--- title: 3 Mixer and Blender Parts to Keep on Hand to Avoid Downtime description: What three parts should you keep on hand if you want to avoid a repair emergency and unwanted downtime with a mixer or blender? Read this blog to find out. image: https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/3%20Mixer%20Parts%20to%20Keep%20in%20Stock.jpg --- [![](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/GGC2021/Blog_GGC_2021/images/marion_logo.png)](https://www.marionsolutions.com) 3 Mixer and Blender Parts to Keep on Hand to Avoid Downtime [Home](https://www.marionsolutions.com/) › [Blog](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog) › 3 Mixer and Blender Parts to Keep on Hand to Avoid Downtime # 3 Mixer and Blender Parts to Keep on Hand to Avoid Downtime February 20, 2024 Topics: [Aftermarket & Spare Parts](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/aftermarket-spare-parts) , [Mixers](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/mixers) , [Blenders](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/blenders) Share [mailto:?subject=](mailto:?subject=) ![3 Mixer Parts to Keep in Stock](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3%20Mixer%20Parts%20to%20Keep%20in%20Stock.jpg?width=766&height=556&name=3%20Mixer%20Parts%20to%20Keep%20in%20Stock.jpg)When it comes to processing equipment like mixers and blenders, it’s often not a question of if, but when a crucial component will start to wear out. The impact of downtime can be substantial, eating up 1-10% of production time, according to [Processing Magazine.](https://www.processingmagazine.com/maintenance-safety/article/15587070/5-key-enablers-to-better-plant-performance) Overall, downtime costs industrial manufacturers [as much as $50 billion a year](https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/process-and-operations/us-cons-predictive-maintenance.pdf). To avoid dips in equipment performance and repairs that result in costly downtime, you’ll want to keep a few key replacement parts in stock. Here are three common parts that should be in the storage room of any facility: 1. ** ****Bearings **By some estimates, up to 60% of equipment breakdowns in a facility involve bearing wear, so having replacement bearings in stock is crucial. As a wearable part, there are many factors that may cause a bearing to fail including design, quality, storage and handling, installation and alignment, and lubrication. 1. **Motors **Even if you never experience a motor failure, the cost of downtime alone is worth having a spare motor. Power quality, excessive loads, misalignment with the motor drive shaft and bearing wear are among the factors that can lead to a motor failure, which can bring production (and revenue) to a halt. 1. ** ****Gearboxes **Some of the most common forms of gearbox failure include under or over lubrication, using the wrong lubricant by mistake and contamination. Gear misalignment and overloading are other potential issues that can cause premature wear and tear. Because the chances a failing gearbox will stop production are more than likely, it’s wise to add extra gearboxes to your parts inventory. The three parts covered above can quite literally mean the difference between a simple repair and an unplanned emergency. If you can quickly access these parts, you’ll be in an ideal position to keep your equipment in good working order. If not, then you’ll be counting the lost production hours – and profits – until the part gets delivered to your door and installed.    [![Order Parts](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5212366/02169bd2-91f1-49e2-a224-cd5b8451a26b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5212366/02169bd2-91f1-49e2-a224-cd5b8451a26b) **Want more education on servicing processing equipment?** **Check out these resources:** ** ** - Read related articles: [“6 Things to Check Before Ordering Processing Equipment Parts” ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/6-things-to-check-before-ordering-processing-equipment-parts) [“The 3 Most Common Processing Equipment Installation Mistakes”](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/the-3-most-common-processing-equipment-installation-mistakes) [“When Refurbishing Makes More Sense than Buying New”](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/when-does-refurbishing-make-more-sense-than-buying-new) - [Learn How Marion’s Field Service Team Can Help You](https://www.marionsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/marion-answering-the-call.pdf) - [Visit Marion’s Aftermarket Parts page ](https://www.marionsolutions.com/aftermarket-parts) - [Reach out to our experts with any specific questions or inquire about a service contract   ](https://www.marionsolutions.com/contact/) Topics: [Aftermarket & Spare Parts](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/aftermarket-spare-parts) , [Mixers](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/mixers) , [Blenders](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/blenders) ## Subscribe ## Topics [All Posts (67)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog) - [Mixers (43)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/mixers) - [Blenders (25)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/blenders) All Topics           ** - [Mixers (43)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/mixers) - [Blenders (25)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/blenders) - [Dryers and Thermal Processors (18)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/dryers-and-thermal-processors) - [Food & Beverage Industry (13)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/food-beverage-industry) - [Aftermarket & Spare Parts (10)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/aftermarket-spare-parts) - [Announcements (6)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/announcements) - [Service/Maintenance (6)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/service-maintenance) - [Cleaning and Sanitation (3)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/cleaning-and-sanitation) - [Equipment Retrofiting (3)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/equipment-retrofiting) - [Cannabis & Hemp Industry (2)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/cannabis-hemp-industry) - [Equipment Testing (2)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/equipment-testing) - [Lump Breakers (2)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/lump-breakers) - [Pet Food Industry (2)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/pet-food-industry) - [Biomass Industry (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/biomass-industry) - [Centrifugal Sifters (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/centrifugal-sifters) - [Chemicals Industry (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/chemicals-industry) - [Choppers (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/choppers) - [Clean-in-Place Systems (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/clean-in-place-systems) - [Coffee Industry (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/coffee-industry) - [Distillery & Brewery (1)](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/tag/distillery-brewery) ## Recent Posts --- ## Recent Posts [![Opening event for Darwen UK Manufacturing](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/hubfs/Marion%20Process%20Solutions%20UK%20Opening%20-%20Blog%20Header.jpg) ](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/new-uk-facility-opening-event) ## [Marion Process Solutions and Partners Celebrate the Opening of a New UK Facility](https://blog.marionsolutions.com/blog/new-uk-facility-opening-event) *March 24, 2023* Our new facility in Darwen, UK, was officially opened by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Brian Taylor, on 15th October. 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