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What is Preventive Maintenance?

Preventive maintenance (PM) is a systematic and proactive approach to maintenance that involves regularly scheduled inspections, servicing, and repairs of equipment and systems to prevent potential failures before they occur.

What is a Preventive Maintenance Program?

A preventive maintenance program is a systematic approach to maintenance that aims to prevent equipment failures or breakdowns by regularly inspecting, servicing, and repairing assets before they fail.

Why is Preventive Maintenance Important?

Preventive maintenance is important because it helps organizations avoid the negative consequences of equipment failures, enhances safety and efficiency, and contributes to long-term cost savings and operational success. It is a proactive approach that aligns with the principles of reliability-centered maintenance and overall asset management.

What is the Primary Goal of Preventive Maintenance?

The primary goal of preventive maintenance is to ensure that equipment and systems are in optimal working condition, reducing the likelihood of unexpected failures, minimizing downtime, and extending the lifespan of the assets.

What is the Difference Between Preventive and Predictive Maintenance?

Preventive maintenance involves regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance tasks to prevent equipment breakdowns and extend its lifespan. Predictive maintenance uses data and condition monitoring to predict when equipment is likely to fail, allowing maintenance to be performed just in time to prevent breakdowns and minimize downtime.

How Does Preventive Maintenance Reduce the Cost of Operation?

Preventive maintenance can significantly reduce the cost of operation for businesses in various ways including minimizing unplanned downtime, extending equipment lifespans, avoiding emergency repairs, optimizing energy efficiency, reducing replacement costs, enhancing facility safety, and enhancing asset reliability.