What is Preventive Maintenance? Why should every factory pay attention.
Last updated: 16 Dec 2024
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What is Preventive Maintenance?
Preventive Maintenance (PM) is a form of maintenance focused on inspecting, repairing, or replacing equipment within a factory at scheduled intervals to prevent failure or malfunctions. The key to preventive maintenance is performing these tasks regularly and thoroughly to ensure that all equipment is ready for operation. It also helps extend the lifespan of the equipment.
For example, if an equipment part has a minimum lifespan of 4,500 hours, the preventive maintenance plan would involve replacing the part at 4,400 hours to avoid potential failures in the production process, even though the part might still function beyond 4,500 hours.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Preventive Maintenance
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Preventive Maintenance (PM) is a form of maintenance focused on inspecting, repairing, or replacing equipment within a factory at scheduled intervals to prevent failure or malfunctions. The key to preventive maintenance is performing these tasks regularly and thoroughly to ensure that all equipment is ready for operation. It also helps extend the lifespan of the equipment.
For example, if an equipment part has a minimum lifespan of 4,500 hours, the preventive maintenance plan would involve replacing the part at 4,400 hours to avoid potential failures in the production process, even though the part might still function beyond 4,500 hours.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Preventive Maintenance
Advantages:
- Ensures continuous production: By planning the use of machinery and equipment over the long term, preventive maintenance helps workers know when equipment should be replaced, avoiding accidents or malfunctions due to age and expired warranties.
- Cost savings: Preventive maintenance helps reduce errors that could affect operations and overall costs, and it also extends the life of machinery and equipment, saving money in the long run.
Disadvantages:
- Non-real-time data: A significant drawback of preventive maintenance is time-related factors. Since it follows a strict plan, it lacks flexibility, meaning some equipment may be maintained too early or too late. It also cannot prevent unexpected machinery breakdowns.
- Time-consuming: Since preventive maintenance follows a set schedule, the factory needs to allocate time for maintenance. Sometimes, equipment is replaced or repaired even when it is still functioning properly
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