For each type of industrial equipment, a specific maintenance strategy can be put in place. Predictive maintenance is the best way to optimize the replacement of equipment that is still functional, while avoiding the consequences that this entails.
Preventive maintenance consists of intervening on equipment at regular intervals.
its primary objective is toreduce the risk of breakdowns of machines as well as their frequency, and to limit the risk of malfunction.It also helps reduce costs via a lower maintenance budget. Finally, equipment that is well maintained on time ultimately improves working conditions for employees.
What are the benefits?
Preventive maintenance offers several significant advantages for companies.
First of all the reduction of unexpected breakdowns, the improvement of equipment reliability and the extension of its service life. In addition, it enables optimized performance, reduced maintenance costs and improved safety.
Finally, in many sectors there are specific regulations and standards relating to preventive maintenance. By implementing a preventive maintenance plan, organizations can comply with these regulatory requirements and avoid potential legal problems or sanctions.
Equans Digital, your partner for equipment maintenance
Our teams have real expertise in planning, implementing and managing maintenance activities.
First, we analyze datafrom your equipment, assess potential risks and identify areas requiring special attention. Next, we develop programs associated with this analysis, determining necessary maintenance tasks, appropriate intervals and monitoring methods. Finally, we plan and coordinate the maintenance-related tasks to be performed and monitor the equipment's performance.
With a view to continuous improvement, our experts identify optimization opportunities for your company, and can also train operators in good preventive maintenance practices.
There are 3 types:
Why set up a preventive maintenance plan?
The implementation of a maintenance plan is essential to apply the principles of preventive maintenance. Indeed, planning is the key to complying with procedures that anticipate and prevent breakdowns.It also helps reduce unplanned downtime and maintain the company's productivity levels.
It's a document that brings together the procedures, resources and scheduling of maintenance interventions on a piece of equipment or a machine.
To set up a prevention plan, there are a few key steps to follow:
- Determine the scope of intervention;
- Select the type(s) of preventive maintenance to be applied, and the corresponding interventions;
- Create a file containing all planned interventions and all the information required to carry them out.
