What Is Preventive Maintenance?
Preventive maintenance (PM) is the regular and routine maintenance of equipment and assets in order to keep them running and prevent any costly unplanned downtime from unexpected equipment failure. A successful maintenance strategy requires planning and scheduling maintenance of equipment before a problem occurs.

What are examples of preventive maintenance?

5 Examples of Preventive Maintenance in Action

  • Preventive Maintenance Equipment Inspections. ...
  • Clean Equipment Regularly to Minimize Dirt and Dust. ...
  • Lubricate Rotating Parts to Prevent Premature Wear. ...
  • Check Machinery Power to Optimize Energy Efficiency. ...
  • Repair or Replace Equipment Before it Fails.

What are the 3 types of preventive maintenance?

There are three main styles of preventive maintenance software: EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), and AOM (Asset Operations Management).
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