Predictive or condition-based maintenance (CBM) promises us the moon. By monitoring certain conditions (such as vibration, temperature and the quality of lubricants) we presumably can predict forthcoming equipment problems and prevent these from happening. Predictive maintenance would also lower the overall maintenance cost as it reduces the need for regular, preventative maintenance. Consequently, it would
Most of my readers probably heard about the machine effectiveness measure of OEE, short for Overall Equipment Effectiveness. It is a composite measurement of the effectiveness of a piece of equipment, composed of three elements, i.e., availability, performance and quality. And I regularly see this indicator on the shop floor, posted near or on multiple
Within the context of Lean thinking, quite a lot of attention is given to the proper and smart maintenance of equipment and installations; and for a good reason. Poor maintenance, typically resulting in unplanned down-time, rejects and loss of speed, is still an important cause of poor delivery reliability towards customers. And as a result,
Tell me, does it make a difference in how you treat your car depending upon whether it is a company car or your own? And what about homes: is there a difference in maintenance between rented homes and owned ones? A 2013 study, conducted in the Netherlands by Platform31 based upon the national registration of the
Isn’t it just fantastic what we people have managed to do in the field of measurement and control technology. The nicest gadgets ensure our production equipment and processes remain in control. Nothing can halt technology, so it seems. And who knows what the Internet of Things (IoT) will have in store for all of us
