Lean Definition

Predictive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance is the practice that seeks to prevent unscheduled machinery downtime by collecting and analysing data on equipment conditions. The analysis is then used to predict time-to –failure, plan maintenance and restore machinery to good operating conditions.

Predictive maintenance systems typically measure parameters on machine operations, such as vibration, heat, pressure, noise, and lubricant conditions. In conjunction with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) predictive maintenance enables repair-work orders to be released automatically, repair parts inventories checked, or routine maintenance scheduled.