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Practical writing on Preventive Maintenance
PM programs, condition-based and predictive maintenance, FMEA, and maintenance strategy that lasts.
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ArticleWhat is Corrective Maintenance?
Corrective maintenance is a vital part of any PM program. Learn what it is, when to use it, and how to manage cost and risk effectively.
ArticleWhat are maintenance strategies?
Learn the difference between maintenance philosophy, strategy, and maintenance type, and why using the right mix is key to reliable plant performance.
ArticleWhat is Predictive Maintenance?
Predictive maintenance helps prevent unexpected failures. Learn how it works, when to use it, and how it fits into a modern reliability strategy.
ArticleA complete guide to Condition-Based Maintenance
Find out what condition-based maintenance is, how it works, and when it’s the right strategy for optimising reliability.
ArticleThe Waddington effect
The Waddington Effect shows how too much maintenance can actually lead to more failures. Learn how to optimise PM for reliability, not disruption.
ArticleRCM’s bad reputation
RCM often gets a bad reputation, but not because it doesn’t work. Discover the real reasons why RCM fails and how to make it deliver results.
ArticleRisk-based criticality: a time waster
Risk-based criticality takes time but gives little value. Learn a simpler, faster way to identify critical assets without wasting resources.
ArticleMaster the basics: your key to tech success
Technology won’t fix poor maintenance. Learn why mastering the basics is essential to plant reliability and long-term success.
ArticleYou can’t maintain your way to reliability
Doing more maintenance doesn’t guarantee reliability. Learn why smart strategy, not just more work, is the key to building a reliable plant.
Article5 mistakes in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Avoid these 5 common mistakes in RCM that derail your maintenance strategy. Learn how to apply Reliability Centered Maintenance the right way.
ArticleWhat is Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)?
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) helps you build a safe, cost-effective PM program. Learn how it works and when to apply it in your plant.
ArticleWhat is Risk-Based Maintenance (RBM)?
Risk-Based Maintenance helps you prioritise limited resources. Learn how it works and when to use it to reduce failure risk and improve reliability.
FeaturedArticleThe 9 types of maintenance: how to choose the right maintenance strategy
Discover the 9 types of maintenance and how they fit into preventive and corrective strategies. Learn when each applies in practice.
ArticleWhat is Time-Based Maintenance (TBM)?
Time-based maintenance isn’t always effective. Learn when to use it, when to avoid it, and how to apply it correctly to protect your assets.
ArticleHidden failures in maintenance
Hidden failures can go undetected for years. Learn how to identify these silent threats and prevent them from undermining plant reliability.
ArticleFailures vs. functional failures vs. failure modes vs. failure mechanism
Confused by failure terms? Learn the difference between failures, functional failures, failure modes, and mechanisms, explained simply and clearly.
ArticleStop trying to fix everything
Not every failure needs fixing. Learn how to focus your maintenance efforts on what truly matters to improve reliability and reduce wasted effort
ArticleThe 5 types of Preventive Maintenance
Explore the 5 types of preventive maintenance, when to use each, and how they help reduce failures, cut costs, and improve equipment reliability.
ArticleHigh-cost ≠ high reliability
Spending more doesn’t mean better reliability. Learn why high costs often hide inefficiencies, and how to achieve reliability without overspending.
FeaturedArticleIs your Preventive Maintenance even worth doing?
Not all PM tasks add value. Learn how to evaluate and improve your preventive maintenance program to stop wasting time and resources.
FeaturedArticleWhy the FMEA is my equipment not reliable?
Learn how to use FMEA to analyse failure modes and prevent equipment breakdowns with targeted, effective maintenance tasks.
ArticleHow to improve Preventive Maintenance programs in 6 steps
Discover 6 practical steps to improve your preventive maintenance program and reduce failures, costs, and unplanned downtime.
FeaturedArticle9 principles for effective PM programs - based on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Learn the 9 core principles derived from Reliability Centered Maintenance and how to use these to create effective and efficient PM programs. Less maintenance, more reliability.