Instrument Spare Parts List and Reorder Check Template
Keep track of instrument spares: what is in stock, where it is used, the minimum level and when to reorder. The sheet flags items at or below minimum stock and totals the stock value.
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- Template sheet, blank and ready
- Example sheet, filled in
- 166 built in formulas
- A4 landscape print setup
- Works in Excel, Google Sheets and LibreOffice
Preview of the Filled Example
This is the Example sheet from the download, so you can see exactly how the completed instrument spare parts list and reorder check looks.
Spares
| No | Item | Part number | Used on (tags) | On hand | Minimum | Reorder qty | Critical? | Status | Unit price | Stock value | Lead time (weeks) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pressure transmitter, 0 to 16 bar, HART | PT 16B H | PT 1101 A/B/C, PT 2101 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Yes | OK | 65,000 | 130,000 | 6 | |
| 2 | Positioner, digital, HART | POS DVC | FV 3101, TV 2101 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Yes | REORDER | 120,000 | 120,000 | 10 | |
| 3 | pH electrode | PH E01 | AT 5101 | 3 | 2 | 4 | No | OK | 18,000 | 54,000 | 3 | |
| 4 | Solenoid valve 24 V DC, Ex | SOV 24 | XV 4101, XV 1101 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Yes | REORDER | 42,000 | 0 | 8 |
About the Instrument Spare Parts List and Reorder Check
Running out of a critical spare turns a one hour repair into a week of downtime. A simple list with minimum stock and reorder flags, linked to the tags each spare serves, keeps the right parts on the shelf without tying up money in excess stock.
How to fill in this template
- List each spare with part number and the tags it serves.
- Set a minimum stock from criticality, failure history and lead time.
- Update quantities at each issue and stock check.
- Items at or below minimum show REORDER; critical items need priority.
- Review minimum levels yearly.
What the formulas do
- Status REORDER when on hand ≤ minimum.
- Stock value = on hand × unit price.
- Totals at the bottom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set minimum stock?
Consider how critical the instrument is, how often it fails and the supplier lead time. Critical items with long lead times need at least one on the shelf.
Why list the tags each spare serves?
It shows which spares are shared, avoiding duplicates, and which instruments have no spare.
What is a critical spare?
A part whose absence would stop production or leave a safety function unavailable.
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