Failure prevention and failure prediction are both essential PM activities.
This article describes a very logical approach to deciding what equipment or components lend themselves to failure prediction and to establishing inspection frequencies.
A discussion on the difference between predictable and (economically) unpredictable breakdowns.
Some practical suggestions for improving the effectiveness of PM inspection tours.
These surveys are the PM inspections for infrastructure with a very long maintenance cycle.
Closing work orders
How the discipline around timely closing of work orders impacts the PM program.
An example of how a belief that your PM program is working effectively, without confirmation, can lead to trouble.
Root cause analysis complements the PM program and is key to maintaining sound PM inspection scope and frequency.