Predictive maintenance

Types of Maintenance Explained – Reactive, Preventive & Predictive

In the world of maintenance, the terminology for maintenance strategies is often inconsistent. Different sources – technical literature, companies, experts, and international standards – use their own definitions, which sometimes leads to confusion. As a result, terms such as Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Breakdown Maintenance, or Time-Based Maintenance are sometimes used interchangeably or incorrectly. This […]

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Why Most Maintenance Actions Fail

The Pareto principle (20/80 rule) is a well-known heuristic in maintenance management. While its exact ratio may vary by industry or even by plant, one thing remains constant – a small portion of maintenance activities delivers the greatest added value. According to industry experts, between 40% and 60% of maintenance work in industry adds little

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Waddington Effect

The article discusses what’s known as the “Waddington Effect”, highlighting situations where overly frequent or overly intrusive maintenance can actually increase system failures rather than prevent them. This draws attention to the paradox: more maintenance doesn’t always lead to better reliability—at a certain point, it can have the opposite effect.The concept originated from observations in

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