Predictive and Preventive Maintenance

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Predictive and Preventive Maintenance

Overview

Predictive & Preventive maintenance services (PM) are a proactive approach to maintenance that aims to prevent equipment, machinery, and systems from an unexpected breakdown that cause high repair costs and time wastes during production or operation.

The primary goal of predictive & preventive maintenance is to maximize the lifespan of assets, minimize unplanned downtime, and reduce overall maintenance & repair costs.

• Continuous Process and Improvement
• Prevent Unexpected Downtime
• 7/24 Service Intervention and Availability
• Customized offers
• Remote Condition Monitoring

Key Aspects of Predictive & Preventive Maintenance

Scheduled Inspections: Regular inspections are conducted on equipment and machinery to identify any signs of wear, damage, or potential issues. These inspections are typically scheduled at predetermined intervals, such as daily, weekly, monthly, or annually.

Scheduled Maintenance Tasks:
Preventive maintenance plans include a list of scheduled maintenance tasks according to products aging life cycle, such as component replacement, filter replacement, thermal greases reconditioning and dust cleaning etc. These tasks are designed to address known issues and extend the life of equipment based on a product-specific maintenance schedule.

Reports and Documentation: Detailed records of maintenance activities, including inspection results and repairs, are essential for tracking the history of each asset. This documentation helps in making informed decisions about maintenance priorities and predicting future maintenance needs.

Predictive Maintenance:
Utilizing modern technology like sensors and data analysis, some PM programs incorporate predictive maintenance techniques to predict when equipment is likely to fail. This allows maintenance teams to address issues before they cause unexpected  breakdown with production loss.

Safety Checks: Safety inspections are an important part of preventive maintenance, ensuring that equipment meets safety standards and does not pose any hazards to operators or the environment.

Cost-Benefit Site Surveys: Implementing preventive maintenance analysis including costs for labor, materials, and downtime for maintenance activities. It’s essential to balance these costs with the potential savings from reduced breakdowns and extended equipment performance and life.

Continuous Improvement: Thanks to Preventive maintenance programs, you can analyse life cycle of your assets by using maintenance data and feedback from operators. Thus can help identify areas for enhancement and optimization.

Compliance: In some industries, regulatory requirements and standards dictate the frequency and type of preventive maintenance that must be performed to ensure safety and compliance.