Condition Based Maintenance

For example, if an essential machine is operating on a continuous cycle 7 days a week, and there was a part of the machine that was unknowingly starting to fail, this could have a negative impact on the entire asset.

1. This could lead to issues such as poor efficiency from the machine, frequent repairs or pauses in the operating cycle.
2. The deteriorating part could unknowingly impact other parts of the machine, resulting in total machine failure.
3. Without warning, this means a vital asset is taken out of production until a replacement arrives.
4. Not only will the downtime of waiting for a new asset impact efficiency, but there is a greater cost associated with replacing a full asset opposed to a singular part.
5. This could result in a pause in production for your business, resulting in delays, a loss of income and unsatisfied customers.

If an effective CBM strategy was implemented, this scenario could have been prevented. If your business has had a similar experience. Contact our team about implementing a CBM strategy today.

There are several different ways to incorporate asset maintenance into your business.

1. Proactive maintenance: Condition Based Maintenance is a form of proactive maintenance. This takes into consideration how the asset operates and involves a comprehensive check of the asset; data is used to determine when or how maintenance is required.
2. Predictive maintenance: This type of maintenance uses data to predict when a failure is likely to occur, allowing corrective action before it happens. Although sometimes this can result in parts that are in working condition being completely replaced, opposed to targeting the specific issue.
3. Preventive maintenance: A scheduled maintenance program designed to prevent failures based on time or usage intervals, this typically includes responsibilities such as lubrication, cleaning, and inspection.
4. Reactive maintenance: This type of maintenance fixes issues as they arise. It’s the least proactive and usually the most expensive, as typically an asset is run until it fails completely. The asset needs to be completely replaced, opposed to a singular part.

CBM relies on monitoring the actual condition of equipment to schedule maintenance only when necessary. TBM (Time-based maintenance), also known as scheduled maintenance, involves performing maintenance at regular, predetermined intervals regardless of the equipment’s current condition. Condition Based Maintenance aims to prevent unexpected failures, while time-based maintenance is based on estimated usage and wear.

Condition-Based Maintenance focuses on preventing failures by monitoring equipment and addressing issues before they cause a breakdown. Corrective maintenance, conversely, is reactive. It involves fixing equipment after a failure or problem has occurred. CBM is proactive and preventative, while corrective maintenance is performed post-failure.

Condition-Based Maintenance is widely used in industries where equipment reliability and performance are critical. This includes:

• Automotive
• Aviation
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Oil and gas
• Marine
• Chemical processing
• Healthcare
• Defence and military
• Food and beverage

Our expert team can help advise you on the best CBM maintenance service for your business. We take into consideration all key aspects of your business, such as your industry and service, equipment and assets, and operating schedule. Our priority is to ensure that problems are identified early, to prevent unnecessary downtime and keep your assets and machinery running efficiently. Contact our team for a CBM consultation

Our comprehensive review covers: A tailored CBM strategy to align with your operating environment. Identify critical assets with highest maintenance demand. Reveal hidden maintenance costs and potential savings. Gap analysis between current practices and CBM implementation.

During a site review, we identify assets that have high failure rates, complex operation conditions or significant environmental factors. We also identify any critical impacts on production output or overall plant performance. Our team also identify any prolonged downtime or high repair costs.

Our comprehensive training includes:

• Methods on how to utilise CBM data effectively.
• Identifying asset health and potential failure modes.
• Facilitating informed decisions and proactive corrective actions.
• Integrating CBM data into existing maintenance management processes.