When it comes to industrial operations, industrial maintenance costs are a necessary expense that should be factored into the overall cost of the product or service. Although it may appear to be an additional cost, it’s essential to remember that in the long run, maintenance is an investment. While it’s impossible to provide a universal … Read more
In every company there are indicators that serve to measure management and set goals. In maintenance management there are also such indicators. Although they can change according to the type of industry; here you will see the most used maintenance indicators. It is necessary to define the indicators to be used in the maintenance area, … Read more
In the previous article, we talked about the levels that maintenance has. In the instrumental level of maintenance, there are all the real elements required to have a management and maintenance operation system. Therefore, CMMS information systems in maintenance are vital for a good maintenance management. Information is the core of maintenance, and it is … Read more
Managing a workforce, whether staff or technicians, can be challenging for many companies. It comes with the added responsibility of providing labor benefits, training, and other extra benefits. Some companies opt to outsource these services or labor for economic reasons. However, outsourcing should not be viewed solely from a cost-saving perspective. When outsourcing, companies must … Read more
We have talked so far about the different techniques and philosophies of maintenance management. Today we are going to talk about information management in maintenance and what role the work order plays. The maintenance process needs and generates a lot of information, so it is very important to choose the right system to collect data … Read more
Vibration analysis is one of the most widely used predictive maintenance techniques in asset management today. This technique is highly effective for monitoring rotating equipment within industrial facilities. The use of this technique in the industry exceeds 3 decades, having very good results and visibly improving the reliability of rotating machines. Initially the vibration analysis … Read more
Predictive maintenance, when implemented through a well-structured maintenance plan, can significantly improve the reliability and availability of machines, resulting in reduced maintenance costs and increased production. As its name suggests, predictive maintenance is aimed at anticipating potential equipment failures by predicting their state, allowing for timely intervention and minimizing the need for urgent maintenance work. … Read more
The first machines and their maintenance Since the appearance of the first machines and tools, the human being has been forced to keep them in good condition, due to the help they give to the daily activities. In those early days, all the maintenance done to the machines was when they could no longer be … Read more
Nowadays the functioning of industries cannot be considered without the presence and work developed by machines. The importance of industrial maintenance is reflected in ensuring that these machines continue to provide the functions for which they were designed, as long as possible. It is no secret that machines have a life cycle, and that they … Read more
The objectives of industrial maintenance are usually oriented in many industries towards a greater production capacity at minimum cost. The reality is that every company ultimately wants the maximum profit that is constant over time. Profit in a company is defined as the difference between sales and fixed or variable expenses to produce a product … Read more