2026 Essential Automation Maintenance Tips: For Warehousing and Logistics

Warehouse automation has transformed the way logistics and warehouse operations function, and it continues to evolve rapidly, offering new opportunities to improve efficiency, speed, and accuracy.

However, even the most advanced automation systems, such as AGVs and AMRs, require professional maintenance and servicing to ensure they operate at peak performance year-round.

Heading into 2026, investing time and resources in maintenance is highly recommended by our team at Diamond Phoenix Automation.

Following our automation maintenance tips (below) will help to ensure workplace safety, reduce costs, and minimise downtime.

Here are essential automation maintenance tips for the year ahead:

• Schedule professional servicing
• Keep systems clean
• Inspect safety systems frequently
• Monitor automated equipment
• Track performance metrics
• Train and engage your team
• Plan for seasonal peaks

Call us today at 01908 592354 or use our contact form to arrange a free consultation.

Read on as we explore each essential maintenance tip in more detail…

1. Schedule Professional Servicing

Preventative maintenance and regular servicing are imperative to ensure your warehouse operations and automation systems are reliable all year round.

Scheduling professional servicing with Diamond Phoenix Automation can help to extend equipment lifespan, prevent unexpected downtime, and maintain consistent throughput. Our expert team provides comprehensive servicing for all types of conveyor systems and automation solutions.

Here's what our servicing typically includes:

• Full Mechanical Inspection
• Electrical System Testing
• Cleaning & Lubrication
• Repairs & Upgrades
• Operator Support & Training

2. Keep Systems Clean

Debris, dust, and spills can easily cause jams, increase wear, and reduce system efficiency if not addressed regularly. It’s important to clean conveyor belts, rollers, sensors, scanners, sortation equipment, and other handling systems consistently. Regular cleaning helps prevent operational interruptions and keeps your warehouse running smoothly.

3. Inspect Systems Frequently

Modern automation systems are highly effective, but they still require regular inspections to protect both staff and products. At Diamond Phoenix Automation, we recommend routine checks of emergency stop buttons, light curtains, sensors, safety guards, and other critical safety mechanisms.

Conducting frequent inspections not only helps ensure compliance with health and safety regulations but also reduces the risk of accidents, keeping your warehouse a safer and more reliable environment all year round.

4. Monitor Automated Equipment

Automated systems, such as AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) and AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), require careful attention to ensure they perform to their maximum capacity with minimal delay or disruption.

There are a number of key actions you can take to monitor robotics and automation equipment.

These include:

• Software updates and firmware upgrades
• Battery health checks
• Logging operational data for early detection of faults
• Proactive monitoring ensures smooth, uninterrupted operations

5. Track Performance Metrics

An underrated yet highly recommended automation maintenance tip for 2026 is to track performance metrics across all automation systems and solutions.

By collecting and analysing data from your automated systems, you can help to predict maintenance needs before problems occur in real time. You should consider tracking measurable insights including downtime patterns, equipment usage levels, and system errors. As a result of this proactive approach, you can expect to reduce emergency repairs.

6. Train and Engage Your Team

Even fully automated warehouses rely on skilled human oversight, which makes proper training essential. Your team should understand how to operate individual systems as well as the warehouse as a whole.

Staff need to know how to troubleshoot minor issues safely, which can prevent costly downtime and save thousands of pounds.

They should also be able to identify early signs of wear or malfunction and consistently follow maintenance procedures.

Investing in training not only prevents problems but also creates a culture of accountability and efficiency throughout your warehouse.

7. Plan for Seasonal Peaks

It's extremely common for warehouses to experience volume spikes during seasonal periods such as Christmas season. Fortunately, there are things within your control that you can do to prevent stress on equipment. Proper preparation reduces downtime and keeps operations running smoothly.

Here's what we recommend:

• Conduct maintenance checks before peak seasons
• Ensure all systems are operating at full capacity
• Schedule additional monitoring during high-volume periods

Contact Diamond Phoenix Automation

Prioritising consistent maintenance is important for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in warehouse and logistics automation.

By implementing all our essential automation maintenance tips, including using Diamond Phoenix Automation for professional servicing, you can ensure your systems are ready for the demands of 2026 and beyond.

Call us today at 01908 103026 or use our contact form to arrange professional conveyor servicing.