Preventive Maintenance
Most PM programs were never developed properly. Between 40% and 60% of the tasks in a typical program add little value. Build your program on the principles of Reliability Centered Maintenance and you prevent the failures that matter, with less maintenance rather than more.
Prevention versus consequences
Match every task to a failure mode and its consequence. If a task doesn't prevent a consequence you care about, cut it.
Replace fixed-time intrusive overhauls with condition-based tasks where they are more effective, cheaper, and less disruptive to production.
Use your own failure data and experience to set task frequencies, instead of copying OEM defaults and never reviewing them.
Going deeper
ArticleLearn 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.
ArticleDiscover 6 practical steps to improve your preventive maintenance program and reduce failures, costs, and unplanned downtime.
ArticleLearn how to use FMEA to analyse failure modes and prevent equipment breakdowns with targeted, effective maintenance tasks.
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ArticleCorrective 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.
ArticleLearn the difference between maintenance philosophy, strategy, and maintenance type, and why using the right mix is key to reliable plant performance.
ArticlePredictive maintenance helps prevent unexpected failures. Learn how it works, when to use it, and how it fits into a modern reliability strategy.
ArticleFind out what condition-based maintenance is, how it works, and when it’s the right strategy for optimising reliability.
ArticleThe Waddington Effect shows how too much maintenance can actually lead to more failures. Learn how to optimise PM for reliability, not disruption.
ArticleRCM 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 takes time but gives little value. Learn a simpler, faster way to identify critical assets without wasting resources.
ArticleTechnology won’t fix poor maintenance. Learn why mastering the basics is essential to plant reliability and long-term success.
ArticleDoing more maintenance doesn’t guarantee reliability. Learn why smart strategy, not just more work, is the key to building a reliable plant.
ArticleAvoid these 5 common mistakes in RCM that derail your maintenance strategy. Learn how to apply Reliability Centered Maintenance the right way.
ArticleReliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) helps you build a safe, cost-effective PM program. Learn how it works and when to apply it in your plant.
ArticleRisk-Based Maintenance helps you prioritise limited resources. Learn how it works and when to use it to reduce failure risk and improve reliability.
ArticleDiscover the 9 types of maintenance and how they fit into preventive and corrective strategies. Learn when each applies in practice.
ArticleTime-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 can go undetected for years. Learn how to identify these silent threats and prevent them from undermining plant reliability.
ArticleConfused by failure terms? Learn the difference between failures, functional failures, failure modes, and mechanisms, explained simply and clearly.
ArticleNot every failure needs fixing. Learn how to focus your maintenance efforts on what truly matters to improve reliability and reduce wasted effort
ArticleExplore the 5 types of preventive maintenance, when to use each, and how they help reduce failures, cut costs, and improve equipment reliability.
ArticleSpending more doesn’t mean better reliability. Learn why high costs often hide inefficiencies, and how to achieve reliability without overspending.
ArticleNot all PM tasks add value. Learn how to evaluate and improve your preventive maintenance program to stop wasting time and resources.
ArticleLearn how to use FMEA to analyse failure modes and prevent equipment breakdowns with targeted, effective maintenance tasks.
ArticleDiscover 6 practical steps to improve your preventive maintenance program and reduce failures, costs, and unplanned downtime.
ArticleLearn 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.
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