What is Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and How to Implement It

Ever had a crucial piece of equipment fail at the worst possible moment? Unexpected breakdowns can wreak havoc on production schedules and budgets. That’s where Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) steps in. Developed in the late 1960s for aviation to ensure peak performance and safety, it has become a cornerstone of maintenance strategies across industries. IRCM is no longer just about fixing equipment when it breaks; it's about integrating advanced technologies, such as AI and

Gabriel Lameirinhas

Vibration Analysis: The Complete Guide

The main goal of maintenance is simple: to improve performance and increase profits. In order to achieve these, teams must focus on tasks that increase asset reliability and availability – in turn reducing downtime. One of the most efficient ways to do this is by monitoring machine conditions. Condition monitoring lets us assess each asset, giving us crucial information about their behavior and current condition.  The most common and efficient monitoring technique is vibration ana

João Vitor Granzotti

Essential Maintenance Tools: Boosting Industrial Efficiency

Have you ever wondered how crucial tools are to a maintenance technician’s success? In industrial operations, the effectiveness of maintenance work hinges significantly on the maintenance tools list. The deal is: maintenance is vital to prevent costly downtimes and extend equipment lifespan. But, without the right tools, even the most skilled technicians can struggle, leading to inefficiencies and potential failures. Conversely, equipped with a comprehensive toolkit, they can enha

TRACTIAN

What is Asset Utilization?

Asset utilization measures how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue. Simple, right? In an industrial context, assets include machinery, equipment, tools, and even human resources — and how well the company uses them. The interpretation behind this metric is plain-and-simple: A high number indicates that these assets are being used efficiently to produce maximum output, while low asset utilization suggests underuse or inefficiencies. In a factory plant, th

Marianna Musso

What is Idle Time? Learn How to Manage It in Industrial Operations

Also known as a ‘profitability killer’ in industrial settings, idle time — the period of time when an asset (a machine or an employee) is available but not productive — has a significant impact on operational efficiency. Also, it’s a hidden drain that leads to lost production opportunities, higher operational costs and a bad workplace culture overall. That’s why understanding and managing it is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. While some of this ‘waiting time’ is i

Billy Cassano

What is Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in Manufacturing

Chasing industrial excellence? So you should know that mastering Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is pivotal. We’re not only talking about a simple metric, but the heartbeat of enhanced manufacturing and maintenance strategies. But what exactly is this KPI (Key Performance Indicator) and why does it hold such significance? At its core, it encapsulates the efficiency and effectiveness of equipment, expressed through the following formula: OEE = Availability (%) x Performa

Billy Cassano

Remote Equipment Monitoring: Everything You Need To Know

Imagine you’re the conductor of a symphony. Every instrument is vital. In an industry scenario, unlike an orchestra, your equipment can’t exactly tell you when they’re about to go off-key. So, how do you keep the music playing? Traditionally, the answer involved a lot of legwork — constant check-ups, a watchful eye on gauges, and hoping for the best. But the industrial landscape is changing its tune. Enter Remote Equipment Monitoring (REM), a technological shift that’s more than j

Billy Cassano

Using AI in Predictive Maintenance: The Benefits of AI-Assisted Maintenance

What is AI–Assisted Maintenance? Discover How AI is Used in Predictive Maintenance What are the maintenance headaches that keep you up at night? Have you heard of the essential technology that will erase all those nightmares? Welcome to the world of AI-assisted maintenance! This isn’t about fixing what’s already broken, it’s about getting a heads-up before things go south, and ensuring your operations continue to run smoothly. At the heart of this is Artificial intelligence (AI),

Alex Vedan

Reliability Curve, Understand the Behavior of a Machine

Among suppliers and resellers, equipment breaks down all the time, and this generates exorbitant maintenance costs and even terminations of millionaire contracts. Most of the time, these failures happen as a result of time , where the probability of their occurrence will differ between the stages of the life cycle, whether its a piece of machinery and equipment or an operation. The curve that demonstrates this probability of failure over time is known as the bathtub curve (or failure rate c

Gabriel Lameirinhas