service system begins with a comprehensive inventory of the existing machine park. All rubber processing machines are recorded, regardless of the original manufacturer.

 

The Implementation Process Includes:

  • Detailed analysis of existing maintenance structures
  • Individual calculation based on machine count and maintenance effort
  • Adjustment of service intervals to operational requirements
  • Appointment scheduling according to production workflows
  • Continuous optimization of maintenance processes

 

Future Perspectives of Machine Maintenance

Digitalization opens new possibilities for machine maintenance in rubber processing. Remote maintenance and predictive maintenance are increasingly becoming standard, allowing further reduction of unplanned failures.

DEGUMA integrates these technologies into their service concepts and offers production managers and operations managers expanded possibilities for optimizing their maintenance strategies.

 

Conclusion: Efficiency Improvement Through One-Stop Service

Machine maintenance in rubber processing requires specialized expertise and efficient coordination. One-stop service concepts offer production managers the opportunity to optimize their maintenance activities, reduce costs, and maximize the availability of their production lines.

Are you ready to optimize your machine maintenance? A professional one-stop service can significantly increase the efficiency of your rubber processing and drastically reduce your coordination effort.

 

Next Steps:

  • Schedule an obligation-free consultation appointment now
  • Request an inventory of your machine park
  • Have an individual service offer prepared
  • Benefit from the advantages of a well-conceived maintenance concept

The future of machine maintenance lies in the intelligent bundling of service functions, take advantage of this opportunity for your company.

Manufacturers from our service portfolio: Alpine, B&K, Barwell, BASF, Bastian, Battenfeld, Bausano, Berstorff, Buzuluk, Collin, Colmec, Comerio Ercole, Condux, Deckel, DEGUMA, Desma, Dieffenbacher, Draftex, Drechsler, Dreher, Eisenwerk Arndt, Engel, Ermafa, Farrel Bridge, Fontijne, Gerlach, Göttfert, Haake, Hampden, Heidenhain, Henschel, Herbold, Heuser, Hosokawa Alpine, Iddon, Jöst, Kannegiesser, Kleinewefers, Klöckner Desma, Klöckner ER-WE-PA, KraussMaffei, Krupp, Lloyd, LWB Steinl, Lödige, Loiselet, Luigart, MATech, Max Müller, Meccaniche Moderne, Mettler, Monsanto, Papenmeier, Pomini Farrel, Pugno, Reinbold, Rodolfo Comerio, Roggemann, Rubicon, Scheuer, Scholz, Schön + Cie, Schwabenthan, Schwing, Siempelkamp, Spühl, Tech Pro, Troester, Trusioma, Vötsch, Weber, Werner & Pfleiderer, Wickert, Zerma, Zettelmeyer, ZW Hydraulik, Zwick.