maintenance
How effective is PM in reducing downtime?
The answer to this question, as with many questions about Maintenance, is “it depends”. I’ll illustrate with an example: In a large multi-line pulp and paper mill, a 20″ knife-gate valve on the
Getting the most from your PM programme
Here are a few ideas on setting up a preventive maintenance (PM) programme that will support your reliability objectives without costing more than it needs to. The comments below apply to both condition monitoring
Maintenance budgets and cost reporting
One of the more important Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) in Maintenance is how much it costs. While many would argue that this is the most important measure of Maintenance, I would suggest that in
Equipment “criticality” ratings – are they of value?
Related articles: Designing for reliability Reducing the risk of unspared critical components It is not uncommon for “criticality” ratings to be assigned to equipment, a practice which has some merit but the overall value
Detail Planning – The Planning work order
This work order contains all the details needed for planning and managing the job. A simpler version with just that information needed to do the work in the field should be issued to
Detailed Planning – “Thinking through” the job
A well-planned job can greatly reduce the time the work takes, ensure that its a quality job and make the work much more satisfying for the tradespeople who do it. Planning is the
Database Management Principles Listing
Summary of Database Principles For the reasoning behind these principles, see “Database Principles“ . Principle 1 – All inputs must be designed to produce the required outputs in the required format. Principle 2 – Ensure that all
Backlogs – their vital importance to managing maintenance
Managing a work order backlog is not the most exciting of Maintenance routines, but without a complete and up-to-date backlog important work will get forgotten, work that Operating customers expect to be done