Category: Condition Monitoring
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How to Implement Condition-Based Maintenance? A Step-by-Step Guide
/ read Share this article Achieving a successful Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) program goes beyond just adopting new technology. It’s about creating a proactive and data-driven maintenance strategy that aligns with your specific operational needs. CBM ensure maintenance actions are only triggered when necessary, rather than on predetermined schedules. This targeted approach helps reduce unnecessary maintenance…
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What is Condition-Based Maintenance? The Complete Guide
R. Tremblay / read Share this article Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) is a proactive maintenance strategy that monitors the actual condition of assets to determine when an intervention is necessary. Unlike traditional preventive maintenance, which schedules tasks at regular intervals regardless of asset condition, CBM relies on data collected from sensors, diagnostic tools, and operator rounds…
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Time-Based Maintenance vs. Condition-Based Maintenance
R. Tremblay / read Share this article When it comes to maintenance, companies often face the decision between time-based maintenance and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM)—two approaches aimed at improving reliability and reducing downtime, but which one should they choose? Time-based maintenance (TBM) relies on scheduled interventions to prevent failures before they happen, typically based on fixed…
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Condition-Based Maintenance vs. Predictive Maintenance
R. Tremblay / read Share this article Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) are two distinct yet highly similar maintenance strategies that play a crucial role in enhancing the reliability of industrial assets. While both strategies rely on data and monitoring to guide maintenance actions, they differ in their approach. Understanding the nuances of…
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What Is Remote Condition Monitoring? The Complete Guide
/ read Share this article Remote condition monitoring is revolutionizing how industries manage their critical assets, particularly in challenging environments. By leveraging remote sensors and data analysis, this technology offers a flexible, scalable, and efficient solution for monitoring equipment health. This article explores what remote condition monitoring is, why it’s essential, how it works, and…
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What is Predictive Maintenance? The Complete Guide
/ read Share this article In industries where minimizing downtime is critical, predictive maintenance (PdM) have emerged as an essential strategy. By identifying potential failures before they happen, PdM ensures both performance and reliability of assets are maximized. PdM leverages advanced technologies to provide insights into equipment health, ensuring that corrective maintenance is performed only…
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Tips and Tricks to Maximize Your IR Thermography Program
/ read Share this article Implementing condition monitoring tools such as infrared cameras into your plant’s reliability program can yield impressive returns on investments (8 To 12% annual cost reduction through IR thermography). Adopting these technologies can lead to early fault detection and reduce reactive maintenance practices, improving your bottom line. But are you obtaining…