Category: Maintenance Strategy

  • Arnaud Deziel-Richer on What Really Makes a Maintenance Strategy Work

    Arnaud Deziel-Richer on What Really Makes a Maintenance Strategy Work

    / read Share this article In a recent conversation with Arnaud Deziel-Richer, reliability engineer and maintenance strategist, we explored what truly defines a strong maintenance strategy in the industrial world. For Arnaud, strategy isn’t just about frameworks or buzzwords. It’s about laying the right foundations, avoiding common mistakes, and ensuring that both culture and technology…

  • What are the 4 types of Maintenance Strategies? The Complete Guide

    What are the 4 types of Maintenance Strategies? The Complete Guide

    / read Share this article A solid maintenance program is the backbone of any successful industrial operation. Instead of reacting to failures, a well-structured maintenance program allows businesses to proactively address potential failures, ensure optimal asset performance, and plan effective interventions. A well-designed maintenance program integrates various strategies, including preventive, predictive, or corrective approaches. This…

  • Signs that your PM program is ineffective and inaccurate

    Signs that your PM program is ineffective and inaccurate

    / read Share this article A good preventive maintenance (PM) program is essential in ensuring an efficient and reliable plant, both in terms of operation and maintenance. Regardless of the industry, if your PM program is inaccurate or ineffective, it will most likely lead to increased frequency range of expected and unexpected downtime, high maintenance…

  • Optimizing Bearing Lubrication with Ultrasound: A Condition-Based Approach

    Optimizing Bearing Lubrication with Ultrasound: A Condition-Based Approach

    / read Share this article The Importance of Ultrasonic Lubrication Bearing failures are a leading cause of equipment breakdowns, with a significant percentage resulting from inadequate lubrication. Both under-lubrication and over-lubrication can cause premature wear, increased friction, and costly downtime. Traditional lubrication methods, such as time-based greasing, do not account for actual bearing condition. Instead,…

  • Why Choosing the Proper Lubricant is Essential

    Why Choosing the Proper Lubricant is Essential

    / read Share this article Did you know that 60 to 80% of bearing failures are directly related to poor lubrication? It’s a staggering statistic that shows just how crucial lubrication is to equipment performance. Yet, in many industrial environments, lubrication remains an afterthought, a box to check during routine maintenance rather than a strategic…

  • What is Run-to-Failure (RTF) Maintenance? The Complete Guide

    What is Run-to-Failure (RTF) Maintenance? The Complete Guide

    / read Share this article Run-to-Failure (RTF) is a maintenance strategy where assets are not monitored or maintained until they break down. The underlying logic is simple: for certain assets, the cost of equipment failure is lower than the cost of monitoring and performing preventive maintenance. Rather than spending time and resources on scheduled inspections,…

  • What is a Maintenance Strategy? The Ultimate Guide

    What is a Maintenance Strategy? The Ultimate Guide

    / read Share this article A maintenance strategy is a structured approach to asset upkeep, designed to ensure reliability, minimize downtime, and optimize maintenance costs. It defines the set of tasks and methodologies used to identify potential failures, schedule activities, and improve overall equipment performance while balancing efficiency and resource allocation. Difference Between a Maintenance…

  • The Ultimate Guide to Maintenance Inspections

    The Ultimate Guide to Maintenance Inspections

    / read Share this article Maintenance inspections are one of the most effective ways to reduce unplanned downtime and extend the life of equipment. They have become a must in the industrial world. By identifying potential issues early, maintenance inspections not only help prevent costly failures but also improve safety and operational efficiency. These inspections…

  • What is Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO)? The Complete Guide

    What is Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO)? The Complete Guide

    / read Share this article Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) is a structured approach designed to improve the effectiveness of maintenance programs. It focuses on analyzing existing tasks to prioritize those that deliver real value by directly addressing critical failure modes. The main objectives of PM Optimization are to optimize maintenance processes, reduce maintenance costs, and…

  • Maintenance Strategy 

    Maintenance Strategy 

    / read Share this article Increase your plant’s productivity by 25% with a well-planned maintenance strategy!    In the previous step, we discussed the criticality ranking of your assets. Now that you know which are your most critical assets, you need to build your maintenance strategy around this ranking. It’s crucial to perform the right task…