- Monitors equipment condition and performance to identify potential failures early. - Uses sensors, data analysis, and algorithms to predict and prevent breakdowns. - Example: Vibration analysis on machinery to detect anomalies.
Preventive Maintenance
- Regular inspections and scheduled repairs to prevent failures before they occur. - Based on manufacturer recommendations, industry standards, or historical data. - Example: Routine oil changes and filter replacements.
Corrective Maintenance
- Responds to and repairs equipment after it has failed. - Focuses on restoring functionality and preventing further damage. - Example: Replacing a faulty component or repairing a broken machine.
Condition-Based Maintenance
- Monitors equipment condition in real-time and triggers maintenance actions only when necessary. - Uses condition monitoring tools, such as sensors, cameras, or thermal imaging. - Example: Monitoring oil level and temperature to predict the need for lubrication.
Time-Based Maintenance
- Performs maintenance based on a fixed schedule or time interval. - Ignores equipment condition and relies on predetermined intervals. - Example: Monthly boiler inspections.
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
- Focuses on identifying and mitigating potential failures that could affect safety, production, or revenue. - Uses a risk-based approach to prioritize maintenance tasks. - Example: Analyzing failure modes and effects to develop specific maintenance strategies.
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- A holistic approach that involves all employees in maintaining equipment. - Emphasizes continuous improvement and equipment ownership. - Example: Operators performing daily inspections and cleaning.
Other Types
- Emergency Maintenance: Immediate repairs to prevent or mitigate serious consequences. - Overhaul Maintenance: Major repairs or replacements that extend the life of equipment. - Reactive Maintenance: Waiting for equipment to fail before taking action. - Remote Maintenance: Using technology to diagnose and repair equipment remotely.